Horror MotoGP crash leaves rider with broken neck
A serious crash during the Catalan Grand Prix left MotoGP riders Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco hospitalized with significant injuries. Márquez suffered a fractured vertebra and collarbone after colliding with another rider's bike, while Zarco sustained leg injuries in a separate incident. Both riders are currently receiving medical care as the racing community expresses concern for their recovery.
- ▪Alex Márquez suffered a fracture in his C7 vertebra and a broken collarbone during a crash at the Catalan Grand Prix.
- ▪Johann Zarco sustained serious leg injuries after being trapped in a pile-up involving multiple riders.
- ▪The race was red-flagged twice due to the severity of the crashes.
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- ▪ Riders hospitalised after high-speed MotoGP crashes — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Riders hospitalised after high-speed MotoGP crashes — BBC Sport
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 03:53:56 +0000 |
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Horror MotoGP crashes at Catalan Grand Prix leaves rider with broken neckTopic:Motor SportsMon 18 May 2026 at 1:53pmMon 18 May 2026 at 1:53pmMon 18 May 2026 at 1:53pmAlex Márquez hit the back of Pedro Acosta and lost control of his bike. (Getty Images: Gold & Goose Photography)In short:Alex Marquez was revealed to have a fracture in his L7 vertebrae following a sickening high-speed crash at the Catalan Grand Prix.Johann Zarco suffered a serious leg injury after a later crash in which he was trapped in a bike as it flipped, but said his neck brace was "a nuisance".What's next?The Grand Prix of Italy takes place on May 31 at the historic Mugello circuit in Italy.abc.net.au/news/motogp-catalan-grand-prix-alex-marquez-broken-neck/106692508Link copiedShareShare articleAlex Márquez and Johann…
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