Barcelona, Spain — Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Marquez was injured in a dramatic multi-rider crash during the Catalan Grand Prix on Sunday after an on-track incident involving fellow rider Pedro Acosta.
The accident occurred on Lap 12 of the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya when Acosta’s motorcycle reportedly suffered a sudden mechanical problem while he was competing near the front of the field. Marquez, who was running in second place at the time, was unable to avoid the slowing bike and collided with Acosta at high speed.
The impact triggered a serious crash that sent Marquez flying off his motorcycle before he slammed into the track barriers. Several other riders were also forced to take evasive action as debris scattered across the circuit during the chaotic moment.
Race officials immediately deployed medical teams to the scene as the race briefly came under heightened safety monitoring. Marquez received trackside medical attention before being transported to a nearby hospital for further examination and treatment.
MotoGP organizers later confirmed that Marquez sustained injuries in the crash, although the full extent of his condition had not been officially disclosed immediately after the race. Team representatives said the rider remained conscious and was undergoing medical evaluations.
The incident brought a tense atmosphere to the Catalan Grand Prix, one of the most anticipated races on the MotoGP calendar. Fans inside the packed Spanish venue watched in silence as medical crews attended to the fallen rider.
Alex Marquez, a former Moto2 world champion and younger brother of six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, has been enjoying a competitive season and entered the Catalan race as one of the leading contenders.
Meanwhile, Pedro Acosta escaped more serious injury despite the mechanical failure that sparked the collision. Officials are expected to conduct a technical review of the incident to determine the exact cause of the breakdown.
The crash once again highlighted the dangers of elite motorcycle racing, where riders compete at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour while navigating tight corners and close wheel-to-wheel battles.
Further medical updates on Alex Marquez are expected from his team and MotoGP officials in the coming hours.
