Championship Shakeup: Bagnaia and Alex Marquez’s Aragon Crash Could Alter MotoGP Title Race

Pecco Bagnaia gets pinned beneath Alex Marquez’s motorcycle during a fall at Aragon

Concerning collision between Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez leads to crash

Francesco Bagnaia found himself momentarily pinned beneath Alex Marquez's Ducati following a spill during the MotoGP race at Aragon.

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Following the incident, Bagnaia and Marquez were seen exchanging heated gestures in the gravel, though initially, it appeared they hadn't sustained serious injuries.

Marquez drifted off track, while trying to protect his third-place spot, with only six laps left in

Starting from the fourth spot, Bagnaia attempted to pass him.

Bagnaia's Ducati appeared to be firmly attached right behind Marquez's motorcycle.

The two bicycles became entangled and veered off the path.

For a brief period, Bagnaia found himself trapped under Marquez's Ducati during their slide.

However, he stood up and motioned towards Marquez, indicating that he was fine.

He moved off, his leathers ripped and worn on his arm, yet maybe lucky that the injury wasn't more severe.

Bagnaia visited the health facility for an examination.

Less than half an hour after their mishap, Bagnaia and Marquez were observed strolling through the paddock area, no longer in their racing suits, appearing to be without injury.

Stewards are conducting an investigation into the incident.

Defending MotoGP titleholder Bagnaia began Sunday with a three-point deficit behind championship frontrunner Jorge Martin.

Securing second place on Sunday at the Aragon MotoGP, Martin has now taken the championship lead by 23 points.

Marc Marquez clinched victory in the race.

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