Moto GP
Dramatic Collision at Aragon: Bagnaia and Alex Marquez Crash Out, Championship Tensions Escalate
Pecco Bagnaia gets pinned by Alex Marquez's motorcycle following a spill at Aragon
Concerning collision involving Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez
Francesco Bagnaia found himself momentarily pinned beneath Alex Marquez's Ducati following a crash at the Aragon MotoGP.
Bagnaia and Marquez Withdraw from the Race 😲 Major Implications for the Title Race Loom 😟 #MotoGP | #AragonGP | Catch it live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ pic.twitter.com/8Xhqsy1U7p— MotoGP on TNT Sports (@motogpontnt) September 1, 2024
Bagnaia and Marquez were seen making angry gestures towards one another in the gravel following the incident, but it appeared at first look that they had not sustained serious injuries.
Marquez drifted off course while trying to maintain his third-place spot, with only six laps left in the
Bagnaia, starting from the fourth spot, attempted to pass him.
Bagnaia's Ducati appeared to be glued to the front end of Marquez's motorcycle.
The two bicycles became entangled and veered off the path.
For a few moments, Bagnaia found himself trapped under Marquez's Ducati while they were skidding.
However, he stood up and motioned towards Marquez, indicating he was fine.
He departed with his leathers scratched and worn on his arm, though perhaps lucky that the harm wasn't more severe.
Bagnaia visited the medical facility for an examination.
Less than half an hour after their mishap, Bagnaia and Marquez were observed strolling through the paddock, no longer in their racing suits, and appearing to be without injuries.
Stewards are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Defending MotoGP champion Bagnaia went into Sunday's race sitting three points behind the current championship frontrunner, Jorge Martin.
Securing the second place in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP, Martin has now moved to the top of the championship standings, holding a 23-point lead.
Marc Marquez emerged as the victor in the race.
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