Moto GP
Dramatic Collision at Aragon GP: Bagnaia Trapped Under Marquez’s Bike in Championship Shakeup
Pecco Bagnaia gets pinned beneath Alex Marquez's motorcycle after a spill at Aragon
Concerning collision between Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez leads to a fall
Francesco Bagnaia found himself momentarily pinned beneath Alex Marquez's Ducati following a spill during the Aragon MotoGP race.
Bagnaia and Marquez Withdraw from Competition 😲 Major Implications for the Title Race Loom 😟 #MotoGP | #AragonGP | Catch it 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 each other in the gravel following the incident, but initially, it appeared they had not sustained serious injuries.
Marquez drifted off course while trying to keep 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 of Marquez's bike.
The two bicycles became entangled as they veered off the path.
For a few moments, 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 leather garments ripped and marred on his arm, yet possibly lucky that the harm wasn’t more severe.
Bagnaia visited the medical facility for an examination.
Within half an hour following the incident, Bagnaia and Marquez were observed strolling through the paddock area, no longer wearing their racing suits, and appeared to be unharmed.
Stewards are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Defending MotoGP titleholder Bagnaia started Sunday three points behind the current championship frontrunner, Jorge Martin.
Martin's second-place finish at the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday has propelled him to the top of the championship standings, now leading by 23 points.
Marc Marquez emerged victorious in the race.
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