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Dramatic Collision at Aragon MotoGP: Bagnaia Trapped Under Marquez’s Bike in Championship-Shaking Crash
Pecco Bagnaia ensnared beneath Alex Marquez's motorcycle following a crash at Aragon
Concerning collision involving Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez
Francesco Bagnaia found himself momentarily pinned beneath Alex Marquez's Ducati following a fall during the Aragon MotoGP race.
Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez have been eliminated 😲 This could significantly impact the championship race 😟 #MotoGP | #AragonGP | Watch live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ pic.twitter.com/8Xhqsy1U7p— MotoGP on TNT Sports (@motogpontnt) September 1, 2024
Bagnaia and Marquez exchanged heated gestures in the gravel following the incident, appearing, upon initial observation, to have escaped serious harm.
Marquez drifted off course while trying to protect his third-place spot, with only six laps left in the
Starting from the fourth spot, Bagnaia attempted a pass.
Bagnaia's Ducati appeared to be closely attached to the front end of Marquez's bike.
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 both skidding.
However, he stood up and motioned towards Marquez, indicating that he was fine.
He left the scene with his leather jacket ripped and worn on his arm, possibly lucky that the injury wasn't more severe.
Bagnaia visited the healthcare facility for an examination.
Less than half an hour after their mishap, Bagnaia and Marquez were seen strolling through the paddock area, no longer in their racing suits, and appeared to be without injuries.
Stewards are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
Defending MotoGP titleholder Bagnaia started Sunday three points behind the current leader in the championship, Jorge Martin.
Securing second place in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP, Martin has now taken a 23-point lead in the championship standings.
Marc Marquez secured victory in the race.
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