Moto GP
Harrowing Collision at Aragon GP: Bagnaia and Alex Marquez’s Crash Shakes Championship Standings
Pecco Bagnaia gets pinned beneath Alex Marquez’s motorcycle during a fall at Aragon
Concerning collision as Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez come into contact
Francesco Bagnaia found himself momentarily pinned beneath Alex Marquez’s Ducati following a spill during the Aragon MotoGP race.
Bagnaia and Marquez Withdraw from the Race 😲 Major Implications for the Title Race Loom 😟 Watch it Live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ #MotoGP | #AragonGP
Following the incident, Bagnaia and Marquez were seen making angry gestures towards one another in the gravel, though initially, it appeared they had not sustained serious injuries.
Marquez veered off track, holding onto third place with six laps left.
Starting from the fourth spot, Bagnaia attempted to pass him.
Bagnaia's Ducati appeared to be glued to the lead of Marquez's bike.
The two bicycles became intertwined as they veered off the course.
Bagnaia found himself trapped under Marquez's Ducati for a brief period as they both slid along.
However, he stood up and gestured towards Marquez, indicating that he was alright.
He left the scene with his leathers ripped and worn on his arm, possibly lucky that the harm wasn't more severe.
Bagnaia was taken to the medical facility for an examination.
Less than half an hour after the occurrence, Bagnaia and Marquez were seen strolling through the paddock area, no longer wearing their racing suits, and appeared to be without injuries.
Stewards are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
Defending MotoGP champion Bagnaia began Sunday three points behind the current championship frontrunner, Jorge Martin.
Securing second place in Sunday's Aragon MotoGP, Martin has now taken the championship lead with a 23-point advantage.
Marc Marquez emerged as the victor of the race.
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