Aleix Espargaro, MotoGP sprint race, Catalunya MotoGP, 2 September
Aleix Espargaro, MotoGP sprint race, Catalunya MotoGP, 2 September

Catalunya MotoGP LIVE UPDATES: Six Ducatis crash as Bagnaia struck by Binder

A terrifying incident on the opening lap of the Catalunya MotoGP saw multiple riders fall, before Francesco Bagnaia was struck in the legs by Brad Binder.

The race was red flagged and the injured Bagnaia taken away to the medical centre.

Crash.net will birng you all the latest news and updates throughout the Catalunya MotoGP.

03 Sep 2023
13:05

Red flag. There has been a huge crash at turn one involving both Gresini riders and others. 

13:03

And it's light out at the Catalan MotoGP in Barcelona. 

13:01

Riders have begun their formation lap.

12:42

Enea Bastianini has been given a three-place grid penalty due to irresponsible riding.

12:38

Heading the second row is Maverick Vinales ahead of Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco. 

12:35

Francesco Bagnaia starts the Grand Prix from pole ahead of Aleix Espargaro and Miguel Oliveira. 

12:34

Good afternoon and welcome to raceday at the Catalan MotoGP. Up next is the main event at 13:00 UK time.