Gresini issues Alex Marquez update after Catalunya MotoGP accident
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Alex Marquez suffered multiple fractures following his huge Catalunya MotoGP accident with Pedro Acosta.
Gresini Ducati has issued the following statement on the condition of Alex Marquez following his huge accident in Sunday’s Catalunya MotoGP.
The Sprint race winner hit the back of race leader Pedro Acosta when the KTM rider suffered a technical issue heading onto the back straight on lap 12 of 24.
The impact sent Alex Marquez veering across the track before falling from his GP26 at high speed.
The Spaniard was treated at the side of the circuit before being taken to hospital for further examination.
A Gresini statement on Alex Marquez's condition read:
‘The rider has suffered a fracture to his right collarbone, which will be operated on this evening. A marginal fracture to the C7 vertebra will instead be evaluated in the coming days.'
Debris from Marquez's broken bike hit the likes of Fabio di Giannantonio, Johann Zarco and Raul Fernandez.
Zarco went on to suffer a nasty accident during the restart and is being treated for left leg injuries.
di Giannantonio won the second restart, despite a hand injury.
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