Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta.By ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026VR46 Racing’s Fabio Di Giannantonio has claimed victory at the Catalan Grand Prix in extraordinary circumstances, taking the chequered flag after a race that was red-flagged twice due to multiple crashes.The Italian secured only his second MotoGP victory and VR46 Racing’s first since the Indian Grand Prix in 2023, but Sunday’s triumph was overshadowed by serious incidents that sent Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco to hospital.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHonda’s Joan Mir finished second ahead of Gresini Racing’s Fermin Aldeguer while pole sitter Acosta crashed on the final lap after contact from Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura, who was handed a three-second penalty.However, six riders were being investigated for their tyre pressures, leaving the final standings uncertain.“Today has not been an easy day for everybody. I really hope that Alex is fine,” Di Giannantonio said.“We’ve been really lucky. We know that our sport is amazing. We try to give an amazing show, but also we are humans and we are in danger. So I really hope that everybody is safe.” KTM rider Pedro Acosta rides in front of Ducati rider Alex Marquez shortly before they are involved in an accident on lap 12 of the Catalan Grand Prix [Jose Jordan/AFP]Alex Marquez crashes into AcostaThe drama began on lap 12 when race leader Pedro Acosta’s KTM suddenly lost power on the straight near turn 10 and Gresini Racing’s Marquez, running second, had no time to react as he crashed into the back of the stricken machine.Marquez and his Ducati careered towards the wall before both cartwheeled through the air as he lost control on the gravel. Advertisement T …
