Catalan MotoGP 2026: Alex Marquez injured in crash, taken to hospital in ambulance

The Catalan MotoGP was red-flagged on Sunday after a horrific crash involving multiple riders, including Alex Marquez, on the 12th lap.

Marquez, who was flipped off his bike after it hit a wall, was removed from the track in an ambulance and taken to hospital.

His bike was destroyed while other riders including Raul Fernandez and Fabio Di Giannantonio were also involved.

The race’s medical services said all riders were conscious after the crash, which appeared to be started by Pedro Acosta’s bike cutting out.

The grand prix restarted for 13 laps with grid positions based on standings as of lap 11.

However, immediately after the restart there was another multi-rider crash, involving Johann Zarco, Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini at the first corner and another red flag.

French rider Zarco will be taken to hospital for medical tests.

The race will be restarted yet again with 12 laps to be completed, maintaining the same grid positions as with the previous restart.

Published on May 17, 2026