MotoGP rider Alex Marquez crashes, flips in air during race

Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Marquez had a serious accident during the race at the Catalan Grand Prix on Sunday.

The pair jockeyed for position as Marquez raced with race leader Pedro Acosta. His motorcycle rolled over several times after falling to the ground. Acosta’s bike slowed down unexpectedly and Marquez was unable to avoid him on the track.

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The cyclist was thrown into the air as his vehicle disintegrated.

Race officials said Marquez was conscious after the crash and was taken to hospital for “further evaluation”. According to Spanish media, his injuries are not life-threatening.

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Marquez’s MotoGP racer Johann Zarco was also hospitalized after his accident.

In a post on he said.

An ambulance arrives at the Circuit de Barcelona in Barcelona, ​​Spain, after Gresini Racing’s Alex Marquez was injured in a crash during a MotoGP race on May 17, 2026. (Nacho Doce/Reuters)

Zarco’s leg got caught on the back of another rider’s motorcycle. He became stranded after his bike rolled over several times. He was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

Red flags went up after both incidents.

Fabio Di Giannantonio managed to take first place despite being hit by pieces of Marquez’s motorcycle during the accident.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pedro Acosta, Gresini Racing’s Alex Marquez and Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez compete during the MotoGP race at the Circuit de Barcelona on May 17, 2026 in Barcelona, ​​Spain. (Nacho Doce/Reuters)

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“Today hasn’t been an easy day for everyone. I hope Alex is okay,” he said. via Reuters. “We’ve been really lucky. We know our sport is great. We’re trying to put on a great show, but at the same time we’re human and we’re in danger. So I really hope everyone is safe.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.