Johann Zarco says he’s “extra scared than harm” after his horrific crash at Flip 1 throughout MotoGP’s Catalunya Grand Prix, which was red-flagged twice.
The race was red-flagged on lap 12 of 24 resulting from a daunting collision involving Pedro Acosta, whose KTM had bother, and Gresini’s Alex Marquez on the again straight between turns 9 and 10.
Alex Marquez suffered a number of fractures and can endure surgical procedure on Sunday night time.
Throughout this restart, Johann Zarco collided with Luca Marini and Pecco Bagnaia at Flip 1 instantly after the beginning, inflicting him to turn into tangled with the latter’s manufacturing unit Ducati.
The LCR rider was taken to hospital for checks and posted an replace in his native French whereas awaiting additional checks.
“Don’t fret, we’re nonetheless ready for the take a look at outcomes,” Zarco mentioned.
“I put on a neck brace and it’s extra of a nuisance than something.
“It’s primarily my knee, the ligament is torn, however my femur isn’t damaged.
“I’ve a small fracture on the surface of my left ankle, on the backside of my fibula. I am going to maintain you posted.”
“I simply need you to really feel protected, however let’s simply say you’re extra afraid than you might be of hurt.
“I am going to maintain you posted. The hospital desires to maintain me below remark, so I am going to keep on the hospital tonight. We’ll see what occurs after that.”
Zarco, Bagnaia, Marini, flip 1 accident, 2026 Catalunya MotoGP.
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LCR issued an official assertion relating to his situation late Sunday night time.
“French rider Johann Zarco was taken to the Catalunya Common Hospital after crashing throughout the second begin of Sunday’s Grand Prix on the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, sustaining accidents to his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus.
“He additionally sustained a small fibula tear within the ankle space.
“Zarco will stay below remark in a single day and can fly to France on Monday to seek the advice of with specialists and assess the subsequent steps in his restoration.
“Your entire Castrol Honda LCR staff needs Johann Zarco a speedy restoration and can proceed to offer updates on his situation.”
The incident at Flip 1 on Sunday has prompted requires MotoGP to vary its method to the nook to forestall an analogous incident sooner or later.
