David Muñoz underwent surgical procedure after breaking his pelvis and arm in a dramatic crash on the final lap of Sunday’s Hungarian Moto3 Grand Prix at I Balaton Park.
Munoz charged from seventeenth on the grid to 3rd by the beginning of the ultimate lap, producing one of many runs of the race.
The Spaniard was locked in a fierce battle for the ultimate podium spot with the 4 Crimson Bull KTMs, with Máximo Cres and Muñoz’s IntactGP teammate David Almanza out of attain.
Davod Muniz will battle for third place with Crimson Bull KTM in Moto3 on the 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.
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Alvaro Calpe handed Munoz on the flip 10 chicane, however catastrophe struck as Munoz clipped the again of Carpe’s automotive on the exit of the subsequent nook.
Brian Uriarte then collided with the fallen automotive, and Muñoz fell into the trail of Valentin Perrone, who was out of sight behind Tech3 teammate Rico Salmela.
The race was red-flagged and the outcomes had been calculated from the tip of the earlier lap, excluding these concerned within the incident.
Munoz suffered a severe leg damage in October final 12 months and has solely not too long ago returned to full well being, however is described as “acutely aware”.
After being examined by a health care provider on the observe, Muñoz was airlifted to a hospital in Budapest, the place he was identified with a fracture within the left aspect of his pelvis, requiring surgical procedure.
David Muñoz, Moto3, 2026 Hungarian MotoGP.
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“Sadly, Muñoz crashed on his quickest lap in qualifying, so he’ll begin the race from seventeenth,” defined Intact GP workforce supervisor Peter Oettl.
“However that did not cease him from combating for third place.
“That will have been his objective too, till a tragic crash ended his race.
“Sadly, David sustained his accidents and needed to be taken to hospital in Budapest.
“We want him effectively, want him a speedy restoration and stay up for his return to finish our workforce.”
Fractures of the pelvis and arm
A post-surgery replace launched by the Intact GP workforce on Monday revealed that Munoz additionally had a damaged arm.
“Following the accident on the Hungarian Grand Prix, David Muñoz underwent profitable surgical procedure on the Dr. Jen Manninger Trauma Middle in Budapest.
“By this process, his pelvis fracture and left arm fracture had been stabilized. He stays underneath medical supervision.”
“The following step might be to rearrange for his switch to Spain, the place additional analysis will happen.
“The workforce needs him continued success and a easy restoration.”
Muñoz, who achieved podium finishes in Jerez and Catalunya, is now eighth on the planet championship standings.
