The Catalan Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya turned chaotic on Sunday, with two severe crashes involving riders Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco leading to multiple red flags. The first incident occurred when Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing) collided with the slowing bike of Pedro Acosta, resulting in a high-speed crash that left him with a marginal fracture to a vertebra near his neck and a fractured right collarbone. Marquez was taken to the hospital and will undergo surgery, expressing gratitude for the support he received via social media.

The situation worsened after the race restart when Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) braked too late, causing a pile-up that involved Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini. Zarco was trapped under Bagnaia's bike and later revealed he suffered torn ligaments in his knee and a small fracture in his left ankle. Both riders remain hospitalized as they receive treatment for their injuries, leaving fans and fellow competitors shaken by the events of the race.