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MotoGP Catalan GP red-flagged twice after scary multi-bike melee

Alex Marquez Pedro Acosta Barcelona

The Catalan Grand Prix was red-flagged on lap 12 of 24 after a sudden mechanical issue for race leader Pedro Acosta triggered a major, multi-bike incident.

Acosta was leading the Barcelona race when he suddenly slowed down with a mechanical issue heading into Turn 10. The Spaniard raised his hand to signal the rest of the field, but second-placed Alex Marquez had no time react and clattered into the back of the KTM.

The impact sent Marquez off into the gravel and his bike disintegrated after barrel rolling over the grass.

Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez, who was running third, was also involved in the incident, while Fabio di Giannantonio crashed going into Turn 10 after slipping on debris.

Marquez was reported conscious but the medical team is yet to provide a full update on his condition, with an ambulance arriving at the scene.

All other riders were able to return to the pits, with di Giannantonio also able to bring his hobbled bike back to the garage.

After a delay of half an hour, the race was restarted for 13 laps, with positions determined based on standings on lap 11.

However, not long before the action got underway, the race was stopped yet again following a crash involving Johann Zarco, Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia at Turn 1.

All three riders were reported conscious, with medical crew attending Zarco, who got tangled up in his LCR Honda.

The pitlane is due to reopen at 15:12 local time, with the race shortened to 11 laps.

Photos from Catalan GP - Sunday

Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Maverick Vinales, Red Bull KTM Tech 3

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The Lenovo Ducati in pit lane.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The BK8 Gresini umbrella girls in pit lane.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Luca Marini, Honda HRC

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
A Forza Marc sticker on the Lenovo Ducati in the garage.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Franco Morbidelli, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Valentino Rossi celebrates Fabio Di'Giannantonio taking victory

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Johann Zarco, Team LCR Honda, Diogo Moreira, Team LCR Honda

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Alex Rins, Yamaha Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The Lenovo Ducati in pit lane.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The Pramac Racing Yamaha in pit lane.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Jack Miller, Pramac Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Ducati rear wing.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
The Trackhouse Racing Aprilia in pit lane.

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Valentino Rossi on the grid

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Franco Morbidelli, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team crash

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Alex Rins, Yamaha Factory Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team, Joan Mir, Honda HRC, Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing

Catalan GP - Sunday, in photos
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