Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP after Marquez crash

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VR46 Racing’s Fabio Di Giannantonio has claimed victory at the Catalan Grand Prix in extraordinary circumstances, taking the chequered flag after a race that was red-flagged twice due to multiple crashes.

The Italian secured only his second MotoGP victory and VR46 Racing’s first since the Indian Grand Prix in 2023, but Sunday’s triumph was overshadowed by serious incidents that sent Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco to hospital.

Honda’s Joan Mir finished second ahead of Gresini Racing’s Fermin Aldeguer while pole sitter Acosta crashed on the final lap after contact from Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura, who was handed a three-second penalty.

However, six riders were being investigated for their tyre pressures, leaving the final standings uncertain.

“Today has not been an easy day for everybody. I really hope that Alex is fine,” Di Giannantonio said. “We’ve been really lucky. We know that our sport is amazing. We try to give an amazing show, but also we are humans and we are in danger. So I really hope that everybody is safe.”