MotoGP Grand Prix Catalunya - Fabio Di Giannantonio recovers from crash to win shortened race, as Alex Marquez suffers from horrific incident
MotoGP | Grand Prix Catalunya
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 17.05.2026
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Updated 17/05/2026 at 15:21 GMT+1
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15:20
DI GIANNANTIONIO RECOVERS FROM CRASH TO WIN CHAOTIC GRAND PRIX
Fabio Di Giannantonio recovered from a dramatic crash to win the Grand Prix Catalunya, shortened to 12 laps after two red flags.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team was hit by Alex Marquez’s flying bike during a horrific mid-race crash which resulted in a red flag and the Sprint race winner being taken to hospital.
The crash resulted in the race being shortened and, from the re-start, a three-rider crash on the first corner resulted in Johann Zarco being taken to hospital for treatment.
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'We've got another crash' - Zarco and others crash at Grand Prix Catalunya
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A second re-start was also not short of drama and championship hopeful Jorge Martin saw his race ended after being taken out by Raul Fernandez, when they were both challenging for the lead.
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'He's so aggressive! Too aggressive!' - Fernandez takes out Martin at Grand Prix Catalunya
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Pole setter Pedro Acosta led for a large portion of the race, but saw his pace drop in the final stages of the race.
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider defended valiantly until Di Giannantonio made his winning move with two laps remaining.
A chaotic last lap battle for the podium saw Joan Mir come through for second and Fermin Aldeguer third.
Meanwhile, Acosta was taken out in the final corner by Ai Ogura, in a frustrating end for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider.
15:08
TOP 10 RESULTS
Here is the top 10 result following a chaotic Grand Prix Catalunya:
- 1 Fabio Di Giannantonio
- 2 Joan Mir
- 3 Fermin Aldeguer
- 4 Francesco Bagnaia
- 5 Marco Bezzecchi
- 6 Fabio Quartararo
- 7 Luca Marini
- 8 Brad Binder
- 9 Ai Ogura
- 10 Diogo Moreira
DI GIANNANTONIO: ‘WE ARE HUMANS, WE ARE IN DANGER’
Fabio Di Giannantonio’s thoughts were with the riders who had crashed, after winning the Grand Prix Catalunya.
He said: ”I’m so happy.
But first of all I was really worried about all the riders who crashed. Today has not been an easy day for everybody.
”I really hope that Alex (Marquez) is fine. We've been really lucky.
”We know that our sport is amazing. We try to give an amazing show, we are humans, we are in danger.
”I really hope that everybody's safe. I'm really happy about myself and the team, they did an amazing job.
”We were looking for it (the win) for a long time, so we must be proud and happy.”
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14:57
MIR: ‘THEY SHOULD GIVE MORE POINTS FOR THIS’
Joan Mir feels that MotoGP officials should give him more points after he finished second after a chaotic Grand Prix Catalunya.
He said: ”It feels amazing. We've been dreaming for this and working very hard during the first part of the season, but for many crashes.
”Today we could put everything together. I enjoyed a lot of racing, despite two red flags and three starts, it was not an easy one.
”They should give more point for this.”
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ALDEGUER: ‘IT HASN’T BEEN AN EASY WEEKEND’
Fermin Aldeguer came through from 15th on the grid and saw team-mate Alex Marquez crash out on his way to second place in the Grand Prix Catalunya.
Aldeguer himself has recovered from a broken femur and returned to the podium in Barcelona.
He said: ”It has been a super difficult start to the season for me and for all my people.
”We are back here in the podium. It wasn’t an easy weekend, because we started from 15th positions, yellow flags for my crash, and all of this was difficult.
”This race is for all my people, also for my team-mate (Marquez). I hope he's okay, I'm super happy.”
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14:44
TYRE PRESSURE INVESTIGATIONS
The race results are yet to be confirmed as Mir and fourth place Bagnaia are under investigation for tyre pressure regulations.
12/12
DI GIANNANTONIO TAKES VICTORY
Di Giannantonio is the quickest rider and wins, Mir is second and Aldeguer third.
The last lap battle for the podium places saw Mir sweep under Acosta and at the same time Aldeguer also passed the KTM rider. Acosta lacked the pace was pushed into fourth.
Acosta’s day was made worse as Ogura wiped him out on the final corner.
10/12
DI GIANNANTONIO LEADS
It’s a huge moment and a fantastic piece of bike handling as Di Giannantonio finds a gap under Acosta and then forces his way into the lead.
9/12
ALDEGUER AND OGURA CLOSING
The front three have slowed as they fight for victory. That has allowed Aldeguer and Ogura to join the podium fight.
8/12
DI GIANNANTONIO INTO SECOND
Despite crashing earlier today Di Giannantonio is challenging for victory. On the medium tyre he passes Mir into second and now has Acosta in his sights.
6/12
ACOSTA FENDS OFF MIR
Former world champion Mir looks to take the lead. However, Acosta sweeps out wide from every corner and forces Mir into mistakes.
5/12
DI GIANNANTONIO INTO THIRD
Digi has been managing his soft tyre well and is ready to challenge for the victory.
Acosta has a slender advantage over Mir and two tenths back is Di Giannantonio
3/12
BAGNAIAI ON MEDIUM TYRE
The front pack are all of soft tyres, except third placed Bagnaia.
That could prove important in this unpredictable race.
1/12
FERNANDEZ TAKES OUT MARTIN
It’s a ridiculous move down the inside by Fernandez which takes out himself and championship contender Martin.
That has shaken up the podium positions. Mir moves into second and Bagnaia into third.
'He's so aggressive! Too aggressive!' - Fernandez takes out Martin at Grand Prix Catalunya
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1/12
LIGHTS OUT FOR SECOND RE-START
We are back underway for a 12-lap re-start.
Acosta again gets a good start and is followed closely by Martin.
14:12
PIT LANE BACK OPEN
Here we go again for a Sprint race distance Grand Prix. Acosta will start as favourite, but will face a tough challenge from Martin.
14:08
SECOND RE-START TO COME
An ambulance has taken Zarco from the course so can receive medical treatment. The pit lane will open at 14:12 BST for a second re-start.
14:03
RACE TO BE REDUCED TO 12 LAPS
We are getting ready for a shortened re-start of 12 laps and the same grid positions as previously.
1/13
RED FLAG FROM RESTART
The first corner caused massive issues. The first corner caused massive issues. Bagnaia, Zarco and Marini all collided and ended in the gravel.
Zarco went into the corner too fast and hit the back of Marini, with them collecting Bagnaia.
Martin also had issues getting away, but did manage to join the leading pack.
'We've got another crash' - Zarco and others crash at Grand Prix Catalunya
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1/13
LIGHTS OUT
We are back underway for this 13-lap shortened race. Acosta faces pressure from Fernandez and Martin on the front row. Di Giannantonio does re-start despite looking hurt from the crash.