Marc Márquez has shared his experience after witnessing the dramatic accident of his brother Àlex during the Catalonia Grand Prix of MotoGP. The Ducati rider, who was absent from the race due to a foot injury, followed the competition from home and was ‘frozen’ in front of the screen while experiencing one of the toughest moments of his career.
Although Márquez intended to support Àlex, who was one of the favorites after winning the sprint race the day before, he was forced to live the situation passively. The accident occurred during the twelfth lap of the 24 scheduled, when Àlex, who was following leader Pedro Acosta, had an unexpected collision due to a technical problem with his motorcycle, sending him to the ground in a spectacular crash.
In his subsequent comments, Marc said: “Naturally, I was frozen watching the television during the accident. It was a very difficult moment, but I thank the championship for keeping me informed about my brother’s condition.” Àlex had lost consciousness after the impact, but fortunately, his spine did not suffer serious fractures.
The resentments from these complicated moments are not easy to manage. Marc added that, even knowing there are inherent risks in motorcycling, the impact is much greater when it involves a family member. “I had a rough Sunday, but after hugging him on Monday, I felt calmer,” he remarked.
With recovery efforts already underway, Marc Márquez will travel to Mugello, a decision that has been validated by his doctors. His first public appearance after the incident was yesterday when he received the medical clearance to participate in the first training of MotGP.
Accidents are a reality in motorcycling, and for Marc, it is an experience that has left a profound mark on him, reminding that, despite the adrenaline of racing, safety must always be the number one priority.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
