Marc Márquez has taken the initiative to request improvements to the gravel zones at the TT Circuit Assen, following several serious accidents during the Dutch Grand Prix of MotoGP. Despite the thrilling action experienced at this event, the safety of the riders has come into question.
Among the most notable incidents, Fermín Aldeguer was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a fracture in a vertebra during practice. On the other hand, Marco Bezzecchi was taken to the hospital after a shocking crash during the race, prompting an immediate reaction in favor of demanding safety changes.
Both riders ended up crashing into the gravel with significant impact, causing concern among their competitors. Márquez, who also suffered a minor fall in the first session, expressed his unease about safety at the circuit, particularly with the speeds being reached.
After the race, Márquez reiterated the need to adequately advise the safety areas. “Assen is a very beautiful circuit,” he stated, “but something must be done about the run-off areas. Every time a rider falls at high speed into the gravel, the result can be catastrophic.”
Bezzecchi lost control of his bike at turn 15 while chasing Márquez, ending up in the gravel before coming to a stop in front of the barriers. His fortune was that, subsequently, medical staff confirmed he had no serious injuries, a situation that could have been much worse.
Several riders, such as Luca Marini, have also highlighted the need to expand the escape zones, emphasizing that accidents could have fatal consequences if immediate measures are not taken. “I’ve been super lucky not to have collided with the walls,” Marini said, and they called for a review of the circuit’s safety structure.
The riders will continue to discuss these improvements with the organizers, hoping to achieve a safer circuit for the future. The tightening of conditions on the tracks is a hot topic, and what happened in Assen has once again highlighted the need for decisive action.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
