Fernandez Blames Martin for Catalunya Clash and Points to Data

Raul Fernandez has hit back at Jorge Martin after their controversial Turn 5 clash at the Catalan Grand Prix. Fernandez insisted the helicopter footage and data show Martin braked early, saw him coming through and closed the line. He added that it was curious Martin had done the same thing twice, and that the images are perfectly clear on what happened. Stewards took no action. Martin has since apologised to Aprilia.

Acosta Slams Catalunya MotoGP Restart Decision After Two Red Flags

Pedro Acosta did not hold back after the Catalan Grand Prix. The KTM rider said he did not agree with the decision to restart after two red flags, stating that if two nasty things have already happened in the same race there is not much point going out again, and that people’s health comes before the show. Acosta crashed out of his own race on the final lap. He had earned the right to say it.

Ogura Penalised After Final Lap Acosta Clash at Catalunya MotoGP

Ai Ogura caused the biggest controversy of the Catalan Grand Prix finale by making contact with Pedro Acosta at the final corner on the last lap, ending the KTM rider’s race while he was running in the points. Ogura was penalised by the FIM Stewards after the race, costing him fourth place. Ogura was classified ninth after the time penalty was applied. Acosta, who had led for most of the afternoon, walked away with nothing.

Mir Loses Catalunya MotoGP Podium to Tyre Pressure Penalty

Joan Mir delivered one of the drives of his 2026 season in the Catalan Grand Prix, crossing the line in second place aboard the Honda. Mir subsequently lost his Catalan Grand Prix podium due to a tyre pressure penalty. It followed a start to the season marked by four crashes in five grands prix with a 15th place as his best result before Barcelona. The podium was there. Then it was gone. Another tough day for Honda.

Martin Fifth Crash of Catalunya Weekend Caused by Fernandez

The third restart saw Raul Fernandez clash with fellow Aprilia rider Jorge Martin, leaving the title contender on the ground at Turn 5. Martin’s fifth crash of the weekend occurred while holding second place. That position would have put him on course to re-take the world championship lead from team-mate Marco Bezzecchi. Fernandez is a Trackhouse Aprilia rider, not a factory teammate, but Aprilia machinery taking out Aprilia’s title contender is not a good look for anyone.

Acosta Taken Out by Ogura on Final Lap of Catalunya MotoGP

Pedro Acosta led the Catalan Grand Prix from pole through two restarts only to lose everything on the final lap. Acosta lost further places to Mir and Aldeguer before being clipped by Ai Ogura during a pass at the final corner and crashing out. Ogura was later penalised by the FIM Stewards, costing him fourth place. Acosta led the most laps of any rider all afternoon and left Barcelona with nothing. Brutal.

Zarco Taken to Hospital After Turn 1 Crash in Catalunya Restart

The race was restarted at just before 3pm local time but was instantly stopped when Johann Zarco, Luca Marini and Pecco Bagnaia collided at the opening corner. Zarco got tangled up in one of the crashed bikes and has been taken to hospital for checks on his left leg. Zarco was confirmed as conscious and undergoing further treatment in the medical centre. Two riders hospitalised in one afternoon at Barcelona. A black Sunday for the paddock.

Marquez Hospitalised After Acosta Technical Issue Triggers Catalunya Crash

The original grand prix was red flagged on lap 12 of 24 after Acosta’s KTM suffered a technical issue exiting Turn 9 onto the back straight and lost power, with Marquez slamming into the back of him. Marquez’s Ducati was destroyed in the crash and he was taken to hospital, reported as conscious. Marquez had won the sprint on Saturday and triumphed at last year’s Catalan Grand Prix. His race ended in the gravel. The paddock held its breath.

Di Giannantonio Wins Crash Hit Catalunya MotoGP for VR46

Fabio Di Giannantonio scored his first MotoGP win in three years in a 2026 Catalan Grand Prix marred by two major incidents. With team boss Valentino Rossi looking on, Di Giannantonio passed long time leader Pedro Acosta with three laps to go. He had hurt his hand after being hit by a wheel from Marquez’s ruined bike in the first red flag incident, but recovered to claim the win. It was also VR46 Racing’s first MotoGP win since the Indian Grand Prix in 2023.

Catalunya Sprint Tangle: How Di Giannantonio triggered the Binder-Mir collision

Brad Binder and Joan Mir were eliminated instantly in a Turn 1 Sprint crash at Barcelona. The incident began when Fabio Di Giannantonio tag-clipped Binder on the inside line due to aerodynamic dirty air under braking. The fallen KTM then slid outward, wiping out Mir’s Honda Castrol machine. Stewards declared the multi-bike collision a racing incident, leaving both riders unhurt but frustrated.