Marco Bezzecchi lost control of his motorcycle while taking a left-hand corner at turn 15 in Assen on the second lap of the Dutch GP, traveling at approximately 200 km/h. The Italian rider, who was in fourth place at the time, was thrown into the gravel trap, flipped over multiple times, and came to a stop just near the barriers. Medical teams arrived at the scene and, after providing initial treatment, transported Bezzecchi to a medical center.
Hospital process and health status
The driver was taken to hospital for further examination due to complaints of intense pain from the high-energy impact. Imaging revealed no fractures or serious injuries. Bezzecchi was discharged and returned home on Sunday evening.
The championship leader has also changed hands.
The accident had serious consequences for the race: Bezzecchi not only lost a significant number of points but also had to relinquish his MotoGP world championship lead to his Aprilia teammate Jorge Martín.
The driver shared a short statement on his social media account on Monday:“"Yesterday was a really tough day… Now it's time to recover and wait for the aches and pains to subside. Never give up! Thank you to everyone who supported me."”