Alex Marquez: Handbreak after a fatal fall in Assen - World Cup shock!

Alex Marquez: Handbreak after a fatal fall in Assen - World Cup shock!

At the MotoGP race in Assen, there was a fateful race that ended with a severe fall for Alex Marquez. His brother, Marc Marquez, took the opportunity and secured the victory, which was able to expand his lead in the World Cup. As laola1.at, Marc Marquez was now able to increase 68 points, while Alex Marquez in the battle for the championship fell back.

In the sixth round, Alex Marquez lost control of his machine during a duel with Pedro Acosta and fell. This fall was not only bitter for him, but also led to a fracture of the left hand, specifically of the second metabolical bone. After the accident, he was immediately brought to Madrid, where he was to be operated on on Sunday. The participation of Alex Marquez at the next race at the Sachsenring in two weeks will remain uncertain for the time being.

race course and other fall statistics

Another remarkable fall also occurred in the race when Fermin Aldeguer had an accident that joined Joan to fall into the fall. In the context of the entire MotoGP season, falls are common events. According to Motorsport-Total.com, Pedro Acosta led the fall statistics 2024 with a total of 28 falls, followed by Marc Marquez with 24 and Alex Marquez with 21 falls. There were a total of 335 falls this season, which impressively underlines the risks in motorsport.

The result in Assen will not only be important for the drivers, but also for the teams, since they have to make strategic decisions for the upcoming races. The next challenges are already waiting at the Sachsenring in two weeks, where the drivers want to demonstrate their shape.