Alex Marquez had a scary crash during the Dutch MotoGP at Assen after a collision with Pedro Acosta on lap six. The incident happened while both riders were battling for fourth place. Their bikes touched, and it pushed Alex’s brake lever, causing him to lose control and crash into the gravel.
Alex broke a bone in his left hand and had to leave the race immediately. He will now undergo surgery in Madrid. Because of this injury, it’s unclear if he will be able to race in the next Grand Prix in Germany.
The crash was not blamed on either rider. Experts and stewards called it a racing incident, meaning no one was at fault. Alex's brother, Marc Marquez, went on to win the Dutch Grand Prix. While it was a great day for Marc, it was unfortunate for Alex, who has been having a strong season so far.
For now, Alex will focus on recovery. His team says they won’t rush him back and want him to return only when he’s fully ready.
MotoGP: Marc Marquez Suffers Massive Crash, Still Sets Fastest Lap During Free Practice 1 At Dutch GP; Video
Marc Marquez showed amazing courage and skill during the free practice session (FP1) at the 2025 Dutch MotoGP in Assen. Just a few minutes into the session, he suffered a high-speed crash at Turn 15. He lost control of his Ducati bike, slid into the gravel, and hurt his left arm. Medical staff checked on him, but after a short break, he returned to the track.
Surprisingly, after that scary fall, Marquez went back out and set the fastest lap time of the session: 1 minute 32.216 seconds. This time was over three-tenths of a second faster than second-place rider Maverick Vinales. Marco Bezzecchi came third, while former champion Francesco Bagnaia took fourth.
Ducati explained that the crash happened because Marquez accidentally downshifted at the wrong time, which made the rear tyre lose grip. Even though he crashed, Marquez looked calm and focused. He currently leads the MotoGP championship and has been in great form, winning at Mugello and Aragon. His strong comeback today proves he’s still the one to beat this season.
Marc Marquez will now look to stay fit for the next practice and qualify directly for Q2. If his arm holds up, he’ll be a top favorite to win the Dutch GP.
