Overview
- A multi‑bike crash at Turn 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix saw Jorge Martin lose control under braking and collect Marco Bezzecchi, Raul Fernandez, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Fermin Aldeguer, with several riders forced to retire from the race.
- MotoGP stewards assessed the incident and handed Martin a double long‑lap penalty to be served at the Czech Grand Prix under the series’ opening‑lap offence rules.
- Aprilia chief Massimo Rivola publicly apologised to the riders involved, said that “a world champion cannot do a mistake like that,” and added he “would not disagree” if the sanction had been harsher.
- The crash renewed calls to reconsider ride‑height devices, which are already scheduled for a 2027 ban, but Rivola urged measured testing before accelerating rule changes and also raised the option of altering grid spacing to reduce first‑corner risk.
- The incident deepens tensions inside Aprilia and the title fight by removing key riders from the race and leaving Marco Bezzecchi with a championship lead while rivals such as Marc Marquez continue to close the gap.