Overview
- Jorge Martin lost control under braking at Turn 1 on Sunday, June 7, clipped team‑mate Marco Bezzecchi and caused a multi‑bike pile‑up that forced several immediate retirements.
- The FIM MotoGP Stewards ruled Martin’s actions created a dangerous situation and issued a double long lap penalty to be served at the Czech Republic round on 21 June.
- Both Martin and Bezzecchi were taken to the circuit medical centre and initial scans found no fractures, with Aprilia reporting contusions for Martin and bruising for Bezzecchi.
- The crash removed three Aprilias and Fermin Aldeguer’s Ducati from contention, allowed Marc Marquez to win the race and left Bezzecchi retaining the championship lead.
- The incident echoes a similar Motegi collision last season involving Martin and raises fresh questions about start‑line discipline and team tactics that could alter strategies and stewarding scrutiny at upcoming rounds.