{"id":2465,"date":"2026-09-18T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=2465"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:49:54","slug":"video-bizarre-alex-marquez-crash-triggers-red-flag-in-austrian-motogp-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/video-bizarre-alex-marquez-crash-triggers-red-flag-in-austrian-motogp-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Bizarre \u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez crash triggers red flag in Austrian MotoGP Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video class=\"video-js vjs-big-play-centered\" data-gp-vjs=\"1\" controls src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio-portal.b-cdn.net\/2026\/09\/queda-alex-marquez-treino-austria.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez lost control of his Gresini Ducati and caused a red flag during Austrian MotoGP Practice (Video: MotoGP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez crashed when the front of his Gresini Ducati touched down after a wheelie at Turn 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debris and dirt left across the circuit forced officials to stop Practice with approximately 12 minutes remaining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e1rquez returned on his second bike and recovered to eighth, securing a direct place in Q2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez caused a late red flag during Friday\u2019s MotoGP Practice at the Red Bull Ring after suffering an unusual crash on the exit of Turn 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gresini Ducati rider accelerated up the hill and lifted the front wheel, but lost control as the tyre returned to the ground. M\u00e1rquez was thrown from the motorcycle and slid towards the advertising barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He immediately stood up and climbed over the barrier without assistance. With no visible trackside opening nearby, M\u00e1rquez had to make his way across the advertising structure before returning to the paddock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accident scattered pieces of the Ducati across the circuit and carried dirt and grass onto the racing line. Marshals also needed time to retrieve the damaged bike, leading race control to stop the session with approximately 12 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez appeared confused by the accident and gestured towards the motorcycle while speaking with marshals. The front had folded almost immediately after touching the asphalt, giving the Spaniard little opportunity to react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of the crash, M\u00e1rquez was outside the ten positions that guaranteed direct entry into Q2. He was transported back to the garage on a scooter and switched to his second motorcycle once the pit lane reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stoppage left the <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/\">MotoGP<\/a> field with a ten-minute shootout. M\u00e1rquez initially climbed to fifth before late improvements from his rivals pushed him down to eighth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His 1:28.702 lap was still enough to qualify directly for Q2, leaving the Gresini rider 0.321s behind Pedro Acosta. The KTM rider completed a Friday sweep after also <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/acosta-leads-ktm-1-2-in-austrian-motogp-fp1-as-title-rivals-follow\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">leading the opening practice session at the Red Bull Ring<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acosta ultimately headed Ferm\u00edn Aldeguer and Ai Ogura, while Marc M\u00e1rquez and Jorge Mart\u00edn completed the top five. Fabio Quartararo claimed the final Q2 place by only 0.004s over Luca Marini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MotoGP today: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who won the 2026 Austrian MotoGP Sprint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jorge Mart\u00edn won the Austrian MotoGP Sprint after recovering from eighth place. He finished 1.026s ahead of Marc M\u00e1rquez, with Marco Bezzecchi third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happened to Pedro Acosta in the Austrian MotoGP Sprint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acosta crashed at Turn 2 with three laps remaining while leading by more than 2s. He remounted but subsequently returned to the pits and retired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who leads the 2026 MotoGP championship after the Austrian Sprint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jorge Mart\u00edn leads the championship with 286 points, 3 ahead of Marc M\u00e1rquez. The pair had entered the Austrian weekend level on 274 points, with M\u00e1rquez ahead on countback. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/aprilias-martin-beats-title-rival-marquez-austrian-motogp-pole-2026-09-19\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reuters<\/a> confirms their pre-Sprint points position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why was Austrian MotoGP Practice red-flagged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debris, grass and dirt were left on the circuit after \u00c1lex M\u00e1rquez crashed at Turn 1. 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