The Moto2 race at the German Grand Prix came to an abrupt and dramatic end after a major crash involving riders Marcos Ramirez and Albert Arenas, prompting race direction to wave the red flag with just five laps remaining at the Sachsenring.
The high-speed incident left both riders down at the crash site and caused significant damage to the air fence, a key safety barrier designed to absorb impact. Due to the seriousness of the collision and the compromised safety infrastructure, officials swiftly declared the race over, citing rider safety and track conditions as top priorities.
Medical teams and marshals responded immediately, and early reports confirmed that both Ramirez and Arenas were conscious following the crash. However, both were sent for further medical evaluation to rule out any serious injuries.
With insufficient time to repair the damage and only a few laps remaining, race direction announced that there would be no restart. Final results were determined based on the standings at the time of the red flag.
The incident cast a shadow over what had been a competitive and eventful Moto2 round at the German Grand Prix. While the race ended prematurely, the initial news of the riders’ conditions brought a sense of relief, as safety remains paramount in the world of motorcycle racing.
MotoGP: Franco Morbidelli Suffers Major Injury After Horrible Crash During German GP Sprint Race; Video
MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli was taken to the hospital after a scary crash during the Sprint race at the German Grand Prix held at the Sachsenring.
Morbidelli, who was riding for the VR46 Ducati team, had a great start and moved into second place early in the race. But while taking a fast corner at Turn 8, his rear tire slipped on the wet track, and he crashed heavily. He slid across the track with such force that his racing suit tore open.
He was first checked at the track’s medical center and then sent to a hospital in Chemnitz for further tests. Doctors found that he had a bad bruise near his left collarbone. Due to ongoing pain in his shoulder, Morbidelli was ruled out of Sunday’s main race and sent back to Italy for more medical checks.
This crash happened during a chaotic Sprint race with wet conditions. Marc Marquez won the race after a wild recovery, while Maverick Vinales also withdrew from the weekend after a crash during qualifying.
Morbidelli had been performing well this weekend and was hoping for a strong result. His team will now wait for updates on his recovery before the next race.
