Strange MotoGP crash

Strange! Practice session ends, then Bagnaia crashes

Francesco Bagnaia (right) crashes at the start of the MotoGP finale.(Bild: x.com/MotoGP)

Strange crash during MotoGP training in Barcelona: Shortly after the practice session ended, World Championship contender Francesco Bagnaia crashed.

Bagnaia's morning ended in an unpleasant way on Friday when he flew off his bike shortly after the so-called "practice start". The Ducati rider braked before the first corner when Maverick Vinales suddenly overtook him on the left. Shortly afterwards, the Italian's front wheel tipped over and Bagnaia crashed heavily.

A strange accident for the MotoGP star - fortunately Bagnaia was uninjured in his crash.

24 points behind
Bagnaia is 24 points behind Jorge Martin in the world championship standings ahead of the MotoGP finale in Barcelona. "It will be difficult to close the gap. A lot of special things have to happen. I want to win the sprint and the race, and then we'll see if that's enough," said the 27-year-old, who will have to hope for a serious mistake from his rival. In any case, his start to the weekend did not go according to plan ...