Successful operation for Álex Márquez after his terrible crash during the Catalan Grand Prix

The Spaniard suffered a spectacular crash after colliding with Pedro Acosta on lap twelve of the race. The KTM rider, who was leading the race at the time, suddenly slowed down on the straight due to a mechanical problem. Caught in Acosta's slipstream and unable to avoid the bike in front, Álex Márquez hit the rear of the KTM, forcing it into the gravel before being thrown from his motorcycle at high speed.

The particularly shocking accident immediately brought out the red flag to allow emergency services to intervene. Conscious when he was evacuated, Marc Márquez's younger brother was transported to a hospital in Barcelona for further examination. A few hours later, the Gresini team confirmed that the Spanish rider had suffered two fractures: one to his right clavicle and a less serious one to his C7 vertebra.

Reassuring news

According to the latest information released this Monday, the surgical procedure was successful. Álex Márquez underwent successful surgery Sunday evening for a fractured right clavicle, which was stabilized by the insertion of a plate by Anna Carreras, David Benito, and Paula Barragán at the University Hospital of Catalonia. He will leave the hospital later this afternoon." reports the statement from the Gresini team.

A relief for the Márquez clan just days after his brother Marc's injuries and surgery following his heavy crash at the French Grand Prix.

Before this accident, Álex Márquez was having a very solid weekend in front of his home crowd. Third in qualifying behind Pedro Acosta and Franco Morbidelli, he had also won the Sprint race on Saturday.

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