MOTO GP star Marco Bezzecchi has been airlifted to hospital after a horror collision in today’s Australian GP.
Bezzecchi collided with Maverick Vinales on the first corner at Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.
x @motoGPA huge crash saw two riders come off their bikes during the Australian Grand Prix[/caption]
x @motoGPMaverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi were involved in the crash[/caption]
x @motoGPBezzecchi got caught in Vinales’ slipstream and collided into his rear[/caption]
x @motoGPThe pair immediately flew off their bikes[/caption]
x @motoGPThey hit the deck and were moving at speed[/caption]
x @motoGPThey both rolled into the gravel trap on the side of the track[/caption]
The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a “massive crash” by the commentary team for the GP.
It’s believed that both riders were travelling at around 120MPH during the time of impact.
Fortunately Vinales has been declared fit after the incident, while Bezzecchi was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne for a full checkup.
It’s understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered any fractures or serious injuries at this time.
The pair made contact while entering Doohan corner, which is known to be one of the most intimidating corners on the MotoGP calendar.
Bezzecchi appeared to be dragged into Vinales’ slipstream and the collision saw both riders slam to the floor and dismount from their bikes in nasty fashion.
Vinales was treated for an elbow in jury after the fall, while Bezzechi took the brunt of the crash.
The Italian was left face down and motionless for 10 seconds in the gravel trap before being treated.
X @motogpVinales was able to get up and get on the back of a Steward’s bike[/caption]
DAZNBezzecchi had to be stretchered away[/caption]
He was later checked over for any fractures or serious injuries before being airlifted to hospital for further examination.
Vinales was able to get on the back of a Stewards bike to be removed from the track after getting up quickly, while Bezzecchi required a stretcher.
The incident is still under investigation by the Stewards.
Fellow rider, and Bezzecchi’s teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio saw the crash unfold in front of him and even got hit by debris from the incident.
Speaking about the terrifying moment, he said: “For sure, I saw the crash, it was a scary moment – believe me, it was a really scary moment.
“Because when you are arriving there, you have to control your bike, and you see two bikes in front of you exploding – literally – it’s scary.
“Also, because some pieces from their bikes hit me. I got a titanium plate on racing suit completely destroyed; also on the helmet and the screen.
“It was a scary one. Luckily everybody seems to be okay, but it was a tough one.”
EPAFabio di Giannantonio described what it was like to be behind the crash[/caption]