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. The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a "massive crash" by the commentary team for the GP.
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. The pair made contact while entering Doohan corner, which is known to be one of the most intimidating corners on the MotoGP calendar.
READ MORE IN MOTORSPORT Bezzechhi 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.
He was later checked over for any fractures or serious injuries before being airlifted to hospital for further examination. Most read in Motorsport The incident is also under investigation by the Stewards. MORE TO FOLLOW.
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