MotoGP title contender Bezzecchi hospitalized after 130mph crash in Dutch Grand Prix

Bezzecchi, who started the weekend as the championship leader, suffered the huge crash at Turn 15, also known as the "Ram's Hook/Ramshoek". It means that his once-solid championship lead has now been eroded completely after three weekends without scoring points in main races.

So far this season, Bezzecchi's Sunday form has generally been good, with Saturdays sprints letting him down primarily. Following the turn 1 crash in Hungary and his controversial race ban at the Czech Grand Prix for slapping a trackside marshal, Bezzecchi has now dropped to second in the standings behind Jorge Martin. The top five in the championship are now separate by just 40 points with 12 rounds still remaining.

An update from Aprilia read as follows:

"Following his crash during the Dutch Grand Prix, Marco Bezzecchi was immediately taken to the circuit’s Medical Centre, where he underwent a thorough evaluation by the medical staff, including MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Ángel Charte.

This transfer will allow him to undergo comprehensive diagnostic imaging and specialized scans to definitively rule out any underlying injuries and ensure a safe recovery path.Further updates will be shared as soon as the official medical reports from the hospital are available."