'Never seen that': Viewers in shock after 'scary' MotoGP fireball crash
MotoGP fans witnessed horror scenes on the weekend following a sickening crash between Spaniard Dani Pedrosa and Lorenzo Savadori.
The Styrian Grand Prix was halted after just two laps when Pedrosa crashed, before Savadori collided with the downed KTM.
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In astonishing scenes, the bikes came to rest in the middle of the track and caught fire.
Pedrosa, returning to MotoGP after two years as a test rider, walked away but Savadori was evacuated on a stretcher although clearly conscious.
Savadori's bike spread burning fuel across the track as officials ran out to put out the fire.
The race was stopped while officials scrubbed away the debris and extinguisher fluid off the track.
Fans were left horrified at the sickening incident, but were thankful both riders came out relatively unscathed.
Red Flag. Both bikes on fire...fuel on the track also catching fire. Pedrosa and Savadori the riders involved. From what I understand, Pedrosa went down on corner exit, Savadori then hit Pedrosa's bike. #MotoGP #StyrianGP
— Josh Close (@JoshClose7) August 8, 2021
Huge accident at Turn 3 again. Dani Pedrosa and Savadori are involved. Pedrosa walked away but Savadori was taken away on stretcher. Hope he is fine. But the race is red flagged and fuel spill on track. #MotoGP #StyrianGP
— Harjot Singh (@harjotmankoo) August 8, 2021
This might take a while 😬 Glad Pedrosa and Savadori are okay though #StyrianGP
— Emily ♡ (@Emily_Macbeth) August 8, 2021
I honestly thought Pedrosa was under the bike and stuck surrounded by fire i was havin’ a heart attack when we couldn’t see him on screen for a few minutes 😭😭🥺🥺
I’m glad Pedrosa and Savadori are ok and didn’t get seriously hurt by the fire.— Millie (@Millie28798757) August 8, 2021
Those machines are toasted... Glad Pedrosa and Savadori are save https://t.co/8LxmqXpkr7
— Hiawata A. Pratama (@hiawatadhya) August 8, 2021
Red flag! 🚩
Savadori and Pedrosa go down with both bikes on fire.#StyrianGP pic.twitter.com/7MHbjdWc8p— MotoGP on BT Sport (@btsportmotogp) August 8, 2021
Jeez, that looked like a nasty one! Never seen a bike leave a trail of fire like that before 😳 Correctly red flagged. Thankfully looks like Pedrosa & Savadori will be OK 🙏#MotoGP pic.twitter.com/nBIIhVPk0n
— Joe (@JoePantling1991) August 8, 2021
Carnage at turn 3 after Lorenzo Savadori hit Dani Pedrosa’s crashed bike resulting in a fire.
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.#motogp #austriangp #fire #crash @sava32 @26_danipedrosa #nikon #d6 @nikonuknordic @nikonproeurope #motorcycle #motorsportphotography pic.twitter.com/WhhMpa6oCQ— Gareth Harford (@GarethHarford) August 8, 2021
Moto GP restarted after scary crash
Because the crash occurred in the first three laps, the race was due to restart from the grid with riders in their original positions. The race was reduced to 27 laps.
Jorge Martin of Ducati-Pramac went on to win the GP with Spanish compatriot and reigning champion Joan Mir coming in second.
The delayed start increased the chances of a thunderstorm hitting before the end of the race.
with AFP
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