The Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying delivered one of the scariest moments MotoGP has seen in years. Rising star Pedro Acosta lost control of his KTM at Turn 8, and his bike launched off the track, flying straight toward cameraman Joao. In a heart-stopping near-miss, Joao ducked just in time, escaping injury as the bike smashed into his camera rig.
After the incident, Acosta personally checked on Joao, offered a signed gift, and expressed his relief that the cameraman was unharmed. Fans have praised Acosta’s classy response, while the incident has reignited debates over MotoGP safety and whether the Balaton Park Circuit is suitable for top-level racing.
In this video, we break down exactly what happened, the reactions from fans and experts, and what this means for MotoGP safety going forward.
Stay tuned for the full story from the Hungarian GP.
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