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  "textContent": "Barcelona MotoGP Sunday Round Up: A Harsh Reminder That Motorsports Are Dangerous\n\n\"I will not talk today about the race because I think it's not really important today,\" Pedro Acosta said. Even though both Alex Márquez and Johann Zarco came away from Barcelona with just - \"just\" - serious injuries, it is hard to think about what in other circumstances would have been an entertaining race. But the fact is, Alex Márquez was extremely lucky to come away with his life - saved in part by his own skill and ability - and Johann Zarco was not far off meeting the same fate.\n\nOn Sunday evening, after an afternoon that seemed to go on forever, Luca Marini managed to express to Italian and English-speaking journalists how a lot of us felt. \"Bikes are dangerous,\" the Honda HRC Castrol rider said. \"We're all here ready to risk our lives every corner, every lap. Unfortunately, it's part of our sport, and also its beauty, so if that feeling reaches the fans, I think it gains even more value.\"\n\nDavid Emmett Mon, 18/May/2026 - 00:33\n\n  * Read more about Barcelona MotoGP Sunday Round Up: A Harsh Reminder That Motorsports Are Dangerous\n  * 1 comment\n  *   * Log in or register to post comments\n\n",
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