MotoGP, Valencia VIDEO, incredible scene of chaos on the starting grid: Franco Morbidelli breaks his hand after tripping on the mat

The Valencian Community Grand Prix took a unique turn for Franco Morbidelli, who was forced to withdraw after an unusual incident that occurred even before the start of the race.

As he returned to his position on the grid rear Aleix Espargaró, the pilot VR46 Ducati was surprised by the sudden stop of the HRC test pilot at his location. Morbidely could not avoid the impact and crashed into the rear of the RC213V.I will espargarodamaging his own machine and causing a sudden fall.

Despite the heavily damaged fairing on the left side, Morbidely He was able to start the race… from the pits. But at the end of the first lap, he returned to his garage, unable to continue. Taken to the Ricardo Tormo circuit's medical center, he was diagnosed a fracture of the left hand.

Race control immediately declared him unfit, meaning that he will miss the first pre-season 2026 tests scheduled for TuesdayA major setback during a crucial phase of preparation.

Franco Morbidelli will miss the first test for 2026 scheduled for this Tuesday.

Morbidely He was not the only one to give up prematurely: George Martin, returning after injury, Maverick VinalesEven further weakened, they too quickly dismounted, illustrating a particularly trying end to the season.

The misfortune of Morbidely did not prevent his teammate Fabio DiGiannantonio to achieve one of the best results of his year. Author of a decisive overtake on Peter Acosta In the penultimate lap, the Italian secured third place, completing his first double podium of the weekend after his third place in the Sprint.

On your mind, Marco Bezzecchi offered to Aprilia a historic success. His victory, combined with second place in Raul fernandez, gives the Noale manufacturer its first one-two finish since the 2023 Catalan GP (Espargaró – Viñales).

A contrasting end to the season, then: triumphant for Aprilia, encouraging for "Diggia", but marked by a serious setback for Franco Morbidelliwho will now have to focus on his recovery before tackling 2026.