Aprilia has confirmed that Marco Bezzecchi did not suffer any broken bones after his terrifying crash with the 2025 World Champion, Marc Marquez, during the Indonesian Grand Prix in Mandalika. Bezzecchi was taken for medical checks, but scans showed that he had avoided serious injury.

The incident happened on the opening lap at Turn 7. Bezzecchi, who had started from pole position, made a poor start and dropped several places in the early corners. As he tried to recover, he hit the rear of Marquez’s Ducati, sending both riders flying into the gravel. The crash looked violent, as both bikes hit a raised section in the run-off area,  something many other riders have criticised for being unsafe.

Marquez, who had only just secured the world title a week earlier in Japan, was diagnosed with a shoulder fracture after the incident. Marc returned to Spain, where he will undergo further check-ups and recovery.

Bezzecchi was also taken to a local hospital but was quickly cleared of major injuries. Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola gave an update after the race, saying to MotoGP.com: “It was clear Marco was the fastest rider this weekend, so expectations were very high. Marco is okay. Dr Charte confirmed there are no broken bones, but he’s in a lot of pain, maybe from both crashes – this one and the one in Motegi.”

Rivola also took the opportunity to apologise to Marquez and his team. “Of course, this is racing, but it’s always bad when an incident takes another rider out. Marco apologised to Marc twice, and we want to show our respect for that. These things happen when the competition is so close in MotoGP.”

Before the accident, Bezzecchi had been in excellent form all weekend. He dominated qualifying, taking pole position by four tenths of a second, and won Saturday’s sprint race after recovering from eighth place. Bezzecchi looked set to challenge for another win before his race ended just a few corners after the start.

The crash was a big blow for Aprilia, who had hoped for a strong result in Indonesia. With Bezzecchi retiring and Raul Fernandez finishing only sixth for Trackhouse Racing, the factory team missed a valuable chance to collect points in the constructors’ standings. The team was already reduced to just two riders, after Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura were both ruled out earlier in the week due to injuries.

Bezzecchi will still have to meet with MotoGP stewards once he is fully examined, and Rivola expects that he may receive a penalty for causing the collision with Marquez. Despite that, the Aprilia boss was proud of the team’s efforts during what has been a challenging, injury-filled season.

“We are still very motivated and focused on finishing as the second manufacturer in the championship,” Rivola said. “Marco deserves to be at least third in the riders’ standings. Even if he gets a penalty, we won’t give up. The team has shown great strength and determination, even when things haven’t gone our way.”

As the MotoGP paddock has a free weekend, the action will continue next week in Australia. All eyes will be on the physical condition of the injured riders, with hopes that they can return to full fitness soon as the season enters its final few races.