The Moto2 Grand Prix of Thailand free practice took an unexpected, heart-stopping turn as Tony Arbolino became the center of a dramatic accident that sent shockwaves through the track.
With 26 minutes left in the session, Italian rider Tony Arbolino suffered a tumble that thankfully left him unscathed—at least at first. Determined, he got back on his feet and began guiding his bike back toward the pit lane, all the while with a marshal by his side, ready to lend a hand if needed.
But in a shocking twist, just two minutes later, disaster struck.
As Arbolino carefully inched his way into the pit lane, Dutch competitor Zonta van den Goorbergh barreled in from behind and collided with him, causing a violent twist of Arbolino’s ankle. What started as a minor setback turned into a full-blown medical emergency, forcing Arbolino to undergo immediate checks at the on-site medical center. Minutes later, an ambulance rushed him to the hospital for further examinations—a move that, fortunately, spared him from any severe injuries.
The accident, captured in a striking series of photographs, highlights the precarious nature of the Moto2 circuit, where even a routine return to the pits can become a high-stakes ordeal. For Arbolino and the Marc VDS team, the close call serves as a grim reminder of the sport’s risks.
Will the incident spark new safety measures, or is it simply a harrowing chapter in the high-octane world of Moto2? This story is just beginning.