A motorcycle racer experienced a frightening incident during a Moto2 race in Buriram, Thailand on Sunday, March 1, 2026, when another competitor fell directly into his path. Filip Salač, the Czech Republic racer, was unable to avoid the collision, but immediately stopped to check on the well-being of the other rider, David Alonso, before medical personnel arrived.
Despite being unharmed in the crash, Salač faced a challenging restart to the race. Due to the new grid order based on current standings, he was forced to begin from the pit lane. The race was briefly halted again shortly after the restart when Spanish rider Sergio García and Italian Luca Lunetta both crashed and required medical attention.
the race was shortened to just seven laps due to the repeated safety concerns. The competition concluded with a Spanish sweep of the podium, led by Manuel González, followed by Izan Guevara, Daniel Holgado, and Iván Ortolá. Salač finished the race in 19th place.
The incident highlights the inherent risks involved in motorsports and the importance of rapid medical response teams at racing events. Ensuring rider safety remains a critical focus for racing organizations.
In the Moto3 category, Argentine rider Gabriel Perrone broke the Spanish dominance by securing third place.
