MotoGP in Hungary: Hungarian teen suffers devastating crash – VIDEO
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After a 33-year wait, MotoGP finally arrived in Balatonfőkajár yesterday with the debut of the Balaton Park Circuit. During the Hungarian Grand Prix of the MotoE series—a support event for MotoGP—18-year-old Tibor Varga took a frightening tumble that even his father refuses to rewatch.
18-year-old Hungarian rider takes terrifying fall
Tibor Varga, the remarkably young rider from Debrecen, competes for Italy’s Snipers team in the MotoE World Championship, the premier competition for electric motorcycles. He’s the first Hungarian to ever race in this series and already boasts several wins in the 2024 season.
According to the Hungarian News Agency, Varga started Saturday’s opening race for the MotoE category from fourth place. He got off to a fantastic start, leading into the first corner. However, his braking was slightly too aggressive, dropping him back to third before quickly regaining second place.
While chasing Italian rider Lorenzo Baldassarri in Turn 14—the back section of the track—Varga suffered a heavy crash and helplessly slid toward the edge of the track. Adding to the horror, Italian competitor Mattia Casadei ran over Varga’s leg.
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The race was halted following the incident, and live coverage was cut off. Medical staff covered the area with a privacy tarp—typically a sign of serious injury in motorsport. Race officials confirmed that Varga was taken to the hospital for further examination.
