Watch: Pedro Acosta survives terrifying MotoGP crash in Hungary practice at Balaton Park

Pedro Acosta, riding for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, came across a scary crash during practice on Friday, 22 August 2025, in Balaton Park Circuit, Hungary. The 21-year-old lost control of his KTM at speed and was thrown from the bike to the circuit.

Fans all held their breath, not knowing what happened as Acosta lay on the ground, conscious and moving - and clearly shaken. Just days before at the Austrian Grand Prix, Fabio Di Giannantonio, of VR46 Racing Team, had a near-miss with serious injury when a fire suddenly erupted from his Ducati mid-race at the Red Bull Ring.

Pedro Acosta suffers heavy fall at Balaton Park

Pedro Acosta had been one of the quickest riders on Friday before the crash struck at Turn 2. His KTM slid away without warning, and he fell heavily onto the tarmac. Marshals and doctors rushed to him within seconds. The Red Bull KTM pit wall showed worried faces as they waited for news.Soon after, the team confirmed that Acosta had not suffered serious injuries. The Spaniard later said the crash felt “almost the same” as the accident he had at Phillip Island in 2024, describing it as “strange” but underlining that he felt ready to try again the next day.

Fans watching in Hungary and across the world were relieved to see him stand up, though the crash highlighted how risky practice sessions can be.

Riders push their limits searching for lap time, and even the smallest slip can bring a hard fall.

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Fabio Di Giannantonio’s bike bursts into flames in Austria

At the Austrian Grand Prix on 18 August 2025, Fabio Di Giannantonio faced his own danger when flames suddenly appeared from his Ducati on the main straight. The Italian rider quickly pulled off the track and jumped clear as smoke and fire grew. Marshals ran in with extinguishers and put the fire out within moments. Di Giannantonio was safe, though his race ended immediately.After the scare, he explained, “I felt something strange on the straight, but I didn’t think it was so big until I saw the fire.”He added that he was thankful to the marshals for their quick response. Reports suggest the fire was likely caused by a mechanical fault, though the full reason has not been confirmed.