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Pedro Acosta crashes in Brno sprint due to ride-height malfunction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:53 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Pedro Acosta crashes in Brno sprint due to ride-height malfunction

Summary

Pedro Acosta crashed during the Czech Grand Prix sprint after a ride-height device on his motorcycle malfunctioned. Starting from eighth on the grid, Acosta gained two positions on the opening lap and was competitive in the early stages, battling against Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin. The incident occurred before the halfway point of the race, ending Acosta's chances for a strong finish. Further details on the crash and implications for future races are expected following an investigation.

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Key Details

•Acosta qualified eighth in the Brno sprint.
•Ride-height device malfunctioned from the start.
•He competed well early, gaining two positions.
•Crash occurred before the halfway mark of the sprint.
•Investigation into the incident is anticipated.

Latest Updates

3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Pedro Acosta endured locked ride-height device from start until crash in Brno sprint
3:53 PMMotorsport.com — Pedro Acosta endured locked ride-height device from start until crash in Brno sprint

What they're saying

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Pedro Acosta’s crash in the Czech Grand Prix sprint was caused by a malfunctioning ride-height device that failed to disengage from the very beginning of the MotoGP race. Qualifying eighth on the grid, the KTM star gained two places on the opening lap and spent the first half of the sprint battling with the factory Aprilias of Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin. He was doing enough to hold ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com