Pedro Acosta Crashes in MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix
Pedro Acosta's KTM crashed into a camera operator during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The incident occurred on Saturday at the Balaton Park track.
The 21-year-old Spaniard lost control of his bike due to chatter on the front tyre.
He slid out onto the gravel and managed to separate himself from the bike.
The bike then cannoned into the fencing and vaulted into the air.
The crash has raised safety concerns at the track, particularly at the high-speed section of turn eight.
MotoGP reporter Simon Patterson stated that Acosta's crash was "very nearly a tragedy".
NASCAR commentator Seth Eggart also commented on the incident, saying it was a "miraculous" avoidance of tragedy.
The incident occurred just after Balaton Park Circuit Board Member Gianpaolo Matteucci expressed his delight with the event.
He said the riders had reacted well to the circuit and that it had offered them a unique challenge.
Championship leader Marc Marquez won the sprint later on Saturday, finishing over two seconds ahead of the rest.
The track has had several safety measures introduced since welcoming back a MotoGP event for the first time since 1992.
But there are still concerns over the safety of the track, particularly at the high-speed section of turn eight.
As of Saturday, several crashes had occurred during qualifying, including Acosta's.
The camera operator who was hit by Acosta's bike was luckily not injured, despite getting a shock.
The incident has highlighted the need for continued safety measures at the track.
And the racing world is breathing a sigh of relief that the incident did not result in more serious consequences.
So the focus will now be on ensuring the track is safe for the rest of the event.
But for now, the attention is on Acosta and his narrow escape from tragedy.
The Spaniard will be hoping to put the incident behind him and focus on the rest of the season.
As the season progresses, the safety of the tracks will be a key concern for all riders, including Acosta.