Bagnaia's extraordinary crash escape + Catalan GP reaction

Pecco Bagnaia's smooth progress towards another MotoGP world championship title was jeopardised in terrifying fashion when he was hit by Brad Binder's KTM after landing in the middle of the track following a first-lap high-side in the Catalan Grand Prix.

Incredibly, it looks like Bagnaia escaped without any broken bones and may not even miss a race.

The Race MotoGP Podcast panel Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer delve into exactly how the crash happened and the elements of fortune that meant the outcome wasn't much worse, as well as making their feelings on one aspect of the TV coverage of the aftermath very, very clear.

Seconds before Bagnaia's crash unfolded. his team-mate Enea Bastianini triggered a pile-up of his own. Bastianini's riding, penalty, injury and what it means for his so far very tough time in the works Ducati team are discussed too.

Away from all the Ducati drama, we also assess Aprilia's outstanding weekend, and where it goes from here. Does it have the riders to mount a title challenge? There's a bit of a difference of opinion over that...

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