“That accident was the turning point” - How Simon Crafar found his way back to MotoGP

3 sources·Updated 7 hrs ago·852 pts

Simon Crafar explains how a “terrifying” accident became the turning point that ultimately led him back to the MotoGP paddock.

Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia this season

MotoGP riders' championship after round 12

Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM Factory Racing

P7 in the championship163 pts (77 behind the lead)

Last 3 races: P6 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P5 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P8 GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY

Francesco BagnaiaDucati Lenovo Team

P8 in the championship143 pts (97 behind the lead)

Last 3 races: P17 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, DNF GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P7 GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY

Coverage timeline · 6 sources

The strongest sourcing here is Crash.net, Motorsport.com and Autosport, a first-tier outlet - the tier that generally does its own reporting.

3 independent outlets are carrying this: Crash.net, Motorsport.com, Autosport.

Order	Source	Trust	Posted	Vs. first report
1st	Motorsport.comFrancesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner	Top-tier	15 days ago	First
2nd	Crash.netPecco Bagnaia makes calendar request amid Qatar MotoGP uncertainty	Top-tier	13 days ago	+1d 20h
3rd	Crash.netPecco Bagnaia’s core problem remains at Silverstone MotoGP	Top-tier	12 days ago	+2d 6h
4th	Crash.net“We don't know what to do” - Pecco Bagnaia at a loss after Silverstone MotoGP crash	Top-tier	11 days ago	+4d 2h
5th	Motorsport.comWhat was behind Francesco Bagnaia’s worst MotoGP weekend of the year?	Top-tier	9 days ago	+6d 1h
6th	Crash.net“That accident was the turning point” - How Simon Crafar found his way back to MotoGP	Top-tier	7 hrs ago	+14d 19h