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Catalunya's MotoGP race got off to a dramatic start. |
The two Ducatis came together in turn one with disastrous results. |
Many riders were lucky to escape the flying ducks. |
Two Americans on the podium: Hayden and Roberts Jnr flank Rossi. |
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Hayden was on the gas but Rossi gapped him by over four seconds at the flag. |
The Ducati crash was reminiscent of the infamous Steve Rapp crash at Elkhart several years ago. |
Looook ouuuut! |
Continue to Looookkkk ouuuut! |
While riders were injured in this incident they were very lucky to not suffer life-threatening injuries. |
The clean-up begin. |
The crash truck brings Ducati back their machinery, looking very second-hand. |
Gibernau tries to get up after the crash; he would be involved in a traffic accident when leaving the track. |
Capirossi was knocked out in the crash. |
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