MotoGP

MotoGP 2024 Rider Crash Statistics

Hazique Zairill

November 26, 2024

Rookie Pedro Acosta leads the MotoGP 2024 crash tally in an eventful debut season filled with highs, lows, and learning curves.

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As the curtain closes on the 2024 MotoGP season, one of the standout statistics of the year is Pedro Acosta’s crash count. The Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 rookie experienced a tumultuous debut in the premier class, hitting the ground 28 times, the highest among all riders, according to data compiled by Crash.net.

Despite the setbacks, Acosta showcased moments of brilliance, earning five Grand Prix podiums, four Sprint podiums, and one pole position, alongside leading 13 laps in races. However, inconsistency stemming from 13 non-scores meant the Spaniard narrowly missed fifth place in the world championship, trailing future teammate Brad Binder by just two points.

Key Moments of a Rollercoaster Season

Acosta’s crash tally included critical incidents that cost him potential victories, such as the Japanese GP Sprint race, where he started from pole position and was leading before crashing. A similar fate struck in the main race while battling in second place, leaving Acosta pondering what might have been in a season marked by flashes of brilliance and costly mistakes.

Reflecting on his rookie year, Acosta admitted the lessons learned would be invaluable as he looks ahead to 2025, where he is expected to team up with Binder at Red Bull KTM.

MotoGP’s Most Crashed Riders of 2024

While Acosta led the count, Marc Márquez ranked second with 24 crashes during his debut season with Gresini/Ducati. This follows a challenging 2023 season where Márquez recorded 29 crashes on the struggling Repsol Honda. Many anticipated fewer falls with the competitive Desmosedici, but Márquez’s aggressive riding style and “push-to-the-limit mindset” remained a factor.

In third was his brother, Álex Márquez, also riding for Gresini/Ducati, with 21 crashes. The Red Bull KTM duo of Jack Miller and Brad Binder followed closely, logging 20 and 19 crashes, respectively, the same number as Aleix Espargaró (Aprilia) and Augusto Fernández (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3/KTM).

At the other end of the spectrum, Luca Marini (Repsol Honda) emerged as the most consistent rider, with only four crashes throughout the season. Meanwhile, MotoGP champion Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati) recorded 15 crashes, a testament to his balance of aggression and control en route to the title. Meanwhile, among wildcard and replacement rider, Andrea Iannone stood out, completing his one-off race at the Malaysian GP without any crashes.