The year 2024 will have been marked by a particularly high number of crashes in MotoGP, with Pedro Acosta at the top of this ranking.
As the 2024 MotoGP season draws to a close, the reports reveal some interesting data on rider crashes, an often telling indicator of the risks taken and challenges faced throughout the year. At the top of this ranking is the Spanish rookie
Pedro Acostawhich fell to 28
times, confirming a first season marked by his audacity and his learning.
Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GasGas Tech3) is therefore at the top of this hierarchy with 28 falls. Among these incidents, two were particularly costly: during the Japanese Grand Prix, where he fell in the Sprint while starting from pole, then in the main race while he was in second position.
Marc Marquez (Gresini/Ducati) won with 24 falls. Always known for his aggression on the track, Marquez continues to take risks despite his years of experience. His brother Alex Marquez
(Gresini/Ducati) is in his wake with 21 falls. Marc's caddy is not far behind, showing that it has been a demanding season for both Gresini drivers.
Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM) has 20 crashes. Always spectacular, Miller has shown his limit on several occasions, but remains a formidable competitor. His teammate at KTM Brad Binder follows him with 19 falls, tied with Aleix Espargaró (April) and Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull GasGas
Tech3/KTM).
The world champion Jorge Martin was able to limit errors despite a very competitive season with
15 falls which is still six more than his challenger Pecco Bagnaia who regrets
9 accidents.
Fabio Quartararo and Johann Zarco are average for the peloton in terms of falls
Luca Marini (Repsol Honda) is one of those who cost his employer the least in terms of spare parts with only 4 falls. A fact is to the credit of Andrea Iannone, who, as a wild card at the Malaysian Grand Prix, is the only driver not to have crashed this season.
MotoGP debuts are always demanding, and Pedro Acosta is the perfect example. His high number of falls reflects both his aggressiveness and his need to adapt to premier category bikes. However, Marc
Marquez et Jack Miller show that even experienced pilots still take big risks, often necessary to remain competitive with a rising generation.
Pilots like Luca Marini et Jorge
Martin illustrate the importance of minimizing errors to obtain consistent results. On the French side,
Fabio Quartararo fell to
9 repeats and
Johann Zarco has 15
occasions.
With technical changes coming in 2027 and team adjustments for the 2025 MotoGP season, these statistics serve as a reminder of the importance of a balance between risk-taking and consistency. Rookies like Acosta will look to reduce their drop rate, while veterans will try to maximize their experience to remain competitive.
Next year promises to be even more competitive, with an ever more competitive peloton and ever higher stakes.
Ranking of MotoGP crashes in 2024:
1er. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GasGas Tech3/KTM): 28
2e. Marc Márquez (Gresini/Ducati) : 24
3ème. Alex Marquez (Gresini/Ducati): 21
4ème. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM): 20
5ème. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM): 19
5th Aleix Espargaró (Aprilia): 19
5ème. Augusto Fernandez (Red Bull GasGas Tech3/KTM): 19
8ème. Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati): 18
9th. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda): 17
10th. Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati): 15
10ème. Franco Morbidelli (First Pramac/Ducati): 15
10th. Johann Zarco (LCR Honda): 15
13ème. Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo): 13
13ème. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati): 13
15ème. Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha): 10
15ème. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia): 10
17ème. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo): 9
17ème. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha): 9
19ème. Raul Fernandez (TrackHouse/Aprilia): 8
20th. Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda): 7
21ème. Miguel Oliveira (TrackHouse/Aprilia): 6
21st. Lorenzo Savadori (Wild-card/replacing Aprilia and TrackHouse/Aprilia): 6
23e. Pol Espargaró (Wild-card Red Bull KTM): 4
23e. Luca Marini (Repsol Honda): 4
25e. Stefan Bradl (Wild-card Honda HRC): 2
25e. Dani Pedrosa (Wild-card Red Bull KTM): 2
27e. Remy Gardner (Wild-card/remplaçant Yamaha): 1
27e. Michele Pirro (Remplaçant Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati): 1
29e. Andrea Iannone (Remplaçant Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati): 0
