Valentino Rossi had been making progress up the order, from sixth on the grid, when he ran wide onto the grass – damp due to the wet conditions – and crashed heavily.

He lost consciousness briefly after the crash, and was transferred to a hospital in Alcañiz for a precautionary CT scan.

[7] In the supporting categories, Maverick Viñales took his second victory of the 2014 Moto2 season, leading home championship leader Esteve Rabat, while Johann Zarco completed the podium for the second race in succession.

[8] In Moto3, Romano Fenati won his fourth race of the season, beating Álex Márquez – who took the championship lead in the process[9] – and Danny Kent to the line in a close finish.

The championship leader going into the round, Jack Miller, could only finish 27th, after colliding with Márquez.