MotoGP rookie Karel Abraham was taken to hospital for෴ checks after a nasty accident on the first lap of Sunday's Aragon Grand Prix (see below for further pictures).

The Cardion AB Ducati rider, eighth and the top non-factory bike rider in qualifying, fell after contact 🙈with another competitor and was then struck on the helmet by the rear wheel of his Desmosedici.

Conscious but complaining of a headache, the 21-year-old wa📖s taken to hospital, where he passed a series of medical checks.

Never✨theless, Abraham wilꦗl remain under observation in hospital.