The Moto2 race started in the dry at the Algarve International Circuit, but at the start of the race it immediately began to rain, making it extremely difficult for riders riding on slick tires.
The rain then gradually intensified until the first riders of the race, including Tony, entered turn two on lap nine. There eleven riders crashed due to the rain, including Tony Arbolino who was once again fighting for the podium.
Unfortunately, the young Italian was unable to get his bike back to the pit lane within five minutes of the red flag, meaning he was ineligible to re-align on the grid for the seven-lap race.