19-year-old Moto3 racer Jason Dupasquier has passed away after his involvement in a multi-bike crash in Florence.
Dupasquier was airlifted to hospital from the qualifying rounds of the Mugello Grand Prix, a MotoGP event.
Despite the efforts of the medical teams, the Swiss rider passed away, leaving the motorcycling community in mourning.
Jason Dupasquier
We’re deeply saddened to report the loss of Jason Dupasquier
On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, we send our love to his team, his family and loved ones
You will be sorely missed, Jason. Ride in peace pic.twitter.com/nZCzlmJsVi— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) May 30, 2021
"Following a serious incident in the Moto3 Qualifying 2 session at the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, it is with great sadness that we report the passing of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier,' a statement from MotoGP read.
"Dupasquier was involved in a multi-rider incident between Turns 9 and 10, with the session red flagged thereafter.
"FIM Medical Intervention Vehicles arrived at the site immediately and the Swiss rider was attended to on track before being transferred by medical helicopter, in a stable state, to Careggi Hospital in Florence.
"Despite the best efforts of circuit medical staff and all those subsequently attending to the Swiss rider, the hospital has announced that Dupasquier has sadly succumbed to his injuries.
"The FIM, IRTA, MSMA and Dorna Sports pass on our deepest condolences to Dupasquier’s family, friends, team and loved ones."
Mugello
"We’re deeply saddened to report the loss of Jason Dupasquier On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, we send our love to his team, his family and loved ones. You will be sorely missed, Jason. Ride in peace," said a tweet from MotoGP.
19-year-old Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has passed away following a serious crash in the Italian GP qualifying session on Saturday.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 30, 2021
2001 - 2021
Following a serious incident on Saturday, Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has sadly passed away at the age of 19.
The thoughts of everyone at BT Sport are with Jason's friends, family and team-mates. pic.twitter.com/eXMYuLVjLJ— MotoGP on BT Sport (@btsportmotogp) May 30, 2021
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