New Delhi: A nine-year-old Argentine junior motorbike racer, named Lorenzo Somaschini, has passed away after sustaining grave injuries in a crash during a practice session at a weekend competition in Sao Paulo. Somaschini was riding in the free practice for the Honda Junior Cup, one of the area’s largest youth racing events on Friday when he crashed in a curve at the Interlagos track in Sao Paulo.
Somaschini who hailed from Rosario, was taken to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital where he died on Monday, according to event organisers SuperBike Brazil. The officials said that Somaschini received quick medical attention and was initially stabilised but his condition worsened and he was moved to intensive care on Saturday.
“Everyone on the SuperBike Brazil team is appalled by this event and expresses our sincere sorrow to all of Lorenzo’s family and friends,” the organisers said in a statement. He was also known as Lolo and carried the number 99 on his bike in homage to three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo.
Jorge Lorenzo reacts
The former Spanish rider took to his Instagram account and posted a heartfelt message following the news. “My heart breaks because I was his idol and he had my number. Unfortunately, motorcycles can give us everything, at any time. A very big hug to the family.”
Jorge Lorenzo se expresó en sus redes por la muerte de Lorenzo Somaschini, el nene de nueve años que falleció compitiendo en motos en Brasil. El rosarino tenía de ídolo al excampeón de MotoGP. pic.twitter.com/sjwLxBLuIs
— Alejo Iriart (@IriartAlejo) June 18, 2024
The Honda Junior Cup is an event for riders aged between eight and 16 to ride customized motorcycles with specially adapted pedals and handlebars which can clock speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour.
Lorenzo Somaschini was pronounced dead on Monday at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital after crashing at the Interlagos track while riding in the free practice for the Honda Junior Cup on Friday. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
