Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after Mugello qualifying crash
Dupasquier, 19, was struck by another bike after falling and slid along the track at the Mugello Circuit.
"Despite the best efforts of circuit medical staff and all those subsequently attending to the Swiss rider... Dupasquier has sadly succumbed to his injuries," MotoGP said. It added: "On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, we send our love to his team, his family, and loved ones. You surely will be missed, Jason. Ride in peace."
The MotoGP grid held a minute's silence before Sunday's Grand Prix. France's Fabio Quartararo, who won the race, dedicated his victory to Dupasquier. He and the other two riders to finish on the podium Portugal's Miguel Oliveira and Spain's Joan Mir held up the Swiss flag. Dupasquier started his career in Supermoto and was a multiple-time Swiss national champion. He switched to circuit racing in 2016 and made his Moto3 debut in 2020.
Going into the weekend's Italian Grand Prix, Dupasquier was 10th in the World Championship standings, with 27 points from the opening five races of his second season." Dupasquier had made an impressive start to his second season in the lightweight class of Grand Prix racing, consistently scoring points and within the top 10 in the standings," added MotoGP.Prestel GP, his team, posted: "We're devastated, and at this time, all of our thoughts are with Jason's family. You'll be sorely missed and never forgotten."
He was treated by medical staff for more than 30 minutes on the track as the session was red-flagged before he was airlifted to Careggi Hospital. Fellow Swiss rider Tom Luthi decided not to race in the MotoGP 2 race on Sunday and had gone to the hospital close to Dupasquier's family, said his SAG Racing Team.
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