World Superbikes have confirmed that Dutch Supersport 300 rider Victor Steeman has passed away at the age of 22. (Read More Here).
Steeman was involved in a crash with other riders during a Supersport 300 race in Portugal at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve over the weekend.
It has been confirmed by World Superbikes that Steeman has died from the injuries.
A statement said: “Despite the best efforts of the circuit’s medical staff, marshals and hospital staff, Steeman has sadly succumbed to his injuries.”
Steeman’s family added in a statement: “Something you have always been afraid of as a parent of a motorcycle racer has now happened. Our Victor could not win this last race.
“Despite the unbearable loss and grief, we are extremely proud to share with you that our hero, through his passing, was able to save five other people by donating his organs.
“We would like to thank everyone for the way you have lived with us over the past few days. We will miss our Victor enormously.”
The news comes less than a week after British Superbikes rider Chrissy Rouse passed away after a crash at Donington Park.
So, given the delay, the start of the WSBK race was delayed so that the helicopter could return to the circuit.
Furthermore, the WSSP300 race will resume at the end of the day, after the WSSP race, according to the organization.
Motorcycle Sports wishes a speedy recovery for the rider. “We would like to thank everyone for the way you have lived with us over the past few days. We will miss our Victor enormously.”
WorldSBK commented: “The WorldSBK family would like to send all our love to his family, team and loved ones. A great personality, a fierce racer and a legacy left embedded in our paddock forever.”
MotoGP commented: “It’s with great sadness that we have learned about the passing of WorldSSP 300 rider Victor Steeman.
Steeman started the Portuguese round of the championship with a mathematical chance of taking the title after four wins this season.
His family said he had been able to save five other people by donating his organs.
Steeman’s death comes less than a week after British Superbikes rider Chrissy Rouse, 26, died of head injuries after being struck by another rider in a race at England’s Donington Park circuit.
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