French rider Victor Steeman, who was seriously injured on Saturday in an accident during the SuperSport300 race at the World Superbike Championship, died on Tuesday, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) announced.
In a statement, the FIM, along with the WorldSBK paddock and the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, expressed their feelings at the death of the young driver, 22, who spent three days in hospital in critical condition after being hit on the head. hit by another rider after falling from his motorcycle in the last corner of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
We are deeply saddened to report the loss of WorldSSP300 rider Victor Steeman
The WorldSBK family wants to send all our love to his family, team and loved ones. A great personality, a fierce racer and a legacy that will be imbedded in our paddock forever
Ride in peace Victor pic.twitter.com/suVbB59o9h
— WorldSBK (@WorldSBK) October 11, 2022
The SuperSport300 race of the World Superbike Championship was interrupted on the third round, following the accident involving Spaniard Gonzalez Perez in addition to Victor Seeman, both in Kawasaki Ninja 400 and the one that followed in the middle of the pack at the time. ‘ led by the German Dirk Geiger.
In its note, the FIM reports a message from Steeman’s family: “One thing that we as parents of motorcycle racers always feared has now happened. Our Victor did not win his last race. Despite the excruciating pain and grief, we are very proud to have shared with you our hero who when he died saved five other people by donating their organs we want to thank everyone for the way they have lived with us over the past few days we will miss Victor very much “.
Source: DN
