Motorsport professional dies in terrible crash in Germany

The shock is deep: After a tragic accident at the Frohburg Triangle Race, Ducati rider Luca Salvadori succumbed to his injuries.

Munich – The Frohburg Triangle Race in Saxony was overshadowed by a tragic event. During the final Superbike race of the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC), a fatal accident occurred in which the experienced Ducati rider Luca Salvadori from Italy lost his life.

About the accident and the ongoing investigations

The accident occurred in a fast left-hand bend in front of the paddock when German racing driver Didier Grams fell and Salvadori was drawn into the accident. Despite immediate first aid at the scene of the accident and intensive medical care in the hospital, Salvadori succumbed to his injuries.

The exact details of the accident are still under investigation. It is believed that Didier Grams lost control of his vehicle in the fast left-hand bend in front of the paddock and crashed. Salvadori, who was driving immediately behind him, was unable to avoid the accident and was involved in the accident. Grams was lucky and only suffered broken bones. Investigators are trying to reconstruct the exact course of events in order to uncover any possible safety defects.

Despite the fatal accident, it was decided to continue the race. However, in consultation with the organizers and race management, the riders and teams were given the choice of whether they wanted to continue participating. This decision sparked mixed reactions as the shock of losing Salvadori was still deep.

Continuation of the race after Luca Salvadori’s accident

Luca Salvadori, born in 1992, was a racing driver by birth who competed in various racing series. His career began in Italian motorcycle racing in 2009. He was a participant in the MotoE World Championship and drove for the Pramac Racing Team. In addition to his racing career, he was also known as a YouTuber and shared videos about his experiences on the racetrack and in motorsport.