Motorcycling in Spain experienced tragedies that shocked the sport, showing the risks that drivers face in each race.
He motorcycling It has championships like MotoGP and Moto2where figures like Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi They stood out. However, fatal accidents are always lurking. Spainin particular, witnessed these tragedies, such as that suffered by Luis Saloma young rider who lost his life in an accident that marked the entire motorcycling community.
The young Spaniard, a motorcyclist who demonstrated his talent from an early age, left an unforgettable legacy after his death in 2016 during training for the Catalan Grand Prix. These types of events open a debate about the importance of safety in sports and how organizational failures can be decisive in tragedies like this. Salom’s accident shocked the world and joined the list of fatal accidents in international competitions.
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What happened to Luis Salom, the motorcyclist who suffered an accident in the middle of the competition?
On June 3, 2016, the native of Palma de Mallorca24 years old, crashed in turn 12 of the Montmeló Circuit during a Moto2 training session. Although immediate efforts were made to save his life, he died after being taken to hospital. His mother, who always accompanied him, was one of the visible faces of pain at his funeral, where hundreds of people showed their respect.
The tributes after his death did not take long to arrive. Murals were erected, and the Luis Salom Route was created in his hometown, where a march is held each year in his honor. Additionally, a street is named after him as a reminder of his legacy.
The Portuguese Miguel Oliveirawho followed Salom closely during the accident, recounted how the pilot lost control of his motorcycle and, as he slid across the ground, he was hit by his own vehicle, which caused irreparable damage. Despite medical efforts, his life could not be saved.
Luis Salom was runner-up in the world in Moto3 in 2012 and third in the general classification in 2013. During his career, he achieved nine victories and 25 podiums, sharing tracks with great figures in current motorcycling. Without a doubt, his career promised much more, but his destiny was cut short that fateful day.
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) deeply mourned his death, and the global motorcycling community expressed its sorrow. The tragedy served as a call to improve safety conditions on the tracks, especially at critical points such as Turn 12 at Montmeló, which has since been redesigned.
Source: Ambito
