Motorcycles

Romboni Loses His Life At Sic Supermoto Day

1 Mins read

Former 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix winner Doriano Romboni passed away on Saturday after being involved in a tragic accident at the Sic Supermoto Day. Romboni was among a number of motorsport stars taking part in the event at the Latina Circuit, held in memory of the late Marco Simoncelli but he would sadly lose his own life in the second practice session.

According to reports, the 44 year old crashed before being struck by a following rider and was immediately evacuated by helicopter to Santa Maria Goretti hospital but despite the best efforts, he succumbed to his injuries later in the afternoon.

The Italian Motorcycling Federation (FMI) cancelled the rest of the event as a mark of respect and the federation’s President Paolo Sesti paid tribute to the man who took six GP victories as well as racing in all three classes across his career.

“After the tragic accident which claimed the life of Doriano Romboni we have cancelled the event as a sign of mourning and respect for Doriano and his family, to whom we show our support at this difficult time. In losing Doriano we lose a generous rider, a highly valued personality and a great coach, who was dearly loved and appreciated by everyone involved in international motorcycling.”

Avatar photo
5101 posts

About author
MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and WorldSBK writer for The Checkered Flag. Contact: [email protected]
Articles
Related posts
Circuit NewsMotorcycles

Pol Tarres breaks own bike altitude world record

1 Mins read
Yamaha’s rally raid ace Pol Tarrés set the world record for the highest altitude climb on a bike when he ascended 6,677 metres up Ojos del Salado on his Ténéré World Raid.
Circuit NewsMotorcycles

FIM ban on Russians, Belarusians to continue into 2024

2 Mins read
As Moscow’s three-day war on Ukraine extends into its 651st day, its riders as well as Minsk’s will remain barred from competing in FIM-sanctioned events through at least the start of 2024.
MotorcyclesOff Road

Gotland Grand National losing Tofta site amid Swedish Army activity

3 Mins read
The Gotland Grand National, the world’s largest enduro race, will no longer be held at Tofta shooting range after 2023 as the Swedish military increases exercises there amid the current global climate.