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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Pau Alsina: JuniorGP World Championship star dies aged 17 following horror crash
Pau Alsina suffered severe injuries to his head after he was thrown from his bike at the MotorLand Aragón circuit, near Alcañiz, Spain, and doctors were unable to save the teenager A rising motorcycle star has died aged just 17 after a horror racing smash. Pau Alsina sustained head injuries when he was thrown from his bike. He died in hospital on Monday two days after the crasg, which happened during the JuniorGP World Championship at the MotorLand Aragón circuit, near Alcañiz, eastern Spain. Pau was rushed to a hospital in Zaragoza, where he underwent emergency surgery. Despite the swift medical intervention, the 17-year-old racing star died from his injuries. The teenager, from Sallent in Catalonia, began riding motorcycles aged three. He was one of the standout talents in the Estrella Galicia 0,0 team and had already started making a name for himself in this season's JuniorGP World Championship. Pau was ranked 13th in the overall standings and had scored points in every race except the first. He was also competing in the Italian CIV Moto3 Championship, where he sat in fourth place overall with two podium finishes to his name. He was among a new generation of Spanish riders tipped for greatness. Pau often said in interviews that his idols were the Márquez and Espargaró brothers. His team said in a statement: "Pau's commitment, energy, and always positive and warm attitude will remain with us forever. Rest in peace, Pau. We love you." The Sallent City Council held a day of mourning yesterday and a minute's silence in the youngster's memory. Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez posted his condolences to Pau Alsina in an Instagram story, writing: "No words. How unfair life is. Rest in peace, Pau." The circumstances of the crash are not yet clear and remain under investigation. The tragic news comes just weeks after another Spanish rider, Borja Gómez from Murcia, of the Stock class, passed away following an accident while preparing for the previous race event as part of the circuit, in Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours in France. Last year, a MotoGP star was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a 120mph crash during the Australian Grand Prix Sprint race. Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi hit the back of Spain's Maverick Vinales on the first corner at the Phillip Island circuit. The two riders both went flying off their bikes, with the incident described as a "massive crash" by the MotoGP commentator. But Vinales has been declared fit after the incident but Bezzecchi was airlifted to hospital in Melbourne to undergo a full checkup. Despite impacting at 120mph, Bezzecchi is understood not to have suffered any fractures or serious injuries.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Pau Alsina dead at 17: Rising motorbike star killed in horror crash as tributes pour in
MOTOCYCLING sensation Pau Alsina has tragically died in a training accident. The 17-year-old sensation was practising at Motorland Aragon in Spain when the tragedy struck. 4 Pau Alsina has tragically died after a training accident Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 4 He was rushed to hospital after the 'violent crash' Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 Alsina was preparing for the next round of the FIM JuniorGP, which was scheduled for Saturday. However, he was then rushed to hospital after he was thrown from his bike during a "violent crash". He had emergency surgery in Zaragoza but sadly succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday. The rider's death was confirmed by the President of the Government of Catalonia, Salvador Illa Roca. READ MORE IN SPORT A social media post read: "I mourn the death of the young rider Pau Alsina, one of the great promises of our motorcycling, in a tragic accident. "My heartfelt condolences and warmth to his family, friends, and teammates." Spanish reports have revealed that his body will be moved to his home region in Catalonia once arrangements are made. He was viewed as one of the most promising riders in Spain and was a member of the Estrella Galicia team. Most read in Motorsport Tributes have poured in for the teenager from fans on social media. One posted: "Awful news. Rest in peace Pau." 4 He succumbed to his injuries despite surgery after the crash Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 4 Tributes have been made to him on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 A second wrote: "May he rest in peace. Every man who participates in a sport is a hero." A third commented: "Rest in peace, Pau. Thoughts and prayers with his family." A fourth said: "Ride in peace, Pau." Another added: "Very sad news, RIP." It is believed that Alsina had a plan to reach MotoGP in the next five years. He looked up to the likes of six-time
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Pau Alsina dead at 17: Rising motorbike star killed in horror crash as tributes pour in
His tragic death was confirmed on social media REST IN PEACE Pau Alsina dead at 17: Rising motorbike star killed in horror crash as tributes pour in MOTOCYCLING sensation Pau Alsina has tragically died in a training accident. The 17-year-old sensation was practising at Motorland Aragon in Spain when the tragedy struck. Advertisement 4 Pau Alsina has tragically died after a training accident Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 4 He was rushed to hospital after the 'violent crash' Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 Alsina was preparing for the next round of the FIM JuniorGP, which was scheduled for Saturday. However, he was then rushed to hospital after he was thrown from his bike during a "violent crash". He had emergency surgery in Zaragoza but sadly succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday. The rider's death was confirmed by the President of the Government of Catalonia, Salvador Illa Roca. Advertisement A social media post read: "I mourn the death of the young rider Pau Alsina, one of the great promises of our motorcycling, in a tragic accident. "My heartfelt condolences and warmth to his family, friends, and teammates." Spanish reports have revealed that his body will be moved to his home region in Catalonia once arrangements are made. He was viewed as one of the most promising riders in Spain and was a member of the Estrella Galicia team. Advertisement Tributes have poured in for the teenager from fans on social media. One posted: "Awful news. Rest in peace Pau." 4 He succumbed to his injuries despite surgery after the crash Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 4 Tributes have been made to him on social media Credit: INSTAGRAM @paualsina26 Advertisement A second wrote: "May he rest in peace. Every man who participates in a sport is a hero." A third commented: "Rest in peace, Pau. Thoughts and prayers with his family." A fourth said: "Ride in peace, Pau." Another added: "Very sad news, RIP." Advertisement It is believed that Alsina had a plan to reach MotoGP in the next five years. He looked up to the likes of six-time MotoGP champ Marc Marquez as well as other Catalan stars such as Pol and Aleix Espargaro.
Japan Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Thymen Arensman gives Ineos something to cheer about at Tour as doping cloud hangs
Thymen Arensman gave Ineos-Grenadiers something to cheer about, despite a doping cloud hanging over the team, as he won the 14th stage of the Tour de France following a superb solo ride in the 182.6-km mountain trek between Pau and Superbagneres on Saturday. Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey as he took second place by beating chief rival Jonas Vingegaard in a two-man sprint finish, one minute 12 seconds behind Arensman, the first rider from the British outfit to win on the Tour in two years. Ineos-Grenadiers have been facing questions about one of their team carers, who is at the center of allegations involving alleged message exchanges in 2012 with a doctor connected to the notorious Operation Aderlass doping scandal, which rocked the sporting world in 2019. Bradley Wiggins won the Tour in 2012 with the team, which was then known as Team Sky, before Chris Froome went on to win another four for the squad. The team carer was seen at the beginning of the Tour in Lille but has not been sighted in recent days. "I have no idea about this, you have to ask the management about this. I'm just focused on my job, doing my own thing," Arensman told reporters. Although no formal charges have been brought, the development has cast a shadow over the team's Tour campaign. "Ineos Grenadiers Cycling Team is aware of recent media allegations relating to the 2012 season and a member of its staff. These allegations have not to date been presented to the team by any appropriate authority," the team said in a statement. The team added that it had formally requested information from the International Testing Agency and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding doping violations. The agency said it would not further comment on the matter. Operation Aderlass, which began with a raid during the 2019 Nordic World Ski Championships in Austria, implicated athletes and medical personnel across several sports, including cycling. The doctor at the center of the case, Mark Schmidt, was later convicted and sentenced to prison time for administering illegal blood transfusions. On the Tour, defending champion Pogacar extended his lead over Vingegaard in the general classification by six seconds to 4:13 at the end of a stage which saw Belgian Remco Evenepoel, who had started the day in third place overall, abandon the race. The day belonged to Arensman, however, as the Dutchman went solo from the day's breakaway in the penultimate climb to the Col de Peyresourde (7.1 kilometers at a 7.8% gradient) before his team car hit and knocked down a spectator amid the usual roadside chaos on the Tour. Arensman never looked back and held firm on his way up to Superbagneres (12.4 km at 7.3%) as Vingegaard attacked several times in an attempt to drop Pogacar. But the world champion did not flinch and easily beat his rival in the final meters to further cement his dominance. "I can't really believe it," Arensman said. "I got sick after the Giro, but I had a good preparation going into my first Tour. I had to be patient and wait for the mountains to try my luck. This is unbelievable, the way I did it today." "I had amazing legs and I'm in the shape of my life. I thought with Tadej and Jonas in the favorites group three minutes behind, I was not sure I had enough, but I held them off." The peloton, controlled by Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates-XRG, reduced the gap with the breakaway from four to just over two minutes, giving the sense that the Slovenian would go for the win. But Arensman had other ideas and he went on his own in the Col de Peyresourde and never looked back.
RNZ News
19-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Tour de France: Arensman wins 14th stage, Pogacar retains yellow jersey with second
Dutch rider Thymen Arensman assisted with his bike after winning the 14th stage of the 2025 Tour de France. Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO Dutch rider Thymen Arensman gave his Ineos-Grenadiers team something to cheer about as he won the 14th stage of the Tour de France after a superb solo ride in the 182.6km mountain trek between Pau and Superbagneres on Saturday (France time). Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey as he took second place by beating chief rival Jonas Vingegaard in a two-man sprint finish, one minute 12 seconds behind Arensman, the first rider from the British outfit to win on the Tour in two years. Ineos Grenadiers have been facing questions about one of their team carers, who is at the centre of allegations involving alleged message exchanges in 2012 with a doctor connected to the notorious Operation Aderlass doping scandal, which rocked the sporting world in 2019. Bradley Wiggins won the Tour in 2012 with the team, which was then known as Team Sky before Chris Froome went on to win another four for the squad. Although no formal charges have been brought, the development has cast a shadow over the team's Tour campaign, with the carer nowhere to be seen in recent days. "Ineos Grenadiers Cycling Team is aware of recent media allegations relating to the 2012 season and a member of its staff. These allegations have not to date been presented to the team by any appropriate authority," the team said in a statement. The team added that it had formally requested information from the International Testing Agency (ITA) and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding doping violations. Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates - XRG on the podium with the yellow jersey during stage 13 of this year's Tour de France. Photo: Vincent Kalut The ITA told Reuters it would not further comment on the matter. Operation Aderlass, which began with a raid during the 2019 Nordic World Ski Championships in Austria, implicated athletes and medical personnel across several sports, including cycling. The doctor at the centre of the case, Mark Schmidt, was later convicted and sentenced to prison for administering illegal blood transfusions. On the Tour, defending champion Pogacar extended his lead over Dane Vingegaard in the general classification by six seconds to 4:13 at the end of the Pyrenean stage, but the day belonged to Arensman, however, as the Dutchman went solo from the day's breakaway in the penultimate climb to the Col de Peyresourde (7.1 km at 7.8 percent) before his team car hit and knocked down a spectator amid the usual roadside chaos on the Tour. Arensman never looked back and held firm on his way up to Superbagneres (12.4 km at 7.3 percent) as Vingegaard attacked several times in an attempt to drop Pogacar. But the world champion did not flinch and easily beat his rival in the final metres to further cement his dominance. "I can't really believe it. I got sick after the Giro, but I had a good preparation going into my first Tour. I had to be patient and wait for the mountains to try my luck. This is unbelievable, the way I did it today," Arensman said. "I had amazing legs and I'm in the shape of my life. I thought with Tadej and Jonas in the favourites group three minutes behind, I was not sure I had enough, but I held them off." New Zealand rider Lawrence Pithie finished 77th in the stage, and is 95th in the general classification standings. - Reuters
