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Daily Mail
an hour ago
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- Daily Mail
Talented motorsport star dies aged 17 after horror crash - with surgeons unable to save him from injuries
An up-and-coming motorcyle racer has died aged 17 after a horrific crash in Spain. Pau Alsina crashed at the MotorLand Aragon circuit near Alcaniz and was thrown from his motorbike, sustaining head injuries. He was rushed to hospital in Zaragoza and underwent emergency surgery but died from his injuries on Monday, two days after his accident. Alsina was competing in this year's FIM JuniorGP World Championship and was placed 13th overall. He began riding motorcycles aged three and from there grew his reputation to become one of Spain's rising stars. More to follow.
Daily Mirror
5 hours 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
a day ago
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- 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
a day ago
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- 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.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The 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 4 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. 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. Tributes have poured in for the teenager from fans on social media. One posted: "Awful news. Rest in peace Pau." 4 4 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 MotoGP champ Marc Marquez as well as other Catalan stars such as Pol and Aleix Espargaro.
