Tragedy on the Interlagos circuit, in Brazil: the very young motorcyclist Lorenzo Somaschini, 9 years old, died following a fall on the track. The accident occurred during the fourth round of the Honda Junior Cup, the Brazilian Superbike championship reserved for minors.
Lorenzo Somaschini died on the Interlagos circuit in Brazil
The little one, born in Rosary in Argentinadied today, Tuesday 18 June, from the consequences of the accident last Friday.
Somaschini he hit his head after he lost control of his minibike and his condition immediately appeared very serious.
The death was made official in the Italian night between Monday and Tuesday atAlbert Einstein hospital Of St. Paulwhere he had been admitted to intensive care after the accident.
The next July 17 what was considered the child prodigy of Argentine motorcycling would have turned ten.
The announcement on social media by the organizers of the race
The organizers of the race, Superbike Brasilannounced the news of his death on their social media channels.
“We are saddened by what happened and express our sincere condolences to all of Lorenzo’s family and friends.“ we read in the post Instagram.
“The organization of SuperBike Brasil – the post continues – has been providing full assistance to the driver’s family since Friday 14 June, when the Argentine fell during the first free practice of the Jr Cup.”
The broken dream of a young talent
As reported by the local media, Lorenzo’s passion for engines it had started at the age of four, when his father gave him his first minibike.
A love at first sight that Lorenzo had cultivated, showing off in various category races. His dream was to get to MotoGP and become World Champion.
A dream broken too soon, in the well-known curve Pinheirinho Of Interlagosone of the most famous circuits in the motoring world.
Photo source: ANSA
