MotoGP officials announced this Sunday that Swiss rider Jason Dupasquier lost his life following a crash during the Italian GP qualifying. The organization shared a touching farewell on Twitter, stating that the entire MotoGP community is devastated and sends its love and support to Jason's family and team. After the multi-bike pile-up at Mugello, Dupasquier was transported to Careggi hospital in Florence, though he had sustained brain injuries that were ultimately fatal.
A collision during qualifying for the Italian GP has taken the life of Swiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier, organisers MotoGP said on Sunday. The MotoGP tweeted, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jason Dupasquier.” On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, we extend our condolences to Jason, his team, family, and loved ones. You will be sorely missed, Jason. Ride in peace,” the statement concluded. Dupasquier was admitted to the Careggi hospital in Florence following the multi-bike accident at Mugello, where he suffered brain injuries “incompatible with life”.
While competing in qualifying, Dupasquier—who was in his second year in Moto3—fell and was subsequently hit by another bike, causing him to slide along the track. He received urgent medical attention on-site before being flown to a nearby hospital.
Hospital representatives told AFP on Sunday that the rider had undergone chest surgery during the night, but had also sustained critical and irreversible brain damage.
In response to the tragedy, FIM, IRTA, and DORNA (the sport's commercial rights holder) issued a collective statement.
The official statement expressed deep grief, confirming that Jason Dupasquier had passed away following the terrible accident during the second qualifying session of the Italian GP.
Despite the exhaustive efforts of the circuit's medical team and hospital specialists, the Swiss rider could not be saved. In a show of solidarity, his team, Pruestel GP, decided to withdraw from Sunday's race to honor his memory.
Several other athletes, including Swiss Moto2 rider Tom Luthi, skipped Sunday's event to support Dupasquier’s family at the hospital. Two other riders involved in the crash, Jeremy Alcoba from Spain and Ayumu Sasaki from Japan, were confirmed to be unharmed by the organizers.