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.
Pau Alsina has tragically died after a training accident[/caption]
He was rushed to hospital after the ‘violent crash’[/caption]
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.”
He succumbed to his injuries despite surgery after the crash[/caption]
Tributes have been made to him on social media[/caption]
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.
