Sad news as World Supersport 300 rider Victor Steeman, 22, succumbs to his injuries after a crash in last weekend's Portimao round. Rest in peace, Victor. WorldSBK
Motorcycle racing's governing body, the FIM, announced on Tuesday evening that the Dutch rider had succumbed to head injuries sustained in a multi-rider accident at Turn 14 in Saturday's opening race at the Portuguese track.
MTM Kawasaki rider Steeman was taken to the medical centre before being transferred by helicopter to hospital in the nearby city of Faro, where he would sadly pass away several days later. "Despite the unbearable loss and grief, we are extremely proud to share with you that our hero, through his passing, was able to save five other people by donating his organs.
After a year out of the series, he returned in 2021, taking his first win at Most and finishing 10th in the championship.
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