Tunisian rider passes on in a crash during Losail Cup race.

By Nairi •

It’s with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Tunisian rider, Taoufik Gattouchi, following an incident that occured Yesterday evening (18th March) during the Losail 600 Cup support race at the Losail International Circuit.

The race was red flagged on lap 10 of 15 following a multi-rider incident at Turn 3 and Mr Gattouchi (Number 67) received immediate trackside medical attention.

The 49-year-old was immediately transported by air ambulance to the Hamad Hospital in Doha where resuscitation continued. Unfortunately, Mr Gattouchi succumbed to his injuries.

The FIM, Losail Circuit Sports Club, QMMF, Dorna Sports and the entire MotoGP community wishes to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of Mr Gattouchi.

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2 comments

By britexpat• 20 Mar 2016 03:23

He died doing what he loved .. RIP

By wagamawy• 19 Mar 2016 16:59

You didn't cite motogp.com

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Tunisian rider passes on in a crash during Losail Cup race.

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