Moto3 rider Dupasquier passed away after major accident

It's a dark day for motor racing. Jason Dupasquier, who was seriously injured in Moto3 qualifying, has succumbed to his injuries. The rider was 19 years old.

Dupasquier crashed during qualifying at Mugello and was then run over by Ayumu Sasaki's motorcycle, who couldn't avoid the fallen rider. After the crash Dupasquier was left motionless on the track.

Dupasquier was treated on the tarmac for half an hour before being taken to hospital. Unfortunately, the young driver did not survive the accident. Dupasquier was competing in only his second season in Moto3.