Carlos Sainz Pays Tribute to 14-Year Old MotoGP Hopeful Hugo Millan After His Fateful Crash
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Yesterday the motorsport world witnessed the sad demise of 14-year-old Hugo Millan, who died in a massive motorbike incident.
The teenager was taking part in his home race in Motorland Aragon, and with just 13 laps to go, the young Spaniard fell off his bike at turn 5. While he was trying to get off the track he collided with another rider, Milan Leon Pawelec. The race was halted immediately and Milan was airlifted to the near hospital. And despite the best efforts of the medics, they couldn’t save the 14-year-old.
Spanish F1 driver, Carlos Sainz, shared a story on his official Instagram account to mourn the death of a fellow compatriot. The Spaniard wrote: “So sad at the news of Hugo’s passing. My deepest condolences and encouragement to all his family and friends. R.I.P.” (Translated via Google Translate)
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The motorsport world including Marc Marquez also mourns the loss of Hugo Millan
Hugo Millan’s team Cuna de Campeones led the tribute as they wrote: “From the bottom of our hearts, from Cuna de Campeones we want to thank all of you who have shown your condolences and expressions of affection towards Hugo, his family, and those close to him in these difficult times.”
Desde lo más profundo de nuestro corazón desde Cuna de Campeones queremos dar las gracias a todos los que habéis mostrado vuestras condolencias y muestras de cariño hacia Hugo, su familia y sus allegados en estos momentos tan complicados 🧡#SuperHugo pic.twitter.com/OrSsaF2Fls
— Cuna de Campeones (@cuna_campeones) July 26, 2021
One of the most successful drivers of MotoGP history with multiple championship titles, Marc Marquez tweeted: “RIP Hugo Millan. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and team.” (quotes translated via Google)
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DEP Hugo Millán 🙏🏻😔 Mi más sincero pésame a su familia, amigos y equipo. pic.twitter.com/5Vw5ijSCgi
— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) July 25, 2021
Former 125cc world champion and fellow compatriot Alvaro Bautista wrote: “Today the results do not matter. R.I.P. Hugo Millan. My condolences to family and friends.” (quotes translated via google)
Hoy no importan los resultados. DEP Hugo Millan. Mi pesame a familiares y amigos😢😢 pic.twitter.com/qyAuuB4TrK
— Alvaro Bautista Arce (@19Bautista) July 25, 2021
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Team Suzuki added: “Devastating news that 14-year-old Hugo Millan has lost his life while racing in Aragon at the CEV cup. The rider from Huelva had great talent.”
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“All our thoughts are with his family, friends, and team in this horribly sad time.”
Hugo Milan’s accident closely resembles the incident of Jason Dupasquier at Mugello. Jason’s fatal injuries were also caused by being run over by another driver.