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Messages of support for Sylvain Guintoli have flooded in
The motorsport world has come together in support of former MotoGP racer Sylvain Guintoli following his son Luca’s tragic passing after battling cancer. Sylvain, a former grand prix and Superbike racer who now works as a pundit on TNT Sports’ MotoGP coverage, shared the heartbreaking news on his social media channels on July 31. The outpouring of love and condolences has been immense, with teams like Marc VDS and Tech3 offering their support and tributes to Luca’s memory. Moto2 racer Jake Dixon even wore a special helmet designed by Luca during a race, later auctioning it off for charity. Messages of support have also come from notable figures in the motorsport world, including MotoGP champion Joan Mir and World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea. The overwhelming response of love and sympathy from fans across social media has shown the solidarity and compassion of the motorsport community in times of tragedy.
