Racing towards Triumph, Cruising through Tragedy: The Inspiring Journey of an Ex-MotoGP Star in His Wheelchair

Racing towards Triumph, Cruising through Tragedy: The Inspiring Journey of an Ex-MotoGP Star in His Wheelchair

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Three-months on from a life-changing crash, Carlos Tatay is out of danger but remains in a truly precarious situation, rife with uncertainty and apparent in-fighting. The sometime Moto3 podium finisher speaks to The Race about it

Carlos Tatay, former Red Bull Rookies Cup champion, is currently facing financial struggles due to the medical bills resulting from his life-changing injuries sustained during the Moto2 European Championship earlier this year. Despite three months having passed since the accident, there has been no resolution as the Spanish and Valencian motorcycle federations continue to dispute over insurance coverage. This situation adds significant mental stress to an already difficult time for Tatay. Following his crash in July, which caused a broken back and spinal cord damage, he underwent emergency surgery in Portugal before being transferred to a hospital in Toledo, Spain. Tatay’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation have been impacted by the organizational disputes within the Spanish motorcycle racing structure, regarding responsibility for his care and the financial commitments required for his recovery.

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Source: The Race

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