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      Tributes flood in after British Superbike star Chrissy Rouse dies aged 26 after horror crash at Donington

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      TRIBUTES are pouring in for superbike rider Chrissy Rouse, who has died aged 26, just days after his horror crash at Donington Speedway.Rouse was taken to hospital after crashing on the final corner and being struck by an oncoming rider.
      Rouse passed away aged 26 after a horror crashCredit: Twitter
      The crash happened at the Donnington Park Circuit in LeicestershireCredit: Rex
      He was competing in the third race in Sunday’s penultimate round.
      Rouse underwent an emergency neurosurgery procedure late on Sunday night, but a statement has now confirmed the Crowe Performance rider has passed.
      Tributes have poured in for the Newcastle-born fan favourite.
      Rouse’s former college have hailed him as a “person of excellence”.
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      Emmanuel College said on Twitter: “We are very deeply saddened by the death of former student, staff member and friend, Chrissy Rouse.
      “Someone who exemplified the spirit of Emmanuel College.
      “A person of excellence who lived with humility and demonstrated remarkable love for others.”
      A racing fan said: “There really are no words.
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      “The world has lost a true gent, a top podcaster, British champion and all round nice guy. RIP Chrissy Rouse, you will be sorely missed.”
      A statement from the British Superbike Championship read: “Following an accident during Bennetts British Superbike Championship race three at Donington Park (on Sunday 2 October 2022), competitor Chrissy Rouse crashed heavily on the opening lap of the race and was unavoidably struck by an immediately following rider.
      “He sustained a significant head injury.
      “The race was stopped and he was treated immediately trackside by the BSB Medical Team before being transferred to the circuit medical centre.
      “He was stabilised and put in a medically induced coma at the medical centre before being transferred to Queens Medical Centre/University Hospital, Nottingham for further assessment and treatment.
      “He underwent an emergency neurosurgical procedure shortly after admission.
      “It is with great regret that we have to announce that Chrissy Rouse aged 26, from Newcastle upon Tyne, has succumbed to his injuries, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in hospital earlier this afternoon.”
      The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board has vowed to investigate how the incident occurred.
      The statement continued: “On behalf of Chrissy’s family they wish to convey their deep appreciation for the support and well wishes that they have received in recent days.
      “As well they wish to thank all the attending marshals and medical services who provided such skill and care attending to Chrissy.
      “The family also ask for privacy at this difficult time as they attempt to deal with their devastating loss.
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      “MSVR is now working with the Coroner, Police and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board in order to investigate the full circumstances of this tragic accident.
      “Our deepest condolences are extended to Chrissy’s family, friends and team members.” More

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      ‘Never been so angry’ – Moto3 champ fumes as shocking video surfaces of British rider being assaulted by mechanic

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      MOTOGP star Aleix Espargaro says he has “never been so angry” after a shocking clip surfaced of a mechanic assaulting Tom-Booth Amos from 2019.The unbelievable footage showed the Moto3 rider repeatedly being kicked and beaten up by one of his engineers.
      A shocking clip has emerged of Tom-Booth Amos being assaulted by a mechanicCredit: Twitter
      It showed the Brit rider being attacked in the paddock back in 2019Credit: Twitter
      This is the only thing being talked about in the paddock tonight: frankly unbelievable footage of a mechanic attacking Moto3 rider Tom Booth Amos in the garage after the 2019 race at Buriram pic.twitter.com/8meawe4iJk— Simon Patterson (@denkmit) October 1, 2022

      The video of the vile incident appeared online for the first time during last weekend’s Thai Grand Prix.
      After it went viral, the Shropshire-born Booth-Amos soon took to Instagram to confirm that he had “kept quiet” for three years as it was his “dream to stay in the paddock”.
      The 26-year-old only lasted that year with the third-tier CIP Moto KTM team.
      He added: “There was a lot of issues with the team that year that was never spoken about.”
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      That led to Espargaro, who is currently third in the MotoGP title race, telling The Race after watching the footage: “I saw the video, and I’ve never been that angry in all my career.
      “I’ve never seen something like this in a paddock, and I called [MotoGP sporting director] Carlos Ezpeleta and I talked with him.
      “I’m nobody to decide, but I feel like I’m one of the old men of this paddock after almost 20 years in it.
      “We have no riders’ union, but I think that it’s right that the moral riders speak up when something like this happens.”
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      Espargaro, 33, added: “For me this guy has to be out of the paddock, and Dorna has to go to the courts with him.
      “This is something that we’ve seen in other places, and this is even more dangerous.”
      Portuguese star Miguel Oliveira claimed victory on Sunday in Thailand. More