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Rider dies following MotoGP support race incident in Qatar

A Tunisian rider has been killed following a crash during a support race for the season opening MotoGP race at the Losail circuit in Qatar. Taoufik Gattouchi was taking part in the Losail 600 Cup on Friday following MotoGP's final practice when he was involved in  a 'multi-rider incident' on lap ten of the race. He was taken to a local hospital by helicopter, but later passed away. 'The race was red flagged on lap 10 of 15 following a multi-rider incident at Turn 3 and Mr Gattouchi received immediate trackside medical attention,' a statement from Dorna read. 'The 49-year-old was immediately transported by air ambulance to the Hamad hospital in Doha where resuscitation...
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