The MTM Kawasaki rider was involved in an incident in the FIওM Supersport 300 World Championship’s Race 1 during the Pirelli Portuguese Round at the weekend.

The multi-rider accident caused the race to be immediately red flagged. Steeman was tended to at tr💫ackside and at the circuit medical centre before being transported to Faro hospital.

Steeman has n🦄ow tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Remembering the legacy of Victor Steeman, his incredi𒅌ble personality and racing talent

— WorldSBK (@WorldSBK)

A statement from his family read: “Something you have always bไeen afraid of as a parent of a motorcy🌞cle racer has now happened.

"Our Victor could not win this last race. Despite the unbearable loss and grief, we are extremely proud to share with you tha🌼t our hero, throu😼gh his passing, was able to save 5 other people by donating his organs.

"We would like to thank everyone for the way you have lived with us over the past few days. We will miss our♒ Victor enormously🥂.”

WorldSBK commented: “The WorldSBK family would like to send all our love to hi𓆉s family, team and loved ones. A great personality, a fierce racer and a legacy left embedded in our paddock forever.”

You’ll never be forgotten. You’ll be forever in our hearts.

Victor Steeman,

— WorldSBK (@WorldSBK)

MotoGP commented: “It's with great sadness that we have learned about ꧟the pꦆassing of WorldSSP 300 rider Victor Steeman.

“All within the MotoGP family send our condolences to the🎃 family, fr𝓡iends and team of Victor at this difficult time. Ride in Peace, Victor.”

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