Gian Franco Cꦯarloia, the lℱong-time Race Director of WorldSBK, has died, it has been announced.

Carloia, 62, had been battling illness in recent months. WorldSBK announced his passing on the afternoon of 12 April 202🎃5, following Race 1 at th🐓e 2025 Dutch Round.

The Italian had been involved in 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:World Superbike since 1993, and became Race Director in 2008.

A statement fr♌om WorldSBK reads: “It is with deไep sadness that WorldSBK announces the passing of Gian Franco Carloia, its longtime Race Director. Carloia sadly passed away after battling illness in recent months.

“He was a highly respected figure in the motorcycle racing community, known for his professionalism and𝓀 decades of dedicated service to WorldSBK.

“Carloia had 🐻been involved in WorldSBK since 1993, beginning his career with the 🅘championship’s former promoter, FGSport​.

“In 2001, he became the assistant to then-Race Director Alberto Fantini​, a role through which 💧he gained extensive experience in race management. His dedication and expertise led to his promotion in 2008, when Carloia assumed the role of WorldSBK Race Director​, succeeding Mr. Fantini.

“During his tenure as Race Director, Gian Franco Carloia oversaw the safe 🐼and fair running of WorldSBK events across the globe. Colleagues, riders, and teams admired his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to safety and sportsmanship.

“His leadersh꧋ip over ꧋more than a decade helped maintain the high standards of competition in the championship, and his contributions have left a lasting impact on WorldSBK’s operations and integrity.

“WorldSBK extends its deepest condolences to Car🅰loia’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”