Paulo Goncalves has passed away while competing at the Dakar Rally.
A medical helicopter was immediately dispatched to Goncalves which flew him to Layla Hospital where the Portuguese rider was pronounced dead.
Full statement from Dakar Rally organisers:
“The entire Dakar caravan would like to extend its sincere condolences to his friends and family.”
Sunday’s edition of the ApexF1 round-up.
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