Emotions are high in the Grand Prix paddock following the death of Fausto Gresini. The man was appreciated and tributes have been coming since his hard lost fight against Covid-19. The event shocked well beyond a Honda clan of which he has long been a brilliant representative in MotoGP and which he is still in Moto3. The proof with the Suzuki project manager Shinichi Sahara who had his moving words for the boss and former double World Champion 125 disappeared…
Fausto Gresini left us after two painful months fighting against this damn Covid-19. The family of the boss of the eponymous teams received expressions of condolences from around the world. Team members Suzuki ecstar were also hit hard by the sad news, as highlighted Shinichi Sahara : " Fausto Gresini was a great driver and an intelligent and efficient team manager. Not only does he belong to a select group of drivers who are on the list of world champions, but he has also built strong Grand Prix teams after his own career that have competed at the highest level. He has also become a true promoter of young talents. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone and we are sorry that Fausto fell victim to this terrible virus ».
“Fausto Gresini lived his dream”
« As a racing team we live a fast and passionate life, and this is how Fausto lived his dream, first as a driver and later with a team of the same name. With his positive attitude and commitment, he has always led a precise and efficient team. We have lost a competitor, a colleague and a friend "Adds Sahara.
« Our thoughts are with his wife Nadia and his children Lorenzo, Luca, Alice and Agnese, the entire Gresini and Aprilia family and all the many people who had the privilege of working with him and knowing him personally » finished the engineer on speedweek.
