It is with great sadness that we have learned from his family of the passing of Spanish rider Carles Falcón.
In the second special stage linking Al Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi, the rider suffered a heavy fall at km 448.
The emergency services who attended quickly were able to see the seriousness of his condition. Transferred by helicopter to Al Duwadimi hospital, then evacuated to Riyadh hospital, Carles was repatriated to Spain a few days later.
Despite all the efforts of medical personnel, the rider finally succumbed to his injuries.
Carles Falcón, aged 45, was participating in the Dakar for the second time. He ranked 68th in 2022 while he was part of the category of unassisted bikers, in which he occupied 16th place in the final ranking. This year he signed up for the TwinTrail Racing Team. Originally from Tarragona and practicing trials, he was a motorcycle tour guide and off-road instructor.
The FIM Family, the organisation and competitors of the Dakar extend their most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
FIM Communications