Mourning for former pilot Sylvain Guintoli: the family announces the tragic loss.

Former MotoGP rider Sylvain Guintoli has suffered a grave loss . In the past few hours, his family announced his tragic death, leaving the motorcycling world and fans deeply shocked. The news was released via an official statement, which expressed grief for the loss and asked for privacy at this dramatic time.

Shocking mourning for Sylvain Guintoli: the official statement.

Yesterday, Wednesday 30 July, Sylvain Guintoli and his wife Caroline publicly announced the passing of their youngest son, Luca, aged just five.

It is with heavy hearts that we want to share the news of the passing of our son Luca, after a year-long battle with cancer. Our family is devastated. Luca brought so much joy and love into our lives. We will cherish the memories we have of him forever. Rest in peace, Luca.

The child was suffering from an aggressive form of cancer, diagnosed in August 2024. From the onset of the disease, the former Superbike world champion had chosen to temporarily step away from racing to devote himself fully to his family. Over the past year, Luca has received numerous gestures of affection and solidarity, including a touching initiative from rider Jake Dixon, who raced at Silverstone in May 2025 wearing a helmet designed by the child , subsequently donating the funds raised to charity.

The news of his death has deeply shocked the motorcycling world, which has rallied around the Guintoli family with messages of affection and condolences from riders, teams, and fans.