This morning, within the framework of the European Le Mans Series test, there was a accident in the paddock area reserved for the support contest Michelin Le Mans Cup. The Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit has announced that Gerhard Freundorfer, Team Manager of the Proton Huber Competition team, has lost his life.
Freundorfer has suffered a accident with his team’s truck during the assembly of the event. He has been treated quickly by the Circuit’s medical staff, but He died from his injuries produced.
sadness and shock
“From the Circuit we deeply regret this loss and we want send our deepest condolences to all of Gerhard’s family, friends and the entire paddock of the European Le Mans Series,” he laments. Josep Lluís Santamaríageneral manager of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
In the same way, Frederic Lequien, CEO of European Le Mans Series He wanted to express his sadness and shock at what happened. “On behalf of the entire endurance family, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Gerhard Freundorfer and the Proton Huber Competition team.”
The race, which takes place this coming weekend at the circuit of Montmelókicks off the endurance season.
2024-04-09 14:20:38
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