Disappearance of Jean-François Le Glatin

Jean-François Le Glatin did not survive his injuries following the serious collision he suffered on Sunday on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans during the Speed ​​Open. Sad start to the season…

Jean-François Le Glatin, 40, died on the night from Sunday to Monday at the hospital in Le Mans, following a collective fall in the pit straight on the Bugatti circuit, after the first round of the Open speed in the Blockbuster category.

Living in the Vaucluse, Jean-François notably finished 4th at the 4 Hours of Barcelona last year. He had also won the titles of vice-champion of France national Superproduction in 2002, winner of the Coupe de France Promosport 1000 cc and vice-champion of France Superbike and Stocksport in 2001.

The pilot regularly participated in the site, specializing in motorcycle racing. "Jeff made us live his passion for motorcycle sport through his race summaries and analyzes", explains Pascal Blejean, the site manager:"words fail me to express my grief to you because it is a great loss for all of us"…

Jean-François leaves behind his wife Valerie and their little daughter Lucie, whose pain we can only share and to whom we send all our support….

Eric MICHEL

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