Tributes to Luis Salom

SAG Team:"The SAG Team cries the loss of Luis Salom.

"The SAG Team rider, Luis Salom, died today at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya during the second free practice of the journey. A fatal crash occurred in the second-last corner of the track produced several injuries on Luis and, despite the efforts of the medical services to reanimate him, anything was enough to safe his life.

"Luis Salom, a 24 years old rider, joined the team based on Barcelona this season and reached a valuable podium at the season opening race held in Qatar, where he was second. His SAG Team incorporation provided experience and compromise to the squad, and his extroverted character gained quickly the esteem of the whole SAG Team members.

"Edu Perales: 'Today's a truly sad journey for the SAG Team family and the sports world in general; Luis left us in a corner of the circuit competing, making what he loved. For a family as we are, that enjoyed his successes and work, his smile and determination, his loss leaves a big emptiness in our hearts. Today, the SAG Team joins the sadness of his family and friends. Rest in peace Luis, thanks for everything you gave us during the time we spent together, I'm sure you will keep fighting up there, we will never forget you'."

Yamaha: "Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team and its riders, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi, express their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and team of Moto2 Spanish rider Luis Salom, who tragically passed away today at Montmel?. R.I.P. Luis."

Destrozado, muy triste y sin palabras... Todo mi ?nimo a su familia. DEP Luis Salom.-- Jorge Lorenzo (@lorenzo99) June 3, 2016

Sad day.ciao Luis.

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Honda: "Honda HRC, together with riders Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa and the entire Repsol Honda Team, wish to express their deepest condolences to the family, friends and team of Moto2 Spanish rider Luis Salom, who tragically lost his life today during free practice for the Catalan GP."

Hard blow for all the World Championship. We will always remember you. #RIPLuisSalom pic.twitter.com/7mo4223eTG-- Marc M?rquez (@marcmarquez93) June 3, 2016

Desolado por la p?rdida de un gran amigo! Mi m?s sincero p?same a la familia. Siempre te recordaremos. pic.twitter.com/51xGcO1tSl-- Dani Pedrosa (@26_DaniPedrosa) June 3, 2016

Sincerest condolences today from @DucatiMotor #DucatiTeam to family, friends and team of Moto2 racer Luis Salom.-- Ducati Motor (@DucatiMotor) June 3, 2016

This is what we hate about the sport that we love. My thoughts are with the family of Luis Salom.-- Andrea Dovizioso (@AndreaDovizioso) June 3, 2016

Oggi ? un giorno veramente triste!
Addio Luis!! Il tuo sorriso lo porter? sempre nel mio cuore. #39 pic.twitter.com/0myopoWfji-- Andrea Iannone (@andreaiannone29) June 3, 2016

Suzuki: "Team SUZUKI ECSTAR wishes to pass on its condolences and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Moto2 rider Luis Salom who succumbed to injuries following an incident in today's second Free Practice session at the Catalunya MotoGP."

T? fuiste uno de mis rivales m?s duros, uno de mis mejores compa?eros de equipo y despu?s un amigo. Luis39 pic.twitter.com/SaNyfAwJZS-- Maverick Vi?ales (@maverickmack25) June 3, 2016

Rabia, impotencia, tristeza... Jamas te olvidaremos amigo! Toda la fuerza del mundo a su madre, familia y amigos! #DEP #Mexicano

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Aprilia Racing Team wish to express their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and team of Spanish racer Luis Salom.-- Aprilia (@ApriliaOfficial) June 3, 2016

Dia triste para el motociclismo.Mi pesame a familiares y amigos de Luis. DEP pic.twitter.com/CO1PnvFyAE-- Alvaro Bautista Arce (@19Bautista) June 3, 2016

Very sad feelings all my condolences to the friends and family of Luis. RIP

A photo posted by Stefan Bradl (@stefanbradl6) on Jun 3, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

Tech 3: "Due to the tragic incident involving Moto2 rider Luis Salom, the entire Tech3 team would like to send their deepest condolences to his family, the SAG team and everyone else affected. It was an honour for us all to be touched by his passion for racing, his kindness and good nature and it was a privilege to race with Luis over the years. He will forever remain in our hearts and we will stand united with all those affected. The entire team would like to send their condolences to Luis' family and friends."

Que duro... cuesta asimilar esto. No caeras en el olvido Mexicano! Ya te echamos de menos! #RIP #DEP #LS39 pic.twitter.com/TNDuGwdMIh-- Pol Espargar? (@polespargaro) June 3, 2016

LCR Honda:"The LCR Honda Team would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends and Team of Luis Salom, after the Moto2 rider tragically lost his life at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday afternoon.

"As the motorcycling fraternity unites at this difficult time, Lucio Cecchinello, Cal Crutchlow and the whole of the Team will mourn the loss of an extremely popular and talented rider.

"Cal Crutchlow: 'We are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Luis Salom. Our sport is the best sport in the world, but can be so very cruel sometimes. It is such a shock, but there is nothing more to say other than the fact that our thoughts are firmly with his family and friends at this time.'

"Lucio Cecchinello - Team Principal: 'It's difficult to say anything at such sad news, but I offer my heartfelt sympathy to Luis' family. He lived his life doing what he truly loved, which was racing motorcycles with great success'."

Pramac Ducati:

Today we are not social anymore.
R.I.P. Luis-- OCTO Pramac Yakhnich (@pramacracing) June 3, 2016

My love and heart is with Luis salom and his family. We lost another great rider. R.I.P Luis pic.twitter.com/eZXf8SU8rQ-- ReddingPower #45 (@Reddingpower) June 3, 2016

Marc VDS: "Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS were saddened to hear that Luis Salom succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash during Free Practice 2 here in Barcelona and has passed away.

"Luis was a fierce competitor and our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and the SAG team at this very sad time.

"Michael Bartholemy: Team Principal: 'We all know the risks involved in motorcycle racing, but the death of someone competing in the sport that we love always hits you hard. Luis was a fierce competitor who enjoyed some success over the years. It is with a heavy heart that we bid him farewell after such a tragic turn of events this afternoon. Rest in peace Luis.'"

Muy, muy triste por el fallecimiento de Luis Salom. DEP, amigo. Te echaremos mucho de menos. pic.twitter.com/Bm0nEOTDzF-- TitoRabat (@TitoRabat) June 3, 2016

Gresini: "The Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2, together with everyone in the MotoGP paddock, were left devastated today by the news that Luis Salom had succumbed to his injuries and passed away following a crash in the early stages of this afternoon's FP2 session of the Catalan Grand Prix, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
The whole team would like to express its deepest condolences to Luis' family and friends and to the SAG team at this very sad time."

Avintia Ducati:

As? es como te vamos a recordar siempre! Gracias por todos estos a?os tan buenos que nos has regalado, tu talento, tu trabajo, tu esfuerzo, tu dedicaci?n, tu profesionalidad.... Queda ah? por siempre. Pero los que hemos tenido la oportunidad de conocerte siempre tendremos en la mente t? sonr?sa marcada! Por siempre 39. All? donde donde dios quiera que est?s nosotros te tendremos aqu? siempre!

A photo posted by H?ctor Barber? (@hectorbarbera8) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:09am PDT

-- Loris baz (@lorisbaz) June 3, 2016

Luis Salom has died after a crash during FP2 for Moto2. Our deepest condolences for his family, his team and everyone who loved him -- Aspar Team MOTOGP (@asparteam) June 3, 2016

Hoy hemos perdido un gran piloto. Descansa en paz.
RIP. LUIS SALOM39 @ Circuit de... https://t.co/xjyJTiOzuA-- Yonny Hernandez (@yonny68motogp) June 3, 2016

Very sad day for our sport here at Catalunya. Rest in Peace Luis Salom-- Eugene Laverty (@eugenelaverty) June 3, 2016

Que mala noticia. Que rabia. Triste. Descansa en paz Piloto. Un abrazo grande a la familia y amigos de Luis Salom.-- Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) June 3, 2016

Sad news from the world of #MotoGP. Thoughts are with Luis Salom's family and friends. https://t.co/krYprIvm2G-- WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) June 3, 2016

Tragic day... My thoughts with Luis' family and friends https://t.co/lIGuYI72Pd-- Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) June 3, 2016

Leopard Racing:"Friday's Moto2 action in Barcelona came to an early end as Luis Salom fell at Turn 12. The session was stopped to ensure he could receive medical attention, tragically the rider lost his life.

"A fierce competitor and a fiery character, Salom was always a fighter and had many great battles with both Danny Kent and Miguel Oliveira in Moto3 and Moto2. Today results and times do not matter and Leopard Racing would like to send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Luis Salom.

"The rest of the season will be dedicated to racing in his memory, fighting for the best position possible just as Salom did in every race."

Forward Racing: "It is with great sadness that we have learned the passing away of Luis Salom. Forward Racing Team wishes to express its condolences for the loss of Luis to his family, team and friends. We will miss him on the grid."

Red Bull KTM: "The Red Bull KTM Ajo team and whole Ajo Motorsport family wish to express their deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Luis Salom, a former Red Bull KTM Ajo rider lost today in a crash in practice for the Moto2 Catalan Grand Prix. Rest in peace, 'Mexicano', we will never forget you."

I have no other comments about today ..... Bigger picture. Tomorrow we will try the new layout. But full respect and thoughts from my side.-- Sam Lowes (@SamLowes11) June 3, 2016

I'll always remember you with a smile on the face, my friend. You were, are and will always be a champion! #DEPLuis pic.twitter.com/IT9jEMmXvY-- Ana Carrasco (@AnaCarrasco_22) June 3, 2016

Very sad to hear that @LuisSalom39 has died during FP in Montmelo! RIP Luis-- Jonathan Rea (@jonathanrea) June 3, 2016

Just woke up to some terrible news. RIP @LuisSalom39 you have left us far too early, my condolences to his family and friends.-- Casey Stoner (@Official_CS27) June 3, 2016

@LuisSalom39 #Mexicano39 So sad to hear... Such a great kid.-- Kevin Schwantz (@KevinSchwantz) June 3, 2016

Keep your loved ones close, you never know what's around the corner, be lucky, I was today.. #RIPLuisSalom pic.twitter.com/9NYSf9y3MA-- Jeremy McWilliams (@McWill99) June 3, 2016

Sad for the loss of @LuisSalom39 I respected a lot how hard he rode & his passion was so strong #RideInPeaceMyFriend pic.twitter.com/IW1aM0UwIK-- Nicky Hayden (@NickyHayden) June 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about the passing of Luis Salom today. May he R.I.P and my sincere condolences to his family.-- Freddie Spencer (@Freddiespencer) June 3, 2016

Extremely sad day at the Catalunya GP June 3 , My condolences to All the family of Luis Salom may he rest in Pearce -- Wayne Gardner (@TheWayneGardner) June 4, 2016