Fabrice Miguet has died after Ulster GP crash

Fabrice Miguet has died following his injuries suffered at the Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday.

The 49-year-old was involved in an incident during the opening Superstock race at the Northern Irish road race event. Miguet, a regular competitor at the Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix, was taken to hospital with life-threatening which he has succumbed too.

In a statement released by Ulster GP organisers, Clerk of the Course Noel Johnston said: “Fabrice Miguet has now passed away due to the injuries he sustained at the Ulster Grand Prix on Saturday.

“I’ve known Fabrice, or MIG as he’s known to many, for over 20 years, even before I became Clerk of the Course at the UGP. He’d been racing at Dundrod for a long time, and was a big character who had become part of the fabric of the event.

“We have been in constant contact with his team and family since Saturday, both directly and via local authorities, and I am extremely saddened to know that he has succumbed to his injuries.

“Our thoughts are with Fabrice’s parents and the Optimark team, as well as his wider circle of family and friends as they come to terms with their loss.”