Koki Takahashi, the younger brother of Yuki, (former MotoGP rider who presently rides in Moto2 for Fausto Gresini’s team) died in a tragic accident early Sunday morning near Saitama.
Koki, 23 was returning home after taking part in a charity event for earthquake victims when the accident occured.
The younger Takahashi was also a motorcycle racer and raced for MIU Racing, Keihin Kohara Racing Team, Burning Blood Racing Team and wildcarded in several GP events in the 250cc class and in Moto2 last year at Motegi.
The Gresini team will be honouring Koki this weekend at the Estoril GP.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Takahashi family.