Tragedy hits famous F1 race circuit as 21-year-old dies in accident during 1000km motorcycle event

A motorcyclist has died after a fatal crash while competing in the Racefoxx 1000 Kilometers at the Hockenheimring in Germany.

The unnamed 21-year-old fell and died from “serious injuries” obtained on Saturday.

A young driver has died after a crash at the Hockenheimring trackGetty Images - Getty

Police have confirmed they are not yet able to reveal the cause of the accident.

The Mannheim traffic service have started an investigation as they look to “reconstruct the fall with the involvement of an expert”.

A rescue helicopter was deployed immediately after the accident, along with police and emergency services.

The 271-lap race was immediately cancelled.

All remaining races on Saturday were also abandoned.

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