The high-octane world of the British Superbike Championship was brought to a sudden, chilling halt during a dramatic qualifying session at Knockhill Circuit in Scotland.
Rising star Callum Grigor, competing for the GEARTEC BMW team, was involved in a devastating high-side crash that left the young rider stricken on the track and prompted immediate concern from officials and fellow competitors.
The incident occurred with just under seven minutes remaining in the session, casting a shadow over the weekend's racing festivities. The severity of the shunt was immediately apparent, forcing race control to instantly throw the red flag, suspending all action.
Emergency Response and Hospitalisation
Trackside medical teams rushed to the scene to attend to the injured rider. After a swift on-track assessment, the decision was made to airlift Grigor to a major hospital in Edinburgh for further treatment and evaluation.
The use of the air ambulance underscores the serious nature of the incident. The racing community now waits with bated breath for a positive update on his condition.
Session Abandoned, Grid Positions Set
With the session unable to be resumed safely, BSB officials confirmed that the final qualifying rankings would be determined by the times set before the red flag was deployed.
This ruling means Glenn Irwin from the Hager PBM Ducati team will start from a commanding pole position, with championship leader Tommy Bridewell lining up beside him on the front row.
The thoughts of the entire paddock and fans are firmly with Callum Grigor, a testament to the close-knit and supportive nature of the motorcycle racing world, which is always reminded of the immense risks these athletes take every time they hit the track.
