The Youtuber and Milanese rider Luca Salvadori has died. The motorcyclist, according to reports, passed away in the past hours during a road race in Germany, in Frohburg, which was part of the International Road Racing. Salvadori was reportedly involved in a fall triggered by other riders, as reported by the site Speedweek. The details are still being investigated, although some initial particulars have emerged. At the end of the first lap of the SBK/STK 1000 class, the German rider Didier Grams reportedly fell in a quick left curve, and in the incident, Salvadori was also involved, whose condition appeared immediately critical. Transported to the hospital, the rider died from the serious injuries sustained.
The Career
32 years old, son of Maurizio Salvadori, a well-known Milanese producer, he had paired his career as a rider with a highly successful creator and Youtuber activity. He had half a million followers on Instagram and nearly 600,000 subscribers to his Youtube channel. As a professional rider, Salvadori made his debut in 2009 in the Italian Speed Championship. After several seasons of growth, between 2010 and 2015, he took part in various competitions in Stock 600 and Superstock 1000, gradually improving his results, including a podium finish in the European Championship in 2013. From 2016 to 2018, he raced in national and international championships, often finishing in the top positions but without major successes. In 2023, he made his debut in the MotoGP with Pramac Racing in MotoE, but physical problems prevented him from completing the season, although he ranked 17th. He had long participated in road races (like the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man), considered among the most dangerous in the world: the last one proved fatal.
Creator and Youtuber
Often a guest on other Youtubers’ channels in the motorsport realm, he began to become a creator himself over the years. He produced many videos in which he shared his racing experiences from the inside, with onboard footage and vlogs from the pits. In a short time, he became one of the most well-known Youtubers in Italy in this sector. He had also opened subscriptions to his channel. The comments on the videos quickly filled with messages of condolence: “I never comment in my life, but when the Sky commentator said those words, my heart had a crack… I can’t believe it, I’m in tears. Rest in peace, champion,” writes Luca F. And another comment reads: “I started watching him a few days ago, and it brought me immense joy because I was starting to get interested in MotoGP. I’m really sorry to know that he left us so soon… he will always be a lap ahead until we reach him too,” comments Harry T.
The Videos on Youtube
With passion and talent, in his videos, he alternated race-related clips with moments of everyday life, following the most successful formats on Youtube: challenges, travel experiences, and stories about what happened to him. Often on the track with the MotoGP stars (Marquez, Bagnaia, Martin) during Ducati days, he analyzed and explained the secrets of the champions in simple language, even for those not in the know. This contributed to the great success of his content.
The Trident Racing
Engines and racing have always been a part of the Salvadori household. His father, Maurizio, is one of the most renowned music producers in the Italian scene: he founded Trident Music, which, among other things, organizes concerts for Jovanotti and Gianni Morandi. A motorsport enthusiast from a young age, after entrepreneurial success, he created a racing team, Trident, which debuted in Formula 2 in 2006 and recently won the Formula 2 GP in Baku, which Salvadori was attending in person. This year, he won the title in F3 with Italian Leonardo Fornaroli precisely in Monza.
The Emotional Tribute from Jovanotti
“Luca was a great rider and a golden boy. I saw him grow up; his father Maurizio has been organizing my concerts since 1988, and we are very close. I remember Luca as a child who wanted to race even before he could sit straight on a motorcycle. In these 32 years of his that were cut short yesterday on the Leipzig track, every time we met, we talked about bikes, racing, and this passion that drove him and had become his life, his work, his beautiful and dangerous obsession. He always had a smile, a kindness, and a grace that filled my heart. On the track, he was generous, loved by everyone and respected, and over the years, he had become one of the most competent experts—a true master for young riders. We will miss you. My girls and I loved you very much,” recalls Lorenzo Jovanotti, an artist very close to his father, emotionally in a social media post.