10-12-2025, 07:20 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-12-2025, 07:21 PM by Nika Raskov.)
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10 Days Ago
With three laps to go in the Suzuka Kato Grand Prix, Ducati's Nika Raskov was struck in the helmet by a brake pad loosed from the machine of Triumph Norton's Arris Wiltshire as he served a long lap penalty. Raskov was rushed to the Imperial Trauma Centre in Kyoto where she was taken in for surgery. MotoGP’s Medical Director, Dr. Carmen Molena, issued the following statement. “Nika Raskov was stabilized en route to ITC Trauma where she underwent procedures intended to relieve swelling and correct a skull fracture at the impact site. The surgeons opted for continuous sedation post-op to manage the injuries and will continue to monitor for progress.”
The race was red flagged as completed with Raskov taking the win followed by Ducati teammate Alex Castori in 2nd and Honda’s Yoshi Taka completing the podium. Castori was noticeably missing from post-race activities.
Comments (4061):
@Bike-to-basics97
This was wild to see in person. My section all thought there was a problem with the bike ontil the LifeDrone appeared. The medical crew whisked her away faster than I've seen since Kosk broke his leg in Monte Carlo.
@D3monstrate
I can't believe the Meds and transpo got to her at nearly the same time. Hopefully now they'll listen to the calls for more wall entries.
@Moar_Speed
Hopefully it won't take the death of a rising superstar to enact change. RIP NIKA ;_;
@GP-Fan
I was right on row 5 when it happened, too. You could tell by the way she got off the bike there was something wrong. Couldn't see the blood yet cuz of her red leathers. We noticed they were wet though after they took her helmet off. It was tough to see. I'm not sure how much the straight cams got of that though cuz she was already in the drone.
Posting my wallet cam's footage below.
Raskov_Last_Moments.wvid
@Czech_Czech
WAT?!?!?!! She can't be gone!
@Annas_Hammers
*just cries*
@Danish_Decider
Not really a fan but rather see a rival beaten fairly on the track than like this.
@NoddyNuff
RIP.
@LiveRed
I bet Alex takes a knee for the remaining races. He won four times and Ducati can't afford to make him race. Everyone says Alex and Nika were close teammates so I can't even imagine how he's doing.
@Round9
Isn't Nika in the lead?
@I_am_Stig
Wasn't she… RIP # 3
@Wheel_Deal
This made me bawl for real.
@British_Brakelight
Impossible news. Followed her since World Superbike. Supremely talented rider and by all accounts, a good person as well. I haven’t words.
@Scooter_Trash
What lap? After 14 tho cuz i saw she won before seeing this. I just got home from work and am watching the race now!
@F1Won
Red flagged and still won.
@Casual_Peep
Huh? I started watching this sport after I saw her TomboyX ad. So hawt. Sad to here. How did she win if she didn't cross the finish line?
@TechniQ
If the race has gone over the halfway mark, scoring reverts to the previously completed lap.
@REVVVit45
Prev lap completef counts.
@REVVVit45
Completed. Ugh.
@PodiumNut
R.I.P. Nika.
@Paddock_Rat
Rip.
@RedWhiteBlue
FOREVER RIDDING WITH US.
@Loch_Guinness
You lot are thickk. That vids clearly AI gen.
@GP-Fan
Post Removed due to violation of Member Conduct Agreement.
@Assphalt
Lol.
@Hammertime
THANK GAWDD!!!!!!!
@LawwyBloke
Raskov is in hospital rn.
@Real_deal99
ASCNN said she's in surgery.
@Downshift379
Nothing from Ducati yet.
@NeverPit
They closed the garage doors as soon as the bike was back.
@Castorian_Leviosa
Hope she pulls through!
@KashiMaru
From my brother's window you can see the LifeDrone pad. We saw it land but didn't think to catch it on vid.
@Cant_wait
Yeah she seems so chill.
@Engin33r_Guy
Can't believe they still had the podium ceremony without her.
@Kay_TM
Yah with one dude!
@Pedros_Peeps62
AwKwArD.
@RaceIt
Seriously. Taka looked so uncomfortable.
@Track_is_Lava
He was so happy in Parc Ferme thinking he'd scored P2! Alex too when he pulled into the P1 spot. Sad for Anna Hamilton missing out on 3rd but she wasn't really in the race. It's weird we all knew about the red flag before the riders. I mean yeah they passed only yellows.
@RR_BMW
I wonder how they felt afterwards having passed her walking. Like they'd seen a ghost? Must have been creepy. I sure felt odd.
@Michys_Shoes
Scroll up RR…that link was AI spambot. Mods should flag it soon.
@Helmet_Hair
Did you see GPsc00p's followup? They iso'd the convo on track. Who is Olivia, anyone know?
@Dry_Clutch
GET WELL SOOON DEMON! <3 <3 <3
@Tough_Nut
Dunno…tha bike?
@Norton_Triumph_Anti_Virus
Aww, that's cute she named her bike!
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10 Days Ago
With three laps to go in the Suzuka Kato Grand Prix, Ducati's Nika Raskov was struck in the helmet by a brake pad loosed from the machine of Triumph Norton's Arris Wiltshire as he served a long lap penalty. Raskov was rushed to the Imperial Trauma Centre in Kyoto where she was taken in for surgery. MotoGP’s Medical Director, Dr. Carmen Molena, issued the following statement. “Nika Raskov was stabilized en route to ITC Trauma where she underwent procedures intended to relieve swelling and correct a skull fracture at the impact site. The surgeons opted for continuous sedation post-op to manage the injuries and will continue to monitor for progress.”
The race was red flagged as completed with Raskov taking the win followed by Ducati teammate Alex Castori in 2nd and Honda’s Yoshi Taka completing the podium. Castori was noticeably missing from post-race activities.
Comments (4061):
@Bike-to-basics97
This was wild to see in person. My section all thought there was a problem with the bike ontil the LifeDrone appeared. The medical crew whisked her away faster than I've seen since Kosk broke his leg in Monte Carlo.
@D3monstrate
I can't believe the Meds and transpo got to her at nearly the same time. Hopefully now they'll listen to the calls for more wall entries.
@Moar_Speed
Hopefully it won't take the death of a rising superstar to enact change. RIP NIKA ;_;
@GP-Fan
I was right on row 5 when it happened, too. You could tell by the way she got off the bike there was something wrong. Couldn't see the blood yet cuz of her red leathers. We noticed they were wet though after they took her helmet off. It was tough to see. I'm not sure how much the straight cams got of that though cuz she was already in the drone.
Posting my wallet cam's footage below.
Raskov_Last_Moments.wvid
@Czech_Czech
WAT?!?!?!! She can't be gone!
@Annas_Hammers
*just cries*
@Danish_Decider
Not really a fan but rather see a rival beaten fairly on the track than like this.
@NoddyNuff
RIP.
@LiveRed
I bet Alex takes a knee for the remaining races. He won four times and Ducati can't afford to make him race. Everyone says Alex and Nika were close teammates so I can't even imagine how he's doing.
@Round9
Isn't Nika in the lead?
@I_am_Stig
Wasn't she…
RIP # 3@Wheel_Deal
This made me bawl for real.
@British_Brakelight
Impossible news. Followed her since World Superbike. Supremely talented rider and by all accounts, a good person as well. I haven’t words.
@Scooter_Trash
What lap? After 14 tho cuz i saw she won before seeing this. I just got home from work and am watching the race now!
@F1Won
Red flagged and still won.
@Casual_Peep
Huh? I started watching this sport after I saw her TomboyX ad. So hawt. Sad to here. How did she win if she didn't cross the finish line?
@TechniQ
If the race has gone over the halfway mark, scoring reverts to the previously completed lap.
@REVVVit45
Prev lap completef counts.
@REVVVit45
Completed. Ugh.
@PodiumNut
R.I.P. Nika.
@Paddock_Rat
Rip.
@RedWhiteBlue
FOREVER RIDDING WITH US.
@Loch_Guinness
You lot are thickk. That vids clearly AI gen.
@GP-Fan
Post Removed due to violation of Member Conduct Agreement.
@Assphalt
Lol.
@Hammertime
THANK GAWDD!!!!!!!
@LawwyBloke
Raskov is in hospital rn.
@Real_deal99
ASCNN said she's in surgery.
@Downshift379
Nothing from Ducati yet.
@NeverPit
They closed the garage doors as soon as the bike was back.
@Castorian_Leviosa
Hope she pulls through!
@KashiMaru
From my brother's window you can see the LifeDrone pad. We saw it land but didn't think to catch it on vid.
@Cant_wait
Yeah she seems so chill.
@Engin33r_Guy
Can't believe they still had the podium ceremony without her.
@Kay_TM
Yah with one dude!
@Pedros_Peeps62
AwKwArD.
@RaceIt
Seriously. Taka looked so uncomfortable.
@Track_is_Lava
He was so happy in Parc Ferme thinking he'd scored P2! Alex too when he pulled into the P1 spot. Sad for Anna Hamilton missing out on 3rd but she wasn't really in the race. It's weird we all knew about the red flag before the riders. I mean yeah they passed only yellows.
@RR_BMW
I wonder how they felt afterwards having passed her walking. Like they'd seen a ghost? Must have been creepy. I sure felt odd.
@Michys_Shoes
Scroll up RR…that link was AI spambot. Mods should flag it soon.
@Helmet_Hair
Did you see GPsc00p's followup? They iso'd the convo on track. Who is Olivia, anyone know?
@Dry_Clutch
GET WELL SOOON DEMON! <3 <3 <3
@Tough_Nut
Dunno…tha bike?
@Norton_Triumph_Anti_Virus
Aww, that's cute she named her bike!
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