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The reaction of the International Motorcycling Federation to Carlos Tatay's words was not long in coming. A few days ago, the Spanish rider, confined to a wheelchair by the injuries sustained in the serious accident suffered just over a year ago at Portimao in JuniorGP, had let loose a harsh outburst on his Instagram profile against the FIM. Words of anger and outrage those of the 21-year-old, who had recounted that he had sent the International Federation all the documentation to obtain the compensation provided by the insurance, only to be told that he is not entitled to compensation due to the non-existence of the conditions of disability. As he is preparing a new career as a car driver.
Yesterday evening, the FIM intervened with an official statement to try to shed light on the matter and express its sympathy for Carlos and its commitment to bear all the costs. As it did already in the aftermath of the accident.
The FIM's response
"Since 2019, the FIM has set up a worldwide riders’ insurance programme for riders competing in FIM World Championships/Cups and FIM Prizes with an FIM licence. In case of accident, the FIM riders’ insurance programme covers:
- Emergency Medical treatment on the event venue (subsidiary and complementary to any other insurances the rider may hold)
- repatriation to the rider’s country of residence;
- death and disability.
Coverage is provided in the country/ies where the insured event takes place, which may be anywhere in the world, including the insured rider's principal country of residence. As of today, thousands of riders benefited from this worldwide insurance programme," the statement reads.
"Reference is made to the recent public statements made by Mr Carols Tatay. The FIM stands alongside Mr Tatay since the very first day following his unfortunate crash sustained during the Moto2 European Championship event in Portimao (Portugal) on 2 July 2023 ," the note continues. "The FIM riders’ insurance programme was immediately activated and all emergency medical treatment on the event venue, assistance and repatriation costs were borne by the insurance and paid to Mr Tatay.
Since the beginning and therefore long before the videos were published on social media by Mr Tatay, the FIM has maintained regular contact with Mr Tatay as well as with the Real Federación Motociclista Española and the insurance’s broker. Never did the FIM indicate to Mr Tatay that costs covered by the insurance programme would not be paid nor deny any payment of benefits. The communication which Mr Tatay referred to in his public statements came from the insurance broker and not the FIM.
To once again reinforce the solidary and support from the FIM to Mr Tatay, the FIM will pay to Mr Tatay the disability coverage resulting from the crash related to the specificity of his current health, even before any decision is made by the insurance. The FIM reiterates its sympathy with Mr Tatay and will continue to stand alongside him as well as all riders".
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