Motorcycling-French endurance rider Delhalle dies in testing crash

French motorcycle rider Anthony Delhalle, a five-times endurance world champion, died after a crash in private testing at the Nogaro circuit in south-west France on Thursday, Le Mans organisers said.

The 35-year-old Suzuki rider had been preparing for the Le Mans 24 Hours motorcycle race in April.

"He is a part of the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours Moto and will be sadly missed by his endurance racing family," said Automobile Club de l'Ouest president Pierre Fillon in a statement.

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