# Carlos Tatay motorcycle racing accident and recovery > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-tatay-motorcycle-racing-accident-and-recovery > Updated: 2026-10-15T19:57:19.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Carlos Tatay, a former rising star in Spanish motorcycling, is sharing his journey of resilience following a life-altering accident. On July 2, 2023, while competing in a Moto2 race at 306 kilometers per hour at the Portimao circuit in Portugal, Tatay suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left him using a wheelchair. Previously a Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup winner at age 15, Tatay had been signed for the Moto2 World Championship before the incident. After five months of hospitalization and extensive rehabilitation, he has transitioned from professional racing to delivering motivational speeches and authoring his first book, ‘Mi motor interior’ (Ediciones B), to document his rehabilitation and psychological journey. Despite his physical challenges, Tatay remains connected to motorsports and has expressed a goal to compete in the 2028 Dakar Rally in a car. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Athletes face setbacks in motorcycle and rally racing accidents Motorcyclist Carlos Tatay prepares for a racing comeback after a spinal injury, while Samuel Dyer Copello reports no injuries following a mechanical failure during the Caminos del Inca Rally. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-face-setbacks-in-motorcycle-and-rally-racing-accidents ### 2026-09-24: Carlos Tatay: From motorcycle racing prospect to spinal injury survivor Spanish motorcyclist Carlos Tatay, paralyzed in a 2023 Moto2 accident, shares his recovery journey and his goal to compete in the 2028 Dakar Rally. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-tatay-from-motorcycle-racing-prospect-to-spinal-injury-survivor ### 2026-09-23: Carlos Ache: Motocross athlete recovers after life-altering hit-and-run Professional motocross athlete Carlos Ache is facing a new chapter of life after a hit-and-run accident left him with permanent spinal cord injuries and paralysis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-ache-motocross-athlete-recovers-after-life-altering-hit-and-run --- Cite as: Carlos Tatay motorcycle racing accident and recovery. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-tatay-motorcycle-racing-accident-and-recovery