Ulf Karlson (1952-2018)

It is with great sadness that the Repsol Honda Team announces the sad news of the passing of #ulfkarlson (Alvangen, Sweden, March 6, 1952) after a fatal illness.

Ulf Karlson was the first world champion with Montesa (1980) as well as achieving fifteen victories in the top category of the competition and a total of 40 podiums. Karlson also eight times Swedish champion and triumphed in three Scandinavia championships all with Montesa.

Repsol Honda Team, the official team of Montesa-Honda would like to express their deepest sympathy for the loss of #ulfkarlson and wish to offer their condolences to the family in this difficult moment.