Dakar 2020 - Tribute to Paulo Gonçalves

On one of the Dakar's saddest days, Portuguese rider Paulo Gonçalves left us.
Present throughout the Dakar's history, everyone in the Dakar family will forever hold him in their hearts.
Rest in peace, Paulo.

[@mjdoakley]

In a world with so many people their aren't many who get to fully live the dream. If a man gets to live his dream he is filled with true joy. And if that man has a choice of how it must end I am sure it would be during the dream. My prayers and thoughts with those who knew Paulo and especially his family. Rest in Peace.

[@allanmacbadger5692]

That's a nice thought.

[@DrColoso]

Amen to that brother!

[@lazyoverworked]

I join you in the prayer bro...RIP Paulo.

[@paolovalzelli]

Every time something like this happens someone like you pops out to say this exact thing. In my very personal opinion you're 100% wrong. Don't you think he would have preferred to live with his family? Just because someone loves motorbikes it doesn't mean he wants to die while riding. I'm sure you're a good person with a good intent and I respect this, but seriously, don't ever say he would have liked this because you just can't know. I love Volcanoes, but i wouldn't chose to die in an eruption. People usually a) don't think about how to die or b) hope they will die without suffering. Although he was a "petrolhead", or whatever you want to call a guy with a strong passion for engines, he was first of all a person.

[@user-iz1ze7tl5q]

R.I.P. Paulo ... from Russia (

[@danielm2058]

I always only cared for the motorbike part of the dakar because of this guy. A truely likeble personality with huge fair play with is competitors. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially his kids. To became a legend, you have to die a legend. That's exactly what he is

[@badgerjack9588]

Gonçalves, warrior, Lusitano! You died the way you lived. With a lot of heart, and a hand full of throttle. With you! 🇵🇹🇺🇸.

[@temperoaveludado3416]

"With a lot of heart, and a hand full of throttle."!!!!!!!!!

[@Havoc_42]

A hero forever. May he rest in peace.

[@pedropires4528]

Rest in peace legend not only he was a great pilot but also a great person... I grew up watching him live since he was on motorcycles he was already by far one of the best brings me nostalgy...If I was going to watch the results of Dakar mostly in bikes it was because of him...I'm really sad now I feel I cant watch this anymore

[@wallysonrezende3078]

Vai com Deus irmão. Você inspirou vários brasileiros. 🇧🇷🖤

Grandes palavras. Que Deus guarde a alma de Paulo

[@leosouts]

😔💔🙏

[@santyarganaraz7044]

One of the best motorcycle pilots ¡Rest in peace "Speedy" Gonçalves!

[@pilotoymaquina4280]

He is inmortalized like whats written on his last shirt, a HERO, a true hero.

[@pilotoymaquina4280]

@Space Cowboy If you look up in a dictionary, you will see

[@MrHermano321]

Rest in Peace Paulo! An inspiration for the others and a legend! You allways will be in my heart in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@donut5553]

Thank you Tobi for stoping and for stay with Paulo until the medical teams arrive. Ride and rest in piece Paulo, Forever in our hearts!

[@liliasosa9224]

Una leyenda más que se lleva el Dakar 🙏🏼 Descansa en paz Paulo y consuelo para su familia 🙏🏼

[@Pcfly]

Heart of a lion and the kindness of a Pope. God Speed, no flats and great trails wherever you are Speedy! 🇵🇹✌🏽❤️🙌🏽😭✝️🇵🇹

[@joaofialho8888]

I followed Paulo Gonçalves' career since I remember loving motorcycles. It is a sad day. He died doing what he liked. Um grande abraço Paulo e até sempre.

[@agallagher5936]

Dude stopped when Price broke his leg a while. This time Priced stopped for him.

[@t.s.p1864]

RIP speedy Goncales respect and prayers and peace to your departed soul. RIP from an Indian fan

[@freyjaasgard5270]

Todos los años esperaba con emoción el inicio del Dakar solo para verte,me hice fanática por tí, levantarme con esta noticia fue terrible ,eres mi héroe favorito,por tu carisma y profesionalismo.Te ví el año pasado cuando pasaste por Yauca -Arequipa,que honor verte en plena carrera ,eres un grande Paulo. Ride in peace.🙏😓

[@Stuff_And_Things_0]

Thoughts with his family. Competition is a crazy thing, it's what drives us. What a legend changing his engine in the middle of the desert. RIP

[@BestRex]

I'm absolutely devastated by this horrible news. My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Paulo. Rest in peace, Paulo. You will always be remembered!

[@NikiPWORK]

HEROES NEVER DIE! We will not forget you champ! May he rest in peace ! ❤

[@Hereforfun441]

A very sad loss, RIP legend! ❤️. I also hope Toby Price is OK, I think the first on scene. Very sad day for Dakar. Stay strong Tobes.

[@coaxk]

by the look of the helicopter shot Paulo was already gone by the time Toby got there. Poor old Tobes didn't look too good at the end of that video.

[@Hereforfun441]

@@coaxk no its not something fellow racers need to see and it will be hard for Tobes and everyone connected

[@anetamihalikova5449]

you write as if he found only Toby but was there Stefan Svitko

[@coaxk]

@@anetamihalikova5449 yes for sure

[@Hereforfun441]

@@anetamihalikova5449 pretty sure I wrote tobes and everyone connected but whatever mate also toby was first on scene which is what I wrote and last to leave it, I honestly don't see the point of your comment🤔

[@MrManaal]

An absolute legend of the rally world. Rest In Peace Speedy. Thank you for inspiring so many of us not just about the passion and the love for motorcycles but also to be an amazing human being.

[@goncaloroque9492]

portugal está em estado choque com esta perda =(

[@marcosbecker9285]

Uma grande perda...logo que soube, fiquei em choque tbm...um grande nome do Rally Dakar...uma grande perda para o esporte

[@couves2]

Grande perda

[@obs3213]

Thanks for the tribute means a lot to us 🇵🇹 Rest in Peace Speedy Gonçalves 🖤😔

[@justinbrink7912]

God bless. I'm reminds me of when Ayertan Senna or Dale Earnhardt died. I wondered if I would ever enjoy racing again. Decades later, it still makes me sad. Do i watch racing? Oh yeah, of all sorts! NASCAR to America's Cup, King of the Hammers to Dakar. Every time I see someone get passed, every sketchy corner, and every crash reminds me that they are pushing the limits. They are seeing the world in a way most of us never will. They are heroes. And they have a special seat, right next to God.

[@josedopaco9882]

Foi uma grande perda que todos nós tivemos, paz à sua alma.

[@jasonpetrich4141]

When dale left us that was the end of nascar for me !!!! till Tony Stewart came into the game, but dont watch it like I used to

[@justinbrink7912]

@@jasonpetrich4141 The Intimidator was an icon. I lived in Nashville when he died and I watched that whole city mourn. The Gaylord Entertainment Center had a memorial service and there were thousands of us, men and women, all races, all ages, all together with a tear in our eye.

[@jasonpetrich4141]

@@justinbrink7912 I watched on tv

[@justinbrink7912]

@@jasonpetrich4141 Thanks to for commenting. I like remembering this, it's a kind of immortality for Dale. Isn't it amazing that 20 years later it is still such an event that we remember where we were?

[@duartenogueira1554]

Obrigado por tudo Paulo, descansa em paz 😢👏

[@rogertenbrink3187]

Paulo a modern day Gladiator, R.I.P.!

[@JorgeCasais]

My thoughts are with Paulo Gonçalves Familly. I never met him but followed him with all respect. It is a big loss for all sports.

[@bat-yeruulpurevsuren6153]

Speed up in heaven, Speedy, this time with angels, on golden Wings! RIP, legend.

[@paulstarkey3805]

So so sad. The passion he had for his sport was immense. You will be missed Paulo. RIP.

[@antoniosousa5554]

Descansa em paz Paulo "Speedy" Gonçalves... 😢

[@ZonaEnduro]

Paulo is not dead! HE RIDES NOW IN A BETTER PLACE and IN OUR HEARTS!!!! Rest in peace, dear friend!

[@tim.e1554]

What a legend ! , I've followed the Dakar for the last 10 years and felt like I knew him. Rest in Peace Paulo Concalves.

[@techtvportugal5375]

Descansa em paz campeão :( Paulo Speedy Gonçalves Portugal

[@stradepolverose1167]

Difficile esprimere con le parole lo sconforto dopo aver appreso la notizia della scomparsa di Paulo Goncalves. La tristezza è immensa. Oggi ci lascia un grande Campione!!! Un grande Uomo.

[@mauriciobertucci6404]

Tristeza, Paulo fué uno de los pilotos top, que disfrutamos en el Dakar por Sudamérica. Una perdida irreparable, se fué haciendo con pasión, lo que disfrutaba; competir en motos. Mi pésame a toda su familia, a todo Portugal, a la gente de Hero y al mundo del Dakar. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@paulogarza]

Very sad news, RIP Paulo. I feel sad for Toby as well, he has been through a lot in the sport. Keep your head up Toby, this dakar will now be immortalized as Paulo's Dakar. RIP legend

[@Osbulls.Amigos]

Foste grande Paulo Gonçalves em tudo... Dakar ficou mais pobre sem este herói... Rip 😢

[@danielstokker]

It even happens to the very best RIP great desert rider , i hope you enjoyed every moment

[@juancarlosmino2426]

😔 Sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fellow riders. Such an impressive rider and hardy fighter. Great loss and he will be missed.

[@grigorynv4911]

Very tragic 😢 There was a very positive person. Condolences to the family 🖤 Bright memory. RIP ✝️

[@Darkman79]

Dakar Hero. RIP Speedy. You will be remembered and greatly missed. Sincere condolences to family, friends and fans.

[@tugapowergamer]

Uma lenda no Dakar, um piloto que parava para ajudar quem dele precisasse, um enorme piloto mas acima de tudo um enorme ser humano. Uma lenda, um guerreiro, a imagem do povo português no Dakar. Antes quebrar que desistir.

[@jhonmcclean1402]

Un grande ,un piloto de corazon , dandolo todo y siempre a fondo , descanza en paz , mis respetos y condolencias desde chile .

[@kondohon]

Every Dakar event I always looking forward for Paolo, RIP legend...

[@wsbygt]

Um grande talento que abre caminhos para os próximos portugueses que tiverem o talento e o sacrifício para ser um dos melhores do Mundo.

[@DrZeTech]

Que dizer nestes momentos? O que pensar? Que não importa a nação onde nascemos, nem a nossa cor, religião ou estatuto social, ninguém consegue ficar indiferente. Eu pessoalmente não sigo este desporto atentivamente, mas sinto muito a nossa perda de um ser humano magnífico como o Paulo Gonçalves. As minhas condolências sinceras à família e amigos. Descansa em paz compatriota e Bravo pelo exemplo e orgulho que nos destes como Portugues.

[@talibe801]

A Fantastic rider, a true sportsman, he will be missed,R.I.P Paulo.

[@MrWigV25]

Paulo Gonçalves um dos melhores pilotos no Dakar quase ganhando em 2016 conheci ele a 4 anos atrás uma pessoa muito inteligente e madura e humilde era um ser humano que tinha o meu respeito já sou fan dele a muitos anos God bless is family at this hard time love from UK

[@samuelstarkey1185]

My heart goes out to Paulo's friends and family.

[@YOUENNNN]

RIP CHAMPION see you in heaven's dunes...

[@pedroteixeira4675]

Descansa em paz Paulo. Triste dia para todos. 🇵🇹

[@francis105G]

So Sad...Paulo always in our Hearts and Minds...Rest in Peace Paulo.

[@sa8ra6]

‏RIP Paulo🇸🇦🇵🇹 What a legend

[@carlselby4866]

The real Dakar hero's the bike riders so physical hard n mentally I take my hat of to all who do this kinda events tough men n woman doing wat they love

[@topg2820]

RIP Speedy Gonsalves, thanks for the memories, my condolences to his family

[@mandrake282000]

RIP you were the best !!!

[@ResizeFilms]

Rest in peace champion. 🙏🏽

[@Braapncamp]

A sad day, ride on Gonk with godspeed. ❤️💪🏻

[@aravinthguru5511]

RIP SPEEDY 💔🙏😢

[@zeldapemburu1549]

Turut berduka cita from Indonesia R.I.P

[@adriancifre3107]

Hasta siempre querido Paulo !!!!! Abrazo grande desde Argentina!!!!!

[@LucasRGuerra]

Um grande piloto que se vai, que Deus o receba de braços abertos e conforte a família.😭🙏🏽🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@kilovictor777]

😔🙏 May his soul rest in peace.

[@harness84_29]

rest in peace paulo, you are a legend and will be always remembered

[@adabel11]

Pablo goncalve mostruo nunca nos olvidaremo .mirespeto 💔🇦🇷🇦🇷😣😣

[@marcohbb6007]

Rest in peace Paulo 😢

[@eduardoreyes6975]

Mui buen piloto dio la vida por su pasión en argentina se siente la pérdida de un gran amigo

[@boldstrike]

This is like a nightmare....... You even want to wake up and see that it's not true........ It's hard to accept, i grow up seeing him wining several motocross competitions, been in some TT competitions where he also was.... And today this news just left me in shock. :(

[@sk8perez2]

Rest In Peace god bless his family

[@StormPT]

He shall remebered as a legend in the history of Dakar. Portugal will miss him.

[@luisc1251]

Obrigado Paulo Gonçalves, SR. Dakar!!

[@HCunha]

We will miss you Speedy :( 🇵🇹

[@EnduroAmerica]

Absolutely heartbreaking. My condolences to all his friends and family. Paulo was truly an inspiration to all who ride and will be missed ;(

[@Va88]

Rest in peace Paulo, a true Dakar legend

[@michaelgemiouk]

Rip one the best riders on Dakar

[@cdbg3]

Ride in Peace my dear compatriot ='(

[@colmhaughey7001]

Paulo RIP God Bless...!!!

[@BaruKz]

Fico triste ao ver que além da perda de uns dos melhores pilotos do Dakar, tenha um tributo tão pequeno de um resumo de uma etapa do Dakar. Merecia um Tributo com os seus melhores momentos e Vitórias toda a sua dedicação e esforço foi sempre para tentar o seu sonho a vitória do Dakar. Descansa em Paz Speedy

[@mauriciosharples6894]

Se fue un gladeador del desierto!!!! Dakariano!!!!! De Alma!!!! Y de Buena madera!!!!// Un Abrazo en la inmensidad!!!!!))))))))

[@Boleh888]

RIP Paulo Gonçalves. Motorcycle is one of the most fun but dangerous machine. God save motorcycle riders around the world.

[@oliveryue]

it's very sad to hear this new ! Wish every contestants complete the game safely ....

[@luisnogueira8238]

Descansa em paz Paulo e obrigado por tudo que fizeste pelo desporto motociclista português. Certamente estarás num lugar melhor.

[@bobsimpson1965]

Very sad day, thoughts are with the family 😔

[@alvintamigarcia6001]

He died with a smile on his face. Bless his soul. May he ride in heaven

[@Only-one-life-68]

Paulo Loved what he did best,and that I believe was riding a enduro bike to the highest world level the likes of 99% of us riders dream of achieving.. He will always be remembered as a true off roader legend. God bless Paulo.. xx

[@Checkyoursix77]

RIP Speedy. You were the best! Thank you! My thoughts and condolences to your family.

[@justingonzalezjr.7116]

Ride in Paradise, brother.

[@TheSmpsousa]

Agora podes descançar.... vamos sentir a tua falta, Paulo!! És grande!! Muito grande!! Vai Speddy!!

[@Kudu300]

He truly lived. Rest in peace and peace to your family in this trying time.

[@citroenactiva]

May He Rest In Peace... Os meus sentimentos à sua família... 🇵🇹

[@moonwolf6341]

Ride In Paradise Paulo Goncalves 😓💔

[@RohithRot]

really hearbreaking. RIP paulo.

[@couves2]

Descansa em paz campeão :( Dói-me dizer isto

[@rafaelpalha1941]

man every year when I see Dakar always wanted to know how was Paulo, he was an inspiration for me. A true legend who dies seeking the dream Portugal cries for you

[@GuiRt1150]

Obrigado Paulo por tudo. Descansa em paz.

[@jorgeviana7702]

May the clouds will be the dunes. Rest in peace.

[@stephenwales9268]

So sad , suddenly the race and results don't matter any more . I love watching the races every year but sometimes feel guilty for viewing :-( Good luck to all the competitors , stay safe please .......

[@ramtbbakazlatan3301]

Descansa em paz campeão...

[@JoseRodrigues-tc3dw]

estamos de luto. na memoria ficam os bons momentos que nos proporcionou. os meus sentimentos para a familia.

[@ChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChin4]

Rest in Paradise from The Philippines!