34 years and a life of passion: Stéphane Egea leaves us
Another talent that leaves us too soon… At only 34 years old, Stéphane Egea, motorcycle racer and brilliant technician, lost his battle against cancer. A news that leaves us all devastated. Stéphane was passionate, discreet but full of talent, respected both on the track and in the paddocks. Do you remember the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 or the 24H of Barcelona that he won two consecutive times? That was him, with National Motos in STK. An untiring worker, but above all a person who knew how to unite and inspire.
A career at full speed
Stephane Egea was a guy like you and me. Someone who started with a passion for motorcycles and made a name for himself in an environment where excellence is the norm. But he was not just a rider. He had golden hands, able to tune a motorcycle like no one else. With his Egea Engineering and Mectronik structure, he continued roaming the paddocks, even weakened by illness.
It must be said that at 34, Stephane already had a history that sparked envy. His team and he wrote the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Barcelona, two legendary competitions for speed and endurance lovers. With National Motos in STK, he had won the victory in 2021 at Le Mans, confirming his talent and his place among the greats. But beyond the trophies, it is the praise from his peers that truly stands out… Unanimous tributes celebrate his determination, generosity, and quiet strength.
An inspiring life philosophy
“You never know what tomorrow brings. So enjoy your passion to the fullest, but above all your loved ones,” Stephane used to say. Words that resonate even more today… Because for him, life meant sharing intense moments with those he loved. His fight against cancer took him away from the circuits, but not from his passion. Until the end, he kept working, creating, and advising those who needed his expertise.
His advice is a reminder for all of us. How many times do we postpone that getaway with friends, that family outing, or that crazy dream we want to fulfill? Stephane reminds us that we must go for it all, embrace life as we would take a curve at full speed: with eagerness, confidence, and a touch of madness.
Why his story touches us so much
You might wonder why the disappearance of Stephane Egea generates so much noise. After all, there are hundreds of riders and enthusiasts. But Stephane had something more. He was a true lover of life and his motorcycle, someone who left nothing to chance and always went one step further.
It is that mentality that hooks us. Reading his story, we see a bit of ourselves through him. Who hasn’t dreamt of living from their passion, pushing their limits while staying humble and close to their loved ones? Stephane achieved that. And that makes his departure so hard to accept.
