A tragic accident during the Rallye de La Ceramica 2026 in Castellon, Spain, resulted in the death of co-pilot Samuel Ortiz, 30, while his brother, Jordi Ortiz, 33, is in very serious condition. The incident occurred on the CV-189 road when their Honda Civic veered off course and struck a crash barrier. Emergency responders confirmed Samuel's death at the scene, while Jordi was rushed to Castellon General University Hospital. In light of the tragedy, the Rallye Club Costa Azahar announced the suspension of the event to honor Samuel's memory. Tributes have flooded in from the motorsport community, with many expressing their condolences and sharing memories of Samuel, who was remembered as a joyful and passionate individual. Organizations like Villaviciosa Motorsport and Rallye Festival Hoznayo have offered their support to the Ortiz family during this difficult time.