Rally navigator Nikita Severyukhin tragically died in an accident during a race in the Pskov region on Saturday, May 31st. The incident occurred at the Pushkinskiye Gory Rally.

The race was immediately stopped following the accident, and all remaining special stages were canceled. ASMG, the promoter of the Russian Rally Championship and Cup, confirmed the news and expressed condolences to Severyukhin’s family and friends. They also pledged to provide all necessary support to the family.

Severyukhin’s pilot was reportedly unharmed in the accident.

Severyukhin had a distinguished career in rally navigation, achieving the title of Master of Sports in 2025. He received his certificate and badge from the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Degtyarev, in February.