Superbike racer's premature celebration ahead of victory ends up finishing in third place: Watch the video

André Verissimo was way ahead of his opponents during the race but finished on the third place because of a silly mistake.

First Published Dec 30, 2020, 11:46 AM IST | Last Updated Dec 30, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

You must have heard of turtle and rabbit story, where the turtle won the race. Something similar happened with a superbike racer in Brazil. Yes, André Verissimo was way ahead of his opponents during the superbike race, and he took his hands off the handle and stood up proudly to celebrate as he approached the finishing line. However, his opponents Osvaldo Filho and Marcelo Skaf were just behind him. Before he realises his mistake, it was too late. Finally, Filho and Skaf zoomed past Verissimo, grabbing the top two spots. Verissimo finished on the third place.

Watch: Superbike Racer beaten across the line as he celebrates too early.