US EditionMotorcycle Rider Gomez, 20, Dies in Testing Crash
- Borja Gomez, a 20-year-old Spanish motorcycle racer, died during a crash in the first Free Practice at Magny-Cours circuit in France on July 3, 2025.
- The accident occurred during a training session for the European Stock Championship, where Gomez crashed alone and was hit by another rider afterward.
- Gomez had a notable career with four ESBK victories, led the European Stock 600 series this season, and competed in Moto2 World Championship in 2022 and 2023.
- Team Honda Laglisse confirmed his death, praising his exceptional talent and kindness while fellow racers including Tito Rabat and Marc Márquez shared heartfelt tributes.
- His passing prompted widespread mourning in the motorcycling community, underscoring the sport's risks and leaving a legacy remembered for both skill and character.
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He tested the bike before his third appearance of the season.
Motosport mourns the loss of Borja Gomez
The world of motorsport is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Spanish motorcycle racer Borja Gómez, who died on Thursday July 3, during a training session at the Magny-Cours circuit in France. He was just 20 years old. Gómez, from San Javier in Murcia, was participating in a free practice session ahead of a European Stock 600 competition when he suffered a crash in a corner and was… Source
Borja Gomez, 20, died on Thursday on the French circuit of Magny-Cours, in Nevers, while on track for a test session
Bad tragedy in motorcycle sports: In a terrible training accident on the track of Magny-Cours in France, the Spaniard Borja Gómez was fatally injured! He was only 20 years old ... The motorcycle driver seems to have fallen alone during the first free training for the third race of the FIM Stock European Championship and after several subsequent bikes had been hit. However, the accident and death circumstances of Gómez have not yet been fully cla…
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