20-year-old Spanish rider passes away following incident at JuniorGP test session in France
Spanish motorcycle racer Borja Gomez has died following a crash during testing at Magny-Cours ahead of this weekend’s JuniorGP round. He was 20 years old.
The incident occurred during a pre-event test session at the French circuit when Gomez crashed alone and was subsequently struck by a following rider. Despite immediate medical attention, the severity of his injuries proved fatal.
Gomez, from San Javier in the Spanish region of Murcia, had been one of Spain’s most promising young talents in road racing. In 2024, he was competing in the European Superstock Championship aboard a Honda CBR600RR, and had been leading the series heading into this weekend’s round in France. His speed had earned him a second-place finish at Estoril and a commanding victory at Jerez.
Simultaneously, he had been contesting the European Superbike Championship on a Honda CBR1000RR-R, a series sanctioned by the RFME. Gomez had dominated the opening half of the season, winning four of the first six races and once again leading the championship standings.
Beyond his racing commitments, Gomez had taken on a valuable role with Honda Racing Corporation’s World Superbike project, joining the official test team in European pre-season testing alongside Tetsuta Nagashima. The experience further underlined Gomez’s rising trajectory within the global road racing community.
Gomez’s international racing career had gathered pace through 2022 and 2023, when he made 15 starts in the Moto2 World Championship. His best result came at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix, where he crossed the line in 16th. In addition, he made four appearances in the World Supersport Championship between 2021 and 2024, scoring points in both Cremona and Aragon last season aboard a Kawasaki ZX-6R.
A highly respected figure in the paddock despite his young age, Gomez was known for his maturity, dedication, and natural ability on two wheels.
The AMCN team extends its deepest condolences to Borja Gomez’s family, friends, and the wider racing community.
