Borja Gomez dead at 20: Former Moto2 rider dies after horror crash as tributes pour in
Gomez was involved in a horrific crash in the European Stock Championship earlier today.
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The Spanish speedster had been leading the world championship going into round three at the Magny-Cours circuit in France.
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