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Pedro Acosta says organisers should have cancelled European STK event out of respect for Borja Gomez, who died during testing.
During the pre-event press conference at the German MotoGP, Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta expressed their thoughts on the recent tragic death of Spanish rider Borja Gomez. Gomez, a former Moto2 competitor, passed away during a pre-event test for the European Superstock Championship at Magny-Cours on July 3. Acosta, emotionally distraught, highlighted his long-standing connection with Gomez and condemned the decision to proceed with the race weekend after the tragedy. Marquez echoed Acosta’s sentiments, criticizing the lack of respect shown by continuing the event. Both riders emphasized the need to prioritize life over sporting events and called for a more compassionate approach in such situations.
