Overview

• Dorna and the FIM announced that practice sessions and this weekend’s European Stock race will proceed as scheduled despite Gómez’s death
• Competitors and team members condemned the decision as insensitive and raised fresh safety and sportsmanship concerns
• Gómez’s Honda slid out during free practice on July 3 and he was struck by another motorcycle, leading to fatal injuries
• The 20-year-old Spaniard was leading the championship standings and had previously competed in Moto2 while aiming for a MotoGP return
• Tributes from Spanish officials, fellow riders and fans have honored Gómez’s rapid rise through national and European racing ranks