WORLD Superbike star Dean Berta Vinales has died in a horror crash aged just 15. The teen was taking part in today’s opening race of the Motul Spanish Round in the FIM Supersport 300 World Championships when the tragedy unfolded. A statement from WorldSBK read: “We’re deeply saddened to report the loss of Dean Berta Viñales. Sadly he couldn’t be saved and Dean – cousin of MotoGP race winner Maverick Vinales – was pronounced dead. The statement continued: “Berta Viñales was enjoying a recent run of good form in his rookie season in the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, claiming a best of fourth place at Magny-Cours in Race 2. “And backing it up with sixth in Barcelona-Catalunya Race 2, having set the fastest lap in Race 1.

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