Dean Berta Viñales
Dean Berta Viñales was a Spanish professional motorcycle racer. He competed in the Supersport 300 World Championship for the Viñales Racing Team on a Yamaha YZF-R3.
Berta Viñales was the cousin of Maverick Viñales, a Moto3 world champion and Isaac Viñales, who has competed in the 125cc, Moto3, Moto2 and Supersport World Championships.
Career
Berta Viñales debuted in the Supersport 300 World Championship in 2021, where he started in 11 races, reaching his best result in fourth place in the race held at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.Death
Berta Viñales died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident during the first race of the Jerez round. At Expo '92, there was a multi-rider crash, and after falling to the ground he was run over by other riders. He was the first Supersport 300 rider to die from injuries in a race.At 3:11 p.m. on the same day of the accident, the organization published the following message on its social networks: ''We are deeply saddened to report the death of Dean Berta Viñales. The Superbike family sends their love to family, loved ones and their team. His personality, enthusiasm and commitment will be greatly missed. Everyone in motorcycle racing will miss you, Dean. Travel in peace.''
Legacy
Following three teenage deaths during the 2021 motorcycle road racing season the organisers, the FIM and Dorna introduced new minimum-age requirements rising from 16 to 18 in major road racing competitions from 2023, together with reduced grid sizes and with other restrictions for lesser series.Career statistics
Supersport 300 World Championship
Races by year
| Year | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Pos | Pts |
| 2021 | Yamaha | SPA 29 | SPA 27 | ITA 25 | ITA 20 | NED | NED | CZE 20 | CZE 16 | FRA 15 | FRA 4 | SPA 14 | SPA 6 | SPA Ret | SPA DNS | POR | POR | 23rd | 26 |