It is important to think about the organization of the last Grand Prix of the MotoGP season ” elsewhere “ that in Valencia, out of respect for the victims of the deadly floods which hit this region of Spain, assured Thursday Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, the two drivers vying for the title of world champion.
Postpone or move, but not cancel the last round
“Out of respect for the people there, and in terms of logistics, I think the best solution would be to go elsewhere”declared the Spaniard Martin (Ducati-Pramac), leader of the world championship.
“The ethical aspect is the most difficult for me. Competing in a Grand Prix there must be a celebration. Given the current situation, this is not correct”abondé are Italian rival Bagnaia (Ducati).
“If it’s my choice, I would prefer not to race there. I think there are plenty of other options”he insisted, like a postponement or a relocation. The cancellation of the race, on the other hand, would be “unfair”he warned.
A circuit damaged by bad weather
The two drivers are engaged in a breathtaking duel for the world championship, which could stretch until the last GP of the calendar, initially scheduled for Valencia from November 15 to 17. Devastating floods left at least 95 people and many missing in southeastern Spain, and caused shock in the country, where the government declared a three-day national mourning from Thursday.
From Malaysia, where the penultimate GP of the season is being held this weekend, the predominantly Spanish paddock expressed its support for the victims, and reiterated that sport took second place. The holding of the final round of the year, on the Ricardo-Tormo circuit, around twenty kilometers from Valencia, the hardest hit region, seems more than uncertain, especially since bad weather has damaged the site .
The circuit managers deplored damage to one “good part” access infrastructure and parking lots, although the track remains in a poor condition « optimal ». Work must be carried out “emergency” in order to prepare the places, which attract tens of thousands of spectators each year, they assured.
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Six-time Spanish world champion Marc Marquez (Ducati-Gresini) insisted that priority must go to people who “lost their homes” rather than repairing the circuit.
