In recent days, deadly floods have hit the south-east of Spain; according to the latest estimates from the government and the Spanish media, 160 victims have died in this disaster. A situation which alarms the MotoGP paddock, the holding of the Valencia Grand Prix, the final stage of the championship, is called into question. For the moment, the race is still scheduled for the weekend of November 17. But some drivers, like Marc Marquez, immediately wanted to pay tribute to the victims and the missing people. During an interview given to our colleagues from The Teamthe native of Cervera was hostile to the idea of racing on the Ricardo Tormo circuit.
“That’s not fair.”
During a press briefing, questioned by Motorsport.comat the end of Friday, in Malaysia, a second pilot spoke about the chaotic situation in Spain. For the double reigning champion, Francesco Bagnaia, the Italian is totally against participating in the Valencia Grand Prix, even if it means losing his chances of winning the world championship. From an ethical and moral point of view, it would not be wise to go to the land of his rival Jorge Martin, according to his words.
“Me… It depends where it will be. I think that, in any case, it's not fair to race in Valencia, so we'll see. I really hope that they will take into consideration the fact that at the ethical level, in relation to what is happening, it is not the good situation, it is not the correct thing [à faire]. Even if it costs me my biggest goal, which is to win the title, I am not willing to race in Valencia. In any case, I have to win so it makes relatively little difference. I know that what is important is to win. I have to win anyway, so for me the goal is that and I wanted to start well, work well, and try to be consistent and competitive in all situations. I no longer conducted the two sessions [du vendredi] since Assen and it's only the second time in my MotoGP career, so it's great. But we have to be focused on this weekend and do our best.”
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After the strong words from Marc Marquez at the start of the race weekend in Malaysia, concerning the floods in Spain, Pecco Bagnaia also spoke on the subject. The Italian pilot boycotted this stage. He is prepared not to participate.
