The sporting director of Dorna, the promoter of Moto GP, has announced that the last Grand Prix of the 2024 season should take place in Barcelona. This decision follows the cancellation of the Valencia GP following the floods which affected this region.
The MotoGP promoter has targeted Barcelona to host the last Grand Prix of the season, instead of the Valencia circuit, which had become unusable following the floods which ravaged the south-east of Spain, one of its officials said on Sunday. responsible. “We have studied all possible alternatives, and we believe that Barcelona is the best, given its proximity to Valencia,” said Carlos Ezpeleta, sporting director of the Dorna. “That is why we asked the Government of Catalonia for permission to organize the event there. We hope to have confirmation within 48 hours,” he developed, on the sidelines of the Malaysian GP. The information was eagerly awaited, since the title will be awarded on this occasion, between the Spaniard Jorge Martin, leader of the championship, and his Italian pursuer Francesco Bagnaia.
Dorna had to review its emergency plans, after deadly floods ravaged the Valencia region this week, where the last GP of the season was to be held from November 15 to 17. The drivers had also expressed their wish to race elsewhere, out of respect for the victims of the worst natural disaster in the country's recent history. The Barcelona circuit is well known to the predominantly Spanish paddock and the Catalan Grand Prix was held there in May. Bagnaia, winner of the GP, finished the weekend with 25 points, and Martin, 26. “It’s a good track for both of us. It's good to be home”reacted Martin, who wants to dedicate the weekend to the victims of the floods. “Anything can happen. It’s going to be tricky, in different conditions than in May.”assured Bagnaia for his part.
