While the MotoGP world was barely recovering from the cancellation of the Valencia Grand Prix due to devastating floods, a new crisis threatens the final round of the season. Catalonia, initially chosen as plan B, is now itself under threat of extreme bad weather.
MotoGP once again finds itself facing a delicate situation as the final round of the 2024 season was seriously considered in Barcelona. Just days after the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalonia lowered its flags to half-mast to pay tribute to the victims of the Valencia disaster, the region is facing a new red alert due to extreme weather conditions. The alarming forecasts from the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) portend the worst.
Fears of a scenario similar to that in Valencia are intensifying with reports of incessant heavy rain. AEMET warned: “ Extreme danger from torrential rain : a violent downpour dumped 81 l/m² of rain at El Prat airport. More than 180 l/m² could accumulate in Baix Llobregat in 24 hours. Be very careful. Avoid traveling unless strictly necessary. »
With Spain in a state of emergency, MotoGP could review its plans
This situation, which plunges Spain into a state of emergency, seriously complicates the holding of the MotoGP Grand Prix. While
Carlos EzpeletaMotoGP sporting director, had recently confirmed that Barcelona was a sure bet to host the last race of the season, the capricious weather could well call these plans into question.
Local authorities report that Cyclone Dana, responsible for the
disaster in Valenciahas now
hit Cataloniacausing the closure of universitiesof the floods at the airport and submerged roads.
MotoGP, which hoped for a smooth transition to the season finale, finds itself in unpredictable turmoil. As teams prepared for the event, they now must monitor the evolving weather situation. We await official news regarding the fate of the Grand Prix, hoping that this time the worst fears will not come true and that the passion for MotoGP will be able to shine despite the storms that threaten.
