Fabio Quartararo recalls that the 2024 Barcelona Grand Prix, renamed the “Solidarity Grand Prix”, takes on a special dimension this year. Following the devastating floods that hit the Valencia region, MotoGP has decided to move the season finale to Catalonia in order to support the affected populations.
The Barcelona Solidarity Grand Prixwhich replaces the race of Valence canceled due to the devastation of storm Dana, will take a charitable turn this year. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha), which is preparing to take part in this unique event, highlighted the importance of the initiative despite the imminent end of the MotoGP season.
Quarterly expressed his emotion at the devastating floods in Valencia, recalling the dramatic consequences for the region: “ seeing the floods in Valencia was horribleand the consequences are devastating for so many people. In the paddock we know a lot of people who live in this area, and of course we race there every year, so this disaster particularly affects us. »
Fabio Quartararo: « we aim to entertain fans, raise funds for flood affected people »
The French rider emphasized solidarity within the MotoGP community, adding that the #RacingForValencia initiative offers a great opportunity to actively help: “ our thoughts have been with everyone who has been affected, and it's even better that we now have the opportunity to actively help thanks to this Solidarity Grand Prize. »
The 2021 world champion explained that the aim of this special weekend is to entertain fans while raising funds for those who have suffered from the floods. He also stressed the need to conclude the 2024 season well: “ we aim to entertain fans, raise funds for those affected by the floods, and end the season the right way. It will be an opportunity for all MotoGP fans to feel that feeling of closure before starting 2025 testing in Barcelona on Tuesday. »
With this initiative, the Barcelona Solidarity Grand Prix will not only be a moment of competition but also an opportunity to contribute to the reconstruction of Valence after the tragic events.
