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MotoGP Says It'll Hold the Finale In Barcelona, That City Is Also Now Underwater

Well, who could've predicted that canceling a race due to catastrophic flooding—only after being seriously pressured to do so by MotoGP's top riders—and then selecting a racetrack only a short distance away from said flooding, a racetrack that was set to be besieged by the very same flooding as told…

RideApart · Nov 5, 2024

Update: MotoGP's Decision to Try and Still Hold the Finale In Spain Is Beyond Tone-Deaf

Spain is in turmoil. Recent catastrophic flooding has caused untold damage to the Valencia region, seeing thousands displaced, missing, and dead. The death toll, unfortunately, keeps rising and will likely continue to do so in the coming weeks and search and rescue operations continue. So it's understandable that MotoGP canceled the…

RideApart · Nov 5, 2024

MotoGP set to host finale in Barcelona after Valencia GP cancellation

MotoGP is poised to replace the cancelled Valencia GP with a new race in Barcelona, Autosport understands.

Autosport · Nov 3, 2024

Marquez: Liberty must target young audience to grow MotoGP

Liberty Media announced earlier this month that had acquired 86% of Dorna Sports in a blockbuster deal worth €4.2 million, which it hopes to finalise by the end of 2024.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2024

Ducati set to be hit with major MotoGP concession restrictions in 2024

Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP sporting director, presented a first draft of measures to the five manufacturers involved in the premier class at Sepang on Friday, designed to enable the Japanese manufacturers to make up some of the ground lost to the European marques this year.

Autosport · Nov 12, 2023

MotoGP Bharat expected to rewrite speed records

GREATER NOIDA: India's first-ever tryst with fast bikes and flamboyant bikers is all set to be a riveting one with the big guns of motorcycle racing like Francesco Bagnaia (current World Championship leader), Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi expected to line up for the MotoGP Bharat at the…

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

Why MotoGP's new format can't be solely blamed for Portugal chaos

Eight months have passed since the announcement of the introduction of sprint races for the 2023 MotoGP season. That timeframe has given rise to countless debates and disagreements between some about the suitability of the formula that finally made its debut last weekend in Portugal.

Motorsport · Mar 29, 2023

Why MotoGP's new format can't be solely blamed for the Portugal chaos

Eight months have passed since the announcement of the introduction of sprint races for the 2023 MotoGP season. That time frame has given rise to countless debates and disagreements between some about the suitability of the formula that finally made its debut last weekend in Portugal.

Autosport · Mar 29, 2023

New MotoGP safety officer appointment sparks debate

The new MotoGP safety officer appointed to replace the retiring Franco Uncini has sparked a debate, as the role has been taken by Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta's nephew.

Motorsport · Nov 4, 2022

New MotoGP safety officer appointment sparks nepotism debate

The new MotoGP safety officer appointed to replace the retiring Franco Uncini has sparked a nepotism debate, as the role has been taken by Dorna chief Carmelo Ezpeleta's nephew.

Autosport · Nov 4, 2022