MotoGP riders on Thursday said it would be unethical to stage the season’s final race in Valencia, with six-times champion Marc Marquez saying funds needed to go to people devastated by floods
Photograph: Stephen Blackberry/Action Plus/ShutterstockPhotograph: Stephen Blackberry/Action Plus/ShutterstockMárquez, Martín and Bagnaia ask for change in venueLast modified on Thu 31 Oct 2024 13.59 CETMotoGP riders on Thursday said it would be unethical to stage the season’s final race in Valencia, with tsix-times champion Marc Márquez saying funds needed to go to people devastated by floods instead of being spent on repairs for the event.
“There would have to be another race, one to close the championship, but somewhere else. The only idea that would make sense would be if all the proceeds went to the families ... Flooding has also affected the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which hosts the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix, with pictures and videos on social media showing extensive damage to approach roads for the venue. MotoGP said the circuit itself was in good condition, adding that they were committed to holding the race on the scheduled date. Reuters has approached MotoGP organisers Dorna Sports for comment.
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