While the MotoGP championship is in full swing, Spain is experiencing a real tragedy. Terrible floods are devastating the east of the country, and, in particular, the city of Valencia. This historic city is familiar to Grand Prix fans, as it is here that the season finale traditionally takes place, and which, by all accounts, should decide between Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin; but Valencia is busy mourning its lost ones, MotoGP comes second. Like Marc Marquez before him, Pecco Bagnaia has a thought for the people of the Valencian Community affected by this horrible disaster.
With the latest estimates suggesting the horrific figure of 158 deaths, MotoGP riders cannot avoid questions on the subject. The Valencia Grand Prix, scheduled in just two weeks, is no longer the riders' priority even if DORNA and the FIM will, logically, have to find a replacement solution. in order not to let the championship be decided in Sepang. MArc Marquez had recently said that running should not even be considered, even if the infrastructure of the Ricardo Tormo circuit were to be rehabilitated in time. Out of respect, of course, for the families affected.
Bagnaia, the reigning double world champion, is in an even more embarrassing situation because his chances would be further diminished if Sepang were to take over as the final. The Italian is very clear on this: "We'll see how the championship ends, it depends where it's held. I don't think it's time to race in Valencia, anyway. I sincerely hope that they will understand that ethically this is not the right thing to do. » he declared in the columns of GP One.
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He goes even further: Bagnaia seems ready to take the risk of losing the title. MotoGP out of respect for the region. "I'm not ready to race in Valencia, even if it means losing the world title, my most precious possession and my greatest goal." he concluded on the matter. The case is to be followed, of course, because the situation evolves over the hours on the ground.
The entire Paddock-GP editorial team shares the grief of the families affected by this national tragedy.
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