MotoGP bosses are still hopeful of holding Saturday’s sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, despite finding a hole in the circuit.
Circuit staff were alerted to the issue during qualifying for MotoGP. After the cancellation of the Moto4 Latin American Cup race, Moto3 and Moto2 qualifiers were postponed.
MotoGP boss Carmelo Izpeleta Crews were seen assessing the damage to the main line. The construction of the race was dominated by rain, and residents of Goiania warned of the risk of flooding.
According to the journalist of Motorsport España German Garcia CasanovaThe current plan is to run the Sprint race at 3:20 p.m., 20 minutes later than scheduled.
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During the week the paddock access tunnel was reported to be flooded, with the first and last corners under water. Concerns have been raised over the quality of the drainage at the circuit, which last hosted a MotoGP race in 1989.
Friday’s schedule was interrupted by rain, but it was finally done. Even on a dry Saturday, there seemed to be damp conditions on the circuit, which contributed to double-digit crashes and qualifying in MotoGP FP2.
Trackhouse boss David Brivio ‘very disappointed’ At the stage of the event, he points out that it has damaged the image of the sport. MotoGP hasn’t gone to Brazil in over 20 years.
TNT sports expert Neil Hodgson says the Goiania track doesn’t look ready. To accommodate such an event, showing that toilets are being built when teams arrive.
If all goes to plan, Moto2 and Moto3 qualifying will take place after the Sprint, which will run for 15 laps.
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