While the recently concluded Brazilian Grand Prix marked the return of MotoGP after 22 years, the race weekend was far from a smooth operation due to the poor quality of the asphalt laid in Goiania.
The first controversy the district officials faced came on Saturday. An open hole appeared directly on the main hole. As a result, the sprint race was delayed by 75 minutes, but a quick repair proved to be neutral at the end of the week.
A SINKHOLE was found in the Brazilian GP
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However, the track surface continues to throw curveballs at competitors in the form of loose asphalt. Images circulating online showed a disorganized circuit, drawing the ire of MotoGP fans at the race’s organizers.
Mark Marquez He was not happy with the way things turned out in Goania. The Ducati rider was angry at the delay to the SprintAnd he was just as furious on the track floor after revealing how he had ruined his hunt for a podium in the Grand Prix.
MotoGP fans criticize Brazilian Grand Prix’s ‘shameful’ track surface conditions.
After the image of the loose asphalt at the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna was posted on social media Official X account According to journalist Simon Patterson, MotoGP fans share their anger with race officials.
A fan “After more than 20 years since Brazil’s last GP, is this what the organizers can do?” He wrote.
“Shameful. How is this allowed?” wrote another angry viewer.
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Another fan raised concerns about rider safety, saying, “I understand the show needs to go on, but they put their lives on the line. The riders should absolutely refuse to race in these conditions.”
One Reddit user said: “This is intolerable. Absolutely unacceptable,” while another called it “absolutely disgraceful.”
“I love that MotoGP is back in Brazil, but this weekend was just a bunch of bad decisions all around,” said another premier class fan.
Marc Marquez decided not to push hard after a close call on the loose asphalt
In Marquez’s post-race comments, he detailed how difficult it was to rely on his example when racing on the loose asphalt. The Spaniard had a close call around the beaten circuit, effectively ending his desire to push the GP26.
He spoke to reporters MotosanThe World Champion took the stage today but unfortunately I made a mistake where the asphalt was peeling, I pushed too hard and lost the front.
“The asphalt is loosening. In general, it allowed us to continue, but if you pass the place on the race track, it becomes easier for me to grip, I hit it, I lost the front part.
“After that mistake I decided not to push too hard, I know By Giantantonio He was behind me and attacking me, so it’s better to collect points than risk it.
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