Flooding in Goiania is posing a threat to MotoGP teams ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix. Images on social media showed parts of the circuit completely submerged two days before the bikes were due to be in action.
The Brazilian GP paddock access tunnel is flooded With 25 cm of water, the first and last corners were left under water, raising questions about drainage. An emergency alert has been sent to local residents, urging them not to travel through the affected areas.
It is unclear at this stage whether this will prevent ticket holders from getting to the circuit, but there is a possibility that MotoGP’s first visit to Brazil in over 20 years could be disrupted.
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There is a high chance of rain throughout the weekend, ranging from 89% Friday to 68% Sunday. Even in dry conditions, grip levels are expected to be low, so the track can be quite tricky if riders can get out.
If it rains hard enough, the pit lane may become unusable, and soil from the catchment areas will be washed onto the track surface.
In a more positive update, a Spanish journalist German Garcia Casanova District workers were able to clear the standing water by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, he said. It will probably be a weekend where the FIM will have to be flexible with its schedule.
‘We have everything under control’ – MotoGP safety manager on the conditions in Brazil
In a separate chat with GPOne, MotoGP safety chief Loris Capirossi called for calm. Tuesday’s ‘spectacular’ flooding required an early start for crews, but they acted quickly and efficiently.
With temperatures forecast to drop below 30 degrees this weekend, the track should dry out quickly. Indeed, Michelin has brought their solid tire set. Waiting for fresh conditions.
One way or another, the riders and teams can expect extreme weather conditions this weekend.
“We’ve been on the road since the 6 a.m. cleanup and everything is going according to plan,” Capirossi said. “Yesterday’s rain was really unexpected. 70mm of water fell in an hour – it was amazing.
“Now we have everything under control, there are six teams working in different positions on the track and we are in good shape.
We are trying to bring the district to favorable conditions. The positive aspect is that asphalt dries quickly.
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