The Brazilian Grand Prix returns to the MotoGP calendar later this month, but recent footage of the circuit raises safety concerns. There is arguably not enough running on the two high-speed sections of the track.
MotoGP returns to Brazil for the first time since 2004 when the race was known as the Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix. In the year In the early 2020s there was a failed attempt to restart the sport in the city.
A lack of funding had previously killed plans to host the tournament in Brasilia, the country’s capital. But the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna In Goiania, those places are about to succeed.
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The Brazilian Grand Prix circuit consists of a 1.1km straight and an 80m race.
Goiania last hosted a premier class tournament in 2011. It was 1989, when Kevin Schwantz won for Suzuki. Naturally, he had to make improvements before returning to the circuit.
But as stated Engine scriptThere are still concerns about whether it is suitable for modern motorcycles. The straight between the last corner and turn one is 1.1km long, allowing drivers to reach ‘record’ speeds of around 350km/h.
Mugello’s start/finish is similarly fast, but ends with a 120m sprint, mostly on gravel. In contrast, in Brazil there is only 80 meters of space and 40 meters of gravel before the turn one barriers.
The first corner is described as a ‘fast right-hander’ which can be taken in fourth gear. Satellite images also show the absence of the outer part of the four hairpins known as ‘Miolo’.
Lap times are expected to reach the 1:15 mark, which equates to an average speed of 185 km/h.
Between the controversy in Thailand and the doubts in Qatar, MotoGP is looking for a good weekend in Brazil
It should be emphasized that the circuit must pass the FIM safety checks before getting its place on the calendar.
As it approaches the 2026 season, MotoGP bosses have come under fire for ditching Phillip Island in favor of former F1 circuit Adelaide, which some pundits see as inappropriate.
While an exciting season opener in Thailand brought some positive publicity, there was also controversy. Marc Marquez’s Michelin rear tire failed.ending his run and podium hopes.
most importantly, Qatar Grand Prix may be cancelled. Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The tournament is only five weeks away.
In this context, the sport desperately needs the Brazilian weekend to run smoothly. The hope is that it will be a celebration and a commercial victory rather than a celebration.
The riders will no doubt be asked to comment on the position when they meet with the media on Thursday ahead of the race.
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