«Following the devastating floods that hit the area, the MotoGP stands alongside the community of Valencia. Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered losses, even of great magnitude.” That’s what you read in one official MotoGP note regarding the races that should have been held in Valencia on November 16th and 17th.
«We have been in constant contact with the local authorities and the circuit to best evaluate how to help and proceed. Let’s hear one responsibility towards every region in which we compete, which goes far beyond the sport they events – continues the press release – after carefully evaluating the possible positive impact of a MotoGP race to be held in Valencia on postponed dates, taking into account the need to ensure that no resources were taken away from the presence of MotoGP from the efforts necessary for the recoverythe league and local authorities were forced to cancel the 2024 Valencia GP. MotoGP will not race in Valencia, but for Valencia. The league will collectively strive to support the relief funds already existing and ensure a positive impact linked to the area in the best way for the people and the community that he has been a part of for so long. The efforts will begin as early as Malaysian GP and will continue on the occasion oflast round of 2024with a new location and dates to be announced as soon as confirmed.”
“THE fans from all over the worldthe pilots and the paddock they deserve a sporting finale for the 2024 season, which can make a fundamental contribution to supporting the community in which we run – he concludes – Any further information on the season finale will be confirmed as soon as possible”.
The Valencia Grand Prix was canceled following the over 200 victims caused by the floods of recent days and due to logistical difficulties. The ‘Ricardo Tormò circuit was damaged in several parts. As Dorna informs, «instead of racing in Valencia, the MotoGP will race for Valencia» specifying that the «championship will collectively commit to supporting the already existing relief funds and ensuring a positive impact linked to the area in the best way for the people and the communities he has been a part of for so long.” For the moment there is no new venue, possible alternatives to compete in Barcelona or Jerez de la Frontera.