Chest Motorcycle Grand Prix cancelled.
He Valencian Community MotoGP Grand Prixscheduled for November 15-17, 2024, was canceled due to serious consequences DANA this devastated large parts of the province of Valencia, the organization confirmed in a statement.
“Due to the devastating floods that have affected the area, MotoGP and local authorities have been forced to cancel the 2024 Valencian Community Grand Prix. Our hearts go out to all the victims and those who have lost so much,” the statement said. It adds that the new location and date will be announced “as soon as they are confirmed.”
A few minutes earlier, the decision was announced by sources from the Ricardo Tormo circuit, located in Cheste, a city affected by the hurricane. Entrances and parking spaces Ricardo Tormo were “severely damaged” Last Tuesday DANA and this Saturday they were informed of the suspension of testing which closed the 2024 MotoGP calendar this weekend.
The death toll in the province of Valencia as a result of the devastating DANA disaster rose this Friday to 202, according to the latest count provided by the Emergency Center of the Generalitat of Valenciana.
The majority of riders already spoke out against racing in Cheste on Thursday. for ethical reasons because of the tragedy experienced by thousands of people affected by the hurricane.
Tickets: refund or exchange until 2025
The Generalitat said that both the organization of the motorcycle world championship, the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM), and the teams and riders of the world championship They expressed their concerns to the district and the entire Valencian community. for the situation and their support to the families and friends of the victims.
The statement added that Dorna Sports, the organizer of the world championship, in cooperation with the International Federation, teams and riders, is studying different alternatives to celebrate your last date The competition and location of the final race will be announced shortly.
In addition, it is guaranteed that “ensure that the presence of MotoGP does not divert any resources As a result of recovery efforts, both the organization and local authorities were forced to cancel the 2024 Valencia Grand Prix.
Fans who have a ticket to the event will have the opportunity. retain their places at next year’s Valencian Community Grand Prixwhich will take place at the circuit on November 16, 2025, or, if desired, can request a full refund of the ticket price.
“We are waiting to see what the Valencian government will say, because it is they who have the contract and who have the decision. When the government tells us, we will take appropriate decisions. it will be known before the sprint race,” Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Sepang, Malaysia-based Dorna, told DAZN before the decision was made public.