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We call it the second wave, but we were in fact at the bottom of the same one that has engulfed us since last March. It is this pandemic identified under the seal Covid-19 with within it a coronavirus which has never ceased to be active. That being said, the relative respite and the man's corrective actions to live as well as possible with it, made it possible to resume activities. Among them, MotoGP. With an inflation in the number of infections, is it in danger, like other events? the boss of the promoter Dorna reassures and explains his serenity…

Currently, there are two contradictory messages: on the one hand, the good one, with a semblance of a public who will be able to regain possession of the stands and attend a Grand Prix. Certainly, the crowds will be more than controlled and limited, but being behind closed doors is no longer inevitable. Misano, for his two meetings, will try the experience in ten days while Le Mans will hope to share in October.

And then there is the worrying: the contamination figures are on the rise again in Europe. Could the rest of the season be written on a dotted line? Carmelo Ezpeleta, boss of the promoter Dorna does not believe it. To continue, it is enough that the 1 members who access the paddock respect the strict protocols established before the start of the 400 season. Through these established rules, all personnel can only move from the paddock to the hotels and vice versa. However, many Italians will return home during the Misano double weekend…

Respecting protocol is more essential than ever

So, it is better to warn with this reminder: “ if our bubble continues to operate as planned and no one in the paddock is infected, we can travel to all planned countries ", said the head of Dorna to Günther Wiesinger on Speedweek. com. " In Spain, I am in contact with all the authorities of the regions hosting the races. They can decide independently in each province. No problems are looming in Catalonia, even if we logically have the city of Barcelona very close to the circuit ».

The boss of Dorna invites you to strictly respect the rules established in these 60 pages delivered to all teams before arriving in Jerez and which include, among other things, physical distancing, screenings before and during the GP weekend, frequent hand sanitization, opening doors to avoid touching handles, use of masks and protections, etc. “ If the Coronavirus situation continues as it has been so far, I see no problem in continuing to race other Grands Prix. If the 1 members of the paddock conscientiously respect the protocol, I do not see the current world championship in danger ". A call for responsibility from everyone…