MotoGP
Published on March 7, 2020 at 17:30 PM by Jean Coutu

MotoGP: and why not two Grands Prix at Sepang? To start !

MotoGP is looking for new homes...

In this complicated period of the coronavirus epidemic, MotoGP is looking for host lands. The carefully drawn up calendar should be thrown away and the new urgent fact should be cited for the record. Because Covid-19 is doing its undermining work. To react and not suffer, the promoter Dorna with his boss Carmelo Ezpeleta is considering all scenarios. From closed-door meetings to circuits hosting several Grand Prix. On this point, Sepang is available through its CEO Razlan Razali who launches the idea on social networks…

We have to resolve it. In 2020, nothing will be less certain than seeing Grands Prix still on the calendar, with full stands and a crowded paddock. On the other hand, seeing meetings organized on the same site, in front of no one, is something to consider... Carmelo Ezpeleta warned in his situation update: he will do his best for a normal course of the season, but above all there will be one season. The priority will be to do shopping and at least 13 like his contract with the FIM requires it.

To prepare minds for this new form of season, Razlan Razali, essential under the colors Petronas sported from Moto3 to MotoGP via Moto2 and CEO of the route of Sepang, launched a consultation on social networks: “ do you agree to have two MotoGP races in Malaysia? » Sepang has the advantage of a warm climate in all seasons, so it could be a wild card if the health situation worsens.

It will be recalled that Austin, expected as the first Grand Prix of the season next month, a major festival has just been canceled with stricter restrictions on the gathering of the population... To be continued!