The next two MotoGP meetings which will take place over two successive weekends on the Misano track will be watched closely by the organizers of the other meetings on the calendar. Starting with that of France. Because there will be a major challenge: welcoming an audience. Certainly, the contingent will be limited, the health protocol restrictive, and the opportunities to travel asymptote to zero. But in this time of pandemic, ambition is a real challenge. Claude Michy, the irreducible Arvern who wants Gauls in his arena, does not disarm and receives the support of the boss of Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta...
Le 11 October, the Sarthe circuit will host the MotoGP World Championship and could take place in front of an audience, certainly small, but present all the same. Le Mans would thus be the second event on the calendar with fans in the stands after the double race of Misano, in which 10 spectators are expected, but with a strict protocol in which they will not be able to move freely in the paddock or have contact with the drivers. No more than with team personnel. In between, the Catalunya-Barcelona Grand Prix will take place without an audience. Furthermore, in WSBK, Magny Cours nourishes the same ambition to escape behind closed doors.
An approach which is the great challenge of the moment. According to certain observers located outside our borders, the health situation in our country is not good enough to take action. But Claude Michy still defends the case and he will have to convince the authorities of the merits of his plan.
Quartararo and Zarco deserve to hear some clamor
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, was in contact with the organizer and confirmed the news: “ Claude Michy will have confirmation from the health authorities at the end of September and the mayor of Le Mans will decide if spectators are allowed to enter and how many of them ". We are talking about a welcome only for the day of the race, which is Sunday.
While awaiting official confirmation, the tour organization must present a plan to guarantee the health of participants. HAS Misano, fans will be directed directly to the stands, separately, and access to the paddock will be restricted. The future of Le Mans will also largely depend on the success of Misano. Finally, with Fabio Quartararo in the running for the world title and a Johann zarco in full rebirth on a Ducati, it would be a shame not to hear some clamor for these two local heroes...
