The cancellation of the Qatar Grand Prix due to local government measures taken to stem the spread of the coronavirus postpones the start of the MotoGP season until later. The Moto2 and Moto3, already on site, will be the only attractions in Losail. The pilots reacted on their social networks to this event. Fatalism is in order...
Le Qatar Grand Prix will therefore not take place and it would be very risky to suppose that that of Thailand expected for March 22 will be on the program for this season which was, for the first time, to include 20 meetings. So all that remains is the Texas to hope for the start of hostilities. But who knows what the international situation will be like in the face of Covid-19 on April 5?
In the meantime, the pilots who were ready to enter the arena to better throw themselves into the fray remain with their guns drawn. Frustrated… fabio quartararo commented on his social network: “ Well, I've been waiting for the first race of the season since the last one ended. I'm sad and disappointed after all the great work we've done, but it is what it is. We'll see when our first race is... I wish my friends in Moto2 and Moto3 good luck if they can race on Sunday. »
The pilots Tech3 what are Iker Lecuona et Miguel Oliveira also reacted: “ the team just let me know that we will not be in Qatar. It will be difficult to hold on and wait until I hear my KTM again »wrote the Spaniard. As for the Portuguese, he reacted as follows: “ very sad news today. For security reasons, Qatar requires travelers from countries affected by the Covid-19 virus to quarantine for 14 days. Protect yourself, be careful and help others not to increase the risk of contagion »
Well… I was waiting for the first race since the last race was finished. So sad and disappointed after such a good work but it is what it is… Let's see when will be our first race…
Wishing the best of luck to my mates from Moto2 and Moto3 if they can race on Sunday pic.twitter.com/PMIkj11N2L— Lamine Yamal (@Yamal19Official) March 1, 2020