As the MotoGP world was still recovering from the cancellation of the Valencia Grand Prix due to devastating floods, a new crisis is looming over the final round of the season. Catalonia, initially chosen as a plan B, is now itself under threat of extreme weather.
MotoGP is once again facing a delicate situation as the final round of the 2024 season was seriously considered in Barcelona. Just a few days after the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya lowered its flags to half-mast to pay tribute to the victims of the Valencia disaster, the region is now facing a new red alert due to extreme weather conditions. The alarming forecasts of the National Meteorological Agency (AEMET) suggest the worst.
Fears of a scenario similar to Valencia's are growing with reports of incessant heavy rain. AEMET warned: " Extreme danger due to torrential rains : a heavy downpour dumped 81 l/m² of rain at El Prat airport. More than 180 l/m² could accumulate in Baix Llobregat in 24 hours. Be very careful. Avoid traveling unless strictly necessary. »
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With Spain in a state of emergency, MotoGP could revise its plans
This situation, which plunges Spain into a state of emergency, seriously complicates the holding of the MotoGP Grand Prix. While Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP sporting director, had recently confirmed that Barcelona was a safe bet to host the final race of the season, the unpredictable weather could well put those plans into question.
Local authorities report that Cyclone Dana, responsible for the disaster in Valencia, now has touched Catalonia, provoking the closure of universities, flooding at the airport and submerged roads.
MotoGP, which had hoped for a smooth transition to the season finale, finds itself in an unpredictable storm. While teams were preparing for the event, they must now monitor the evolving weather situation. Official news is awaited regarding the fate of the Grand Prix, hoping that this time the worst fears will not come true and that the passion of MotoGP can shine despite the threatening storms.
