The 2024 MotoGP calendar is at the heart of discussions in the paddock. Speculation surrounds the holding of the 14th round planned in Kazakhstan, with a cancellation of this event now considered certain. But another meeting in Qatar is under consideration...
Initially scheduled for June, the first MotoGP race on the new international circuit of Sokol in Kazakhstan was postponed until the end of September due to flooding interrupting infrastructure work. However, during the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen and shortly before the summer holidays which will begin after German Grand Prix this weekend, voices were raised in the paddock to say that the race Kazakhstan could not be held on the third weekend of September.
According to different sources, it is now certain that the Kazakh Grand Prix will not take place in 2024. An informed source has indicated that the delays in preparing for the event are such that it is unrealistic to operate to the standards required of MotoGP.
With the upcoming cancellation of the race Kazakhstan, the organizers of MotoGP had to quickly find an alternative to avoid any interruption to the schedule. The circuit of Losail in Qatar would have been chosen as the most viable solution.
A return to Qatar is also a logistical choice
Thus, the Qatari circuit will host two races this year: one scheduled for September 21 and 22 to replace the Kazakhstan Grand Prix, and the event already organized on March 9 and 10Where Pecco Bagnaia won the victory and George Martin won the Sprint Race.
The decision to choose the Qatar was not taken only for convenience, but also for strategic reasons. Qatar's proximity to Indonesia, which will host the following Grand Prix just seven days later, facilitates logistics and reduces travel times and costs for teams and drivers.
Travel management is crucial for the smooth running of the championship. By reducing the distances between consecutive races, organizers minimize potential disruptions and logistical constraints. THE Qatar, with its world-class infrastructure and proven experience in organizing major sporting events, has therefore emerged as the ideal choice.
The choice of Qatar also helps ensure that all scheduled races go ahead as planned, providing drivers and teams with essential continuity in the championship. In addition, Losail is a circuit appreciated for its technical configuration and its spectacular night races, adding a unique dimension to the competition. To be continued …
