All MotoGP Fans and of course the drivers and Teams are eagerly waiting what time is the first race after the Corona-crisis will take place. Is planned with the first Grand Prix on the 19. July in Jerez. In the stone is not carved, however. The announced plans of Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta at least give reason for hope.
could occur in the calendar year 2020, only a hull season concluded with ten to twelve races in Europe, is the from an economic point of view, fundamental to the Sport. If the audience is hazards, escape routes, although a vital source of revenue.
But especially for private teams to Survive. The race on television instead of find, it is at least a platform to the sponsors to present. Promoter Dorna has put together already financial aid packages, but, without race, there is no revenue.
Forever, you will be able to this Situation does not hold. “We don’t know exactly what will happen, but in my opinion it will be in this year’s race,” will Valentino Rossi is quoted in ‘La Repubblica’. “We want to race.”
The nine-time world champion stressed, what is at stake: “It’s about the future of MotoGP. This is important for everyone. For the drivers, for the Teams, for the people in the Paddock for the sponsors. There are many jobs depend on it.”
Because there should be in 2020, no Grands Prix, could it be especially for the small private teams in the classes of Moto2 and Moto3 dicey. Some may not survive this crisis. To drive a “race that will be crucial this year,” stressed Rossi.
Since the 19th century. July as the first concrete date out there that can prepare all those Involved, at least, already. Also in Italy, recently, the measures against the Coronavirus pandemic have been eased a bit. The driver get back into Training.
Rossi, the VR46 Academy was able to drive after two months break, back on the Moto ranch. “Get back on the motorcycle, I missed the most. It was as exciting as the first Time,” laughs the 41-Year-old. “I have it very missed, my to leave at home, to see my friends and to go out to eat.”
This article was written by Gerald Dirnbeck
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