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Mar192020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Ciabatti: The season will not be able to start before June or July

Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti believes that due to deteriorating conditions across Europe, it will not be possible to start the season of the most elite motorcycle class before June or even July. Following the cancellation of the race in Qatar for MotoGP class racers, the next three planned trials (Thailand, USA and Argentina) have been postponed to the last part of this season due to the new virus. According to the current calendar, the best motorcyclists in the world should be accompanied for the first time in early May at the racetrack in Jerez. However, even this scenario already seems practically impossible, as the authorities in all European countries are taking the strictest measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. So far, more than 14 people have been confirmed infected in Spain, and more than 000 have died. It is even worse in Italy, which is considered a hotbed

Mar112020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Also postponed the race in Argentina, the MotoGP season only starts in May

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Only a day after it was announced that the Argentine test would host the start of the season for MotoGP class racers, only this one was postponed due to the virus. The outbreak of Coronavirus and the associated travel restrictions have already led to the cancellation of the race in Qatar for racers in the elite class, and the race was postponed first to Thailand and then to Austin. However, when it already seemed that we would be able to follow the elite class of motorcycling in April in Argentina, the authorities there took a measure to cancel all sporting events. Dorna announced today that the race in Argentina will be postponed to the November date, on November 22.11.2020, 29.11.2020. According to the previous version of the calendar, the racers would have to compete in Valencia at that time. The finals of the season will be on the program on November XNUMX, XNUMX. All of this, however, means racers

Mar102020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

The first case of Coronavirus was recorded in Melbourne

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Just five days before the start of the first Formula 1 racing weekend, the first case of Coronavirus infection was confirmed at the Albert Park Hotel in Melbourne. One of the guests is said to be infected. The limited hotel was immediately closed by all employees and they will spend a further fourteen days in domestic quarantine. Other measures to follow are not yet known. Despite the case, organizers are still confident that fans will be able to attend the racing weekend. They told SEN radio station: "It is impossible that there would be no audience this weekend. Nevertheless, we must approach the situation wisely with the necessary caution." Recall precisely because of the outbreak of this virus, the race in China has already been postponed, while racers in Bahrain will perform in front of empty stands.

Mar102020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

MotoGP calendar updated again, the season starts in Argentina

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The MotoGP class race calendar has once again undergone an update as a result of Coronavirus. Elite class racers will not start the season in the United States, but in Argentina. The race in Austin, scheduled for 5.4.2020, has thus been postponed to the November date (15.11.2020), which also means that the last race in Valencia will be a week later than originally planned. So we have more than a month to wait to be able to follow the best motorcycle racers in the world again. Date Country Venue March 8 Qatar - Moto2 and Moto3 Losail only April 19 Argentina Termas de Rio Hondo May 3 Spain Jerez May 17 France Le Mans May 31 Italy Mugello June 7 Spain Barcelona June 21 No

Mar82020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

The first case of Coronavirus also in Buenos Aires, the Argentine test is also threatened?

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The first case of Coronavirus infection was recorded in Buenos Aires, which could also have an impact on the MotoGP class calendar. The spread of Coronavirus has not yet shown signs of failure. The first case of death associated with the new virus is now reported in Argentina as well. It is said to be a 25-year-old man who returned from France on XNUMX February. Just days after his return, however, he was already showing typical symptoms of the disease and was taken to a hospital in the capital, where he was said to have died last night. The matter could thus have a major impact on the organization of the race in Argentina, which a few days ago claimed that the South American test would go according to plan. After more and more questions arose in recent days about the Austin race, it seemed that this very test could be the first

Mar72020 by Aljaž CentaNo Comments

The race in Austin is also questionable

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The race in Austin is under great doubt due to the outbreak of the Corona virus. After the first race in Qatar was canceled for the MotoGP class racer, and the test in Thailand was presented in the fall, the race in Austin, which should be the opening test for the racers in the most elite class this year, is now also in question. The authorities in Texas have declared a state of emergency and banned activities where large crowds of people gather. All events with more than 2500 visitors are prohibited, except for those where the organizers could ensure all measures to prevent the spread of the virus. So far, 17 cases of infection have been confirmed in the Texas area. The possibility of the race taking place in front of empty stands is practically impossible. Carmelo Ezpeleta does not rule out the possibility, however,

Feb122020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

The race in China has also been officially canceled

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A race in China that should be scheduled between 17-19. in April it was canceled due to an outbreak of Coronavirus. The Juss Sports Group, which is in charge of organizing the China test, itself sent a request to the FIA to postpone the race after lengthy talks between the China Automobile Federation and representatives of Liberty Media. Formula 1 has also adopted a measure based on notifications and recommendations from the World Health Organization, which does not seek to endanger the safety and health of staff and fans. In a press release, they wrote: "Racing in China is always an important part of the Formula 1 calendar. Fans are always amazing here. We are already looking forward to racing again in China as soon as possible. We wish everyone in the country all the best in these difficult times. times. " The FIA will otherwise

Jan302020 by Tomaž StrgaršekNo Comments

Race in China due to coronavirus in question

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The International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a statement today stating that due to the coronavirus, which has already claimed at least 170 deaths in China, they are ready to take measures regarding the organization of the Formula 1 race. This year's race is scheduled for April 19. , however, the spread of the virus could even eliminate it. In the statement, they wrote that they are closely monitoring the situation and will make all necessary decisions on that basis. "Since the outbreak of the virus in China earlier this year, the FIA, together with the relevant authorities, has been closely monitoring the developments. Based on this, we are ready to take all necessary measures to protect the global motorsport community and the general public." Because of this virus, the World d