The Valencia region has been severely impacted by the lethal Dana storm, which has led to over 60 deaths, dozens of missing persons, and a trail of destruction.
The damage has affected multiple areas in and around the city of Valencia, including the Circuito Ricardo Tormo. While there are no images available from inside the circuit, the external access roads have suffered extensive damage.
Preicanos Racing Team, a Moto2 World Championship team, shared videos on social media showing the condition of the roads leading to the Circuito Ricardo Tormo. The damage is extensive, making entry extremely difficult, if not impossible, just two and a half weeks ahead of the MotoGP Valencia GP. This raises the question: could this event be in jeopardy?
MotoGP has already reacted, but has not announced any cancellation: ‘MotoGP is in contact with the circuit and local authorities to offer our support and assistance as we work together to recover as soon as possible’.
In the coming days and weeks, authorities will focus on restoring normalcy, providing aid, and conducting searches for the missing people. Last year, Formula 1 canceled the Emilia Romagna GP in Imola following storms in that area just weeks prior. Similarly, the MotoGP Kazakhstan GP was initially postponed this year for related reasons.