This Tuesday, the Valencia region was hit by Storm Dana, which caused widespread destruction, leaving dozens of fatalities, as well as missing and displaced persons.
This comes just over two and a half weeks before the MotoGP Valencia GP, planned as the season finale. The access routes to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, where the event is scheduled to take place, also suffered extensive damage. However, efforts are reportedly underway to keep the GP on schedule.
According to Motorsport.com, a letter from the teams’ association, IRTA, sent to the teams, states: ‘We are all aware of the current situation in Valencia caused by severe rains and flooding. Unfortunately, there have been more than 50 fatalities in the region, and many people remain missing. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones’.
While the letter acknowledges that it may not be appropriate to discuss the Valencia GP at a time when focus is on supporting affected individuals, it also notes: ‘Both local authorities and MotoGP remain committed to holding the event on the scheduled date and will work tirelessly to make it happen’.