The Valencia region has suffered damage and recorded dozens of fatalities due to Storm Dana, just weeks before the MotoGP Valencia GP scheduled from November 15 to 17.
While no decision has been made yet on whether the event will proceed or be canceled, opinions continue to emerge. Francesco Bagnaia is against holding the Valencia GP under these circumstances, even if it means losing the title.
The Ducati rider, quoted by AS newspaper, said: ‘I hope they consider that, ethically, with what’s happening, this isn’t a fair or right situation. Even at the cost of losing my ultimate goal, which is to win the title, I’m not willing to race in Valencia’.
In a press conference yesterday, Bagnaia also highlighted the ethical dilemma of holding the Valencian GP: ‘The most difficult thing for me is the ethical side. Because racing there is like a party, a moment to enjoy, and knowing the situation right now as it is, it is not right. We’ve always been super respectful of what happens around the world – we all live under the same sky. So, it could be wrong to race there. In any case, if it was my choice, I would prefer not to race there. But I’m not the one who has to decide, and whatever Dorna will decide will be good and fair. But I think we have many more options to try’.
Regarding an alternative circuit or the possibility of simply canceling the last round, the 2022 and 2023 champion replied: ‘For me, it’s not the right time to say what I would like. We will wait, and whatever they will decide will be good. Assen could be good, but it’s too cold. Mugello maybe. Canceling might be not fair, but I’m not the guy who has to decide’.