Valencia, MotoGp at risk due to flood. What can happen

Valencia, October 30, 2024 – Beyond 70 dead, floods and hundreds of displaced people, in Valencia the situation is catastrophic. The Dana phenomenon has hit the hardest southern Spain, XNUMX the flood which brought an entire region to its knees. According to the authorities A year's worth of rain fell in 8 hours. The one who pays the price is also the Ricardo Tormo circuit, the scene – on November 17 – of the last stage of the MotoGP World ChampionshipThe duel for the world title between Pecco Bagnaia e George Martin.

Damage caused by cyclone Dana at the entrance to the Valencia circuit

Serious damage to the Valencia circuit

But what condition is the system in? "The circuit Ricardo Tormo has begun the work of evaluating the multiple damages suffered due to the Dana phenomenon, the flood that devastated the interior of the province of Valencia. Although after an initial inspection the track conditions are optimal, most of the infrastructure of access and parking have been seriously damaged and require urgent repairs in view of the celebration of the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, the last event of the motorcycle world championship on 15, 16 and 17 November", explains the management of the circuit in a note.

MotoGP at risk?

It is premature at this time to hypothesize a possible cancellation of the MotoGP race, but the situation is still very serious. The note continues: “More than 200 liters per square meter in less than twelve hours and above all the scrolling of water, mud and other elements coming from the Sechera ravine and the Poyo ravine, adjacent to the track, were the cause of the damage to parking lots and at the main entrance to the Cheste facilities. Nearly a hundred people had to spend the night in different parts of the facilities. The gym, offices and other places far from the current served as temporary shelter for the grandstand assembly workers, for part of the Formula E logistics team and for the maintenance, security and office staff at Ricardo Tormo”.

What happens now

"The most important thing is that all the people who were on the circuit are well and that everyone was able to spend the night in safety”, said Nicolas Collado, general director of the circuit. He concludes: “Now begins the process of damage assessment which will tell us to what extent it will be possible celebration of our upcoming events with all the necessary guarantees".