MotoGP riders have expressed their concern over the conditions of the Goiania track, which has been severely affected by heavy rains and flooding. The competition returns to Brazil after 22 years, with the Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna circuit prepared to host the second round of the season.
The race week began with severe weather, including torrential rains that flooded parts of the circuit and made the access tunnel to the paddock inaccessible. Despite organizational efforts to improve conditions, the situation became complicated with a new intensified rain that increased difficulties on the track.
The organizers have dispatched tanker trucks and activated a group of 30 prisoners to help clean the surface, but the riders fear that dust and mud have been dragged onto the track, complicating safety and competitiveness during the first practice sessions.
During a walk around the circuit, some riders shared their impressions. Joan Mir of Honda warned about potential surprises due to recent flooding, which could make the track ‘super dirty’. On the other hand, Enea Bastianini, Tech3 rider, acknowledged that the asphalt was very contaminated and that the start of the race weekend could pose a significant challenge.
Alex Rins of Yamaha pointed out the importance of keeping the starting grid clean to avoid complications at the start of the race. He also acknowledged that the track would likely be marked by a single clean line, making optimal traction difficult due to the existing dirt.
The Goiania Civil Defense alert for intense rains has added a layer of uncertainty to the competition. Jack Miller of Pramac expressed his confidence that the track will provide good grip during a fully wet race, but warned of the risks posed by muddy areas in mixed conditions.
With more rains expected on Friday and Saturday, the riders are preparing to face a competition that promises to be complicated. Francesco Bagnaia, MotoGP champion, admitted that the conditions were ‘critical enough’ and indicated that the last two corners of the track would be particularly problematic if the rain persisted.
Despite the difficulties, the MotoGP world continues to prepare for an exciting return to Brazil, hoping that conditions improve ahead of Sunday’s race.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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