MotoGP has completed its investigation related to the incidents that affected the Brazilian Grand Prix and has committed to resolving the identified issues before the return of the event in 2027.
Two days after the race, the competition management released a detailed statement describing the difficulties that marked the weekend, the first after two decades of MotoGP’s absence from the country. Among the incidents, a significant sinking on the straight was highlighted, caused by the collapse of an undocumented old sewage system.
This incident, which occurred just before the race, was immediately addressed by the circuit staff, allowing on-track activities to resume after considerable delays. The race began with an 80-minute delay, and the Moto2 qualifying had to be moved to Sunday morning.
Additionally, the track surface at corners 11 and 12 suffered localized degradation, attributed to the combination of intense heat and track activity during the Moto2 and Moto3 races. Although all excess aggregate from the track was cleared, a small risk of degradation persisted, leading race management to reduce the number of laps in the MotoGP race to 23, representing 75% of the original distance, to ensure safety.
Officials at the circuit and promoters acknowledged that weather conditions, including exceptional rain, also contributed to the track problems. In response to concerns about the quality of the new asphalt laid during the recent renovation, MotoGP assured that each global circuit requires a specific asphalt mix, which is presented to the FIM to ensure that all safety standards are met.
With an audience of 148,384 fans attending the Internacional de Goiânia Autodrome, the appeal of MotoGP in Brazil and its global growth opportunities in the future have been evidenced. Improvements and solutions to the identified problems will be implemented before the next Grand Prix, demonstrating MotoGP’s commitment to safety and the fan experience.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
