British MotoGP 2018 Canceled

in #sport6 years ago (edited)

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After several delays, British MotoGP was eventually canceled. The unfavorable weather makes conditions considered unsafe to hold races.

Racing on the Silverstone circuit on Sunday (08/26/2018) The start schedule was promoted due to weather considerations, considering the qualifying session on Saturday (08/25/2018) also began with the conditions of the track still wet after the rain.

But heavy rain also cannot be avoided even though it has advanced the start schedule. The start of the process was delayed by two hours, then declared postponed again. MotoGP states that if the rain ceases at 16.00 local time, the race starts at 16.50 local time, But the weather did not forgive.

With conditions that have not improved, a meeting was held between Dorna, MotoGP riders, plus IRTA representatives (International Race Team Association). They then stated the track was not safe to hold the race.

Racing is declared void. Crash calls this the first time the MotoGP series has been canceled, with all classes not playing.

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