The flooding in south-east Spain that has killed at least 52 people damaged the circuit where the MotoGP season finale is set to take place Circuito Ricardo Tormo’s access roads were badly damaged although the racing surface itself appears to be unscathed according to a statement by the Formula E series which is set to test at the facility next week Video on social media showed huge sinkholes in the access road leading to the track Formula E representatives at the circuit were trapped and had to spend the night inside the track facility according to a statement issued by the series “Our thoughts go out to those affected by the extreme weather conditions in Spain Due to damage to the main access road caused by a burst river bank nearby the circuit is currently inaccessible by vehicle,” the series said in a statement posted on its website “Four members of Formula E staff stayed at the circuit last night as a precaution but are safe and able to transfer to and from the circuit by foot and we continue to assess garages and freight Alternative access routes in and out of the circuit are currently being investigated.” BBC news reports say that the region experienced a year’s worth of rainfall in eight hours The Associated Press currently is reporting 52 confirmed deaths | © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers When a post is labeled with the words “press release” it means that Roadracingworld.com is not responsible for its content and that Roadracingworld.com makes no guarantee that it is accurate Not all press releases are posted and Roadracingworld.com may reject press releases if the content is too heavy on commercial promotion with little or no news value or if the press release contains obvious errors If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen 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is a tribute to nature in the heart of Cheste emerges from the wall in a display of talent and creativity combines the precision of portraiture and the beauty of natural elements with influences ranging from modernist sculpture and gargoyles to tattoo art Those who want to visit this work closely can do so at Rey Don Jaime Street the work represents much more than a simple mural It is a “guardian” that beautifies and protects the urban environment of Cheste: “I wanted to create a piece that was not only aesthetically impressive but also had a message of protection and respect for the biodiversity of the planet,” explains the artist in a statement Bublegum’s “Rinascimento” mural was also a finalist in the Best Of category which demonstrates the impact of his work in the world of urban art Bublegum has become a reference in urban art worldwide considered the “Oscars” of urban art counted with the participation of 97 artists from 29 countries and registered more than 310,000 votes the winning mural in the ‘Best Of’ category was “The Bull” by Portuguese artist Nuno Miles In the ‘Expert Spotlight’ category the award went to “Echoes of Harmony” by Studio Giftig The full impact of every initiative and donation is now confirmed MotoGP’s total contribution to our Racing for Valencia recovery fund can now be confirmed as €1.6 million The figure comes from fundraising initiatives both at the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona and online and a final figure of €1 million added to the total by MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports the on-site and online auctions of memorabilia and experiences raised more than €300,000 – all made possible by the generosity of the riders teams and partners who donated items to each auction also contributed a sizeable €100,000 standalone donation to our Caixabank fund and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce donated €50,000 – getting us even closer to our impressive total every fan onsite at the sold-out Solidarity GP or watching around the world each made their own contribution enabling MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports to do the same Dorna was the promoter of the Solidarity GP as a commitment to delivering a fitting conclusion to a history-making season – for the riders our partners and the millions of fans looking forward to the event The fans who were able to join us on-site more than matched that commitment as we sold out maximum capacity, and the collective effort from the paddock, the circuit and all our partners made it a weekend to remember. The event was also named Best GP of 2024 rewarding the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for their hard work behind the scenes In lieu of simply donating the profit generated by ticket sales as part of the investment made in staging the event Dorna has decided to increase its contribution in recognition of this collective effort and donate a full €1 million to the funds raised for Valencia The €1.6 million total from all our MotoGP initiatives will now go towards the recovery of the towns closest to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo They are the communities who would usually receive the positive economic impact of hosting the season finale Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta visited the two towns as the final donation is announced MotoGP makes a positive impact wherever we race and places a high value on our role in communities in which we’re present To all those who joined us #RacingforValencia during the Solidarity GP from the riders and teams putting on the show to the fans watching around the world or in the stands and everyone in between: thank you for being part of it Amancio Ortega and Elon Musk, at Odds Over a Plot of Land in Spain | Europa Press, DAPA Images, Lunamarina LIFESTYLE Shocking Amancio Ortega Trembles: Elon Musk Makes a Shocking Decision in SpainElon Musk face off over a desired piece of land in Valencia01/04/2025 14:02:00h by Aida Cristòfol Elon Musk  and Amancio Ortega are in the midst of a battle Both magnates have set their sights on a piece of land in Spain that they both see as key to their future is the stage for this struggle between two of the most powerful figures in their sectors Far from being a simple conflict of interests Both want to build a megafactory that could transform Spain's industrial landscape are fighting over land that could define Europe's future Both magnates have an eye on this Valencian land | Europa Press, Addin, AddinaimadaElon Musk and Amancio Ortega, at Odds Over Land in SpainTwo of the richest men on the planet, Elon Musk and Amancio Ortega have set their sights on a logistical gem in Spain to expand their empires The La Ceja-Cañada Arena industrial park is strategically located for any industrial project It is perfectly connected to the Mediterranean corridor and has easy rail access to Valencia and Madrid it is just half an hour from the Port of Valencia one of the most active in Europe in terms of container traffic the land is not only attractive to local companies but also to global giants like Musk and Ortega who seek to leverage this location to take their businesses to the next level Elon Musk sees in this industrial park the perfect opportunity to build a battery gigafactory for Tesla's electric cars An investment of 5 billion euros could not only generate thousands of jobs but also establish Tesla as a leader in battery manufacturing within the European Union Inditex's Presence in Cheste Would Strengthen Amancio Ortega's Position | Europa Press this would allow Musk to avoid tariffs that will be applied to batteries produced in China it would provide him access to a highly competitive European market increasingly demanding cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions But the land in Cheste not only attracts automotive giants has his own plans for this strategic location sees in this industrial park the opportunity to expand its distribution network in Spain Amancio Ortega plans to set up two large distribution centers in Cheste for his brands Bershka and Tempe With logistics as one of the pillars of the textile industry and access to the Mediterranean corridor make this industrial park the ideal location for Inditex Interested in Acquiring Land in the Valencian Community | Europa PressHowever Inditex's presence in Cheste would strengthen Ortega's position in the competitive European fashion market Especially at a time when sustainability and speed in distribution are key to maintaining leadership in the sector Inditex's expansion on this land could be crucial for its consolidation in the European market It would also help improve the efficiency of its operations The La Ceja-Cañada Arena industrial park presents itself as a unique and attractive place for both magnates and there are many unknowns about who will manage to acquire this land there is a factor that could put Musk in a more favorable position: the fact that the land is not yet urbanized This could delay the start of construction which would go against Inditex's plans to begin operations in 2025 If the land's urbanization process is prolonged and it remains to be seen who will secure this land Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain The news that the 2024 MotoGP world championship finals will no longer take place in Valencia after DANA has had a huge impact on many fans “MotoGP requested the authorities to race in Barcelona as it was the best possible choice,” said MotoGP organisers “The track is the easiest option for fans who were already planning to attend the MotoGP season finale The location and circuit are also the most efficient choice providing a close to seamless alternative for personnel and logistics.” Ricardo Tormo experienced extensive damage after DANA struck and the town of Cheste was also one of the worst areas hit The tickets for the MotoGP World Final have been a sell-out but now many fans are faced with a big dilemma Those who have already purchased tickets can either change all their travel plans and pay additional costs to reach Barcelona or they can take the option being offered and defer their tickets to the MotoGP final in 2025 The dates of the final (November 15th-17th) will remain the same, but now that the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host the finals the same circuit that also hosted the sixth round of the championships in May it means fans who have planned for the event months in advance are facing choices that might not benefit them in any way Changing accommodations and flights will be costly and if they have no other option other than to fly into Valencia airport the situation regarding road travel in the region is still precarious The impact of venue change will also impact Cheste the town where the Ricardo Tormo circuit is located The MotoGP is a yearly event that involves the whole community and visitors flock to Cheste simply to view the live footage from the circuit which is displayed on a big outdoor screen in the main plaza restaurant and business takes part in the MotoGP Cheste fiesta and the financial losses they are likely to incur could mean trouble for their companies moving forward after the floods Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox There are many moto events at the Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto It is all about logistics for the moto gp circus Easier to go to Montmelo than the other side of Spain so Moto gp can’t go there at this late stage of the racing season Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has 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bottom of this page Cheste will repeat the success of the previous edition from April 11 to 13 with the best wineries in the area and family activities Cheste will celebrate again this coming weekend the 3rd edition of the gastronomic festival Vinachest This fair of good food and drink will be held from 11 to 13 April 2025 with the best wineries in the area the confirmed wineries that will participate in the tasting and sale of wine with Bodega Reymos Cooperativa Vinícola San Pedro Apóstol and Masía Bondia in addition to companies specializing in mosctal from Cheste There will be stands with artisanal vermouths and pickles the famous Miguelitos de La Roda and sausages from Carnisseria Fina The gastronomic option will be completed with a space for food trucks with hamburgers In addition, both Saturday and Sunday there will be guided tastings at 1 pm. On Saturday afternoon, the Cheste 10K will take place for those who dare to run the group Andercovers will inaugurate the live performances while El grupo Retro Pop will close the night with their show VinaChest 2025 has also thought of the little ones offering children’s workshops and an entertainment area specially designed for them Vinachest will be held outdoors in the square of the Town Hall of Cheste and access will be free for all audiences The 2024 Valencia GP is canceled due the the devastating floods in the region The Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya will host the final MotoGP race of 2024 after devastating floods destroyed many towns in the Valencia region of Spain including those around the Ricardo Tormo Circuit Series owner Dorna initially indicated it planned to plow ahead with the final round at its original venue But that possibility made many in the MotoGP paddock uncomfortable with a recent death toll in the hundreds and poised to rise further while thousands of homes have been affected Marc Marquez stated it would be “unethical” to race there Yet the decision to move the final race was welcomed by almost every rider and it’s the one that all riders were pushing for,” said Alex Marquez “Every day that passes [in Valencia] there is more of a nightmare.” And the riders are determined to find a way of helping those affected “I will try and see how we can help Valencia and raise some money,” said Aleix Espargaro some riders are concerned at the thought of racing at Montmelo in mid-November The clockwise layout features two left-handers which can be tricky to tackle during the normal race date in June due to the left side of the front tire losing temperature Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta said that “Barcelona is the best possible place” to replace the canceled Valencia round and that a request has been made to the Government Catalunya “We thought it was important to tell the riders before they went out on track yesterday especially those in contention for positions that there would be another event on the calendar It’s been a very challenging couple of days much more so for the Community of Valencia of course but we think that—given the situation the Championship is in but also for fans across the world—we thought it was important to hold a final event of the season “We have been looking at all the possibilities we had it’s very challenging to organize an event in two weeks but during the last 48 hours we’ve looked at all possible alternatives We think that Barcelona is the best possible place given the proximity to Valencia given that a lot of people were already travelling through to get to the finale and especially for fans – we think it’s the best possible place for them We also know we will be able to help the Community of Valencia from that location as well “That’s why we’ve requested the Government of Catalunya to be able to hold the event there They want to communicate and align themselves with both the Government of Spain and that of Valencia before confirming the event and we hope that confirmation comes in the next 48 hours “But the urgency right now is Valencia—not confirming our GP It’s something we can wait for and once it’s confirmed we’ll start working as hard as possible as it’s definitely a challenge but we think there’s a lot of good we can do and we feel owe it to our fans We want to thank the entire MotoGP community The race organizers issued the following statement on November 1 MotoGP stands with the Community of Valencia following the devastating floods that have affected the area Our hearts are with all those who have been lost and those who have lost so much We have been in constant contact with the local authorities and the circuit to best assess how we can help and how we should proceed We have a responsibility to every region where we race that goes far beyond the sport and the events After carefully weighing up the potential positive impact of MotoGP racing in Valencia on delayed dates versus ensuring no single resource is diverted from the recovery efforts by the presence of MotoGP the championship and local authorities have been obliged to cancel the 2024 Valencia GP The championship will put our collective efforts behind backing the relief funds already in place to ensure our positive impact can connect with the area in the way it best serves the people and communities we have been part of for so long Our efforts will begin during the Malaysian GP and continue at the final round of 2024 with a new venue and dates to be announced as soon as confirmed and paddock deserve a sporting finale to the 2024 season and one that can make a key contribution to supporting the communities we race in Any further information regarding the season finale will be confirmed as soon as possible Stay tuned to Cycle News for further updates as we get them The following is an update from October 30 Spain’s Valencia region suffered severe storms and flash flooding that has caused extensive damage to the region and a still unknown number of deaths and injuries MotoGP issued the following statement earlier today Storms and flash flooding hit the south east of Spain on Tuesday with over a year’s worth of rain falling in only hours according to the Spanish Weather Service including both Chiva and Cheste near the circuit at least 51 people have so far been confirmed as dead in the extreme weather conditions general manager of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit “The most important thing is that all the people who were at the Circuit are fine everyone has been able to spend the night safely at the Circuit facilities,” said Nicolás Collado “Now a damage assessment process begins that will tell us to what extent this DANA will affect the holding of our next events with full guarantees.”  Ricardo Tormo Circuit posted the following on their website: The Ricardo Tormo Circuit has begun work to assess the multiple damages suffered as a result of the DANA [Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos]  that devastated the interior of the province of Valencia on Tuesday Although after an initial inspection the track is in optimal condition a large part of the access and parking infrastructure has been seriously damaged and needs urgent repair in view of the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community the last round of the world motorcycle championship on 15 More than 200 litres per square metre in less than twelve hours and above all the flow of water mud and other elements from the Sechera ravine and the Poyo Ravine have been the cause of the damage to the car parks and the main access to the Cheste facilities Nearly a 100 people have had to spend the night in different locations at the Cheste facilities offices and other places far from the current have served as temporary shelter for operators assembling the claws and stands part of the Formula E logistics team and maintenance security and office staff at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit Formula E’s preseason test was due to take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo next week A statement from Formula E stated the following: Our thoughts go out to those affected by the extreme weather conditions in Spain In light of the situation that has developed overnight in Valencia we are working closely with the local authorities and representatives of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia ahead of the scheduled FIA Formula E official test next week the circuit is currently inaccessible by vehicle Four members of Formula E staff stayed at the circuit last night as a precaution Alternative access routes in and out of the circuit are currently being investigated We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates in due course I agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertising and improve my service Pay to read The Race without adverts or cookies used for personalised ads By logging in, you agree to our use of third-party and analytics 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For more details, please review our Privacy Policy The final round of the 2024 MotoGP season may well be in doubt after Spain’s Valencia region was hit this week with severe flash flooding that has tragically left over 50 people dead and caused extensive damage to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo The Spanish circuit is set to host what looks set to be the deciding round of the championship battle between title leader Jorge Martin and reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia in only two weeks’ time but with the track and the surrounding area bearing the brunt of the recent extreme weather conditions pic.twitter.com/rV6ufZoILn “Yesterday was the worst day of my life,” Ricardo Gabaldon Cars and trash containers were flowing down the streets My god. Extreme damage to the main road into the circuit in Valencia, and the minimoto circuit is gone 😱 pic.twitter.com/iIDWADSZLK added: "The most important thing is that all the people who were at the Circuit are fine everyone has been able to spend the night safely at the Circuit facilities "Now a damage assessment process begins that will tell us to what extent this [Storm] Dana will affect the holding of our next events with full guarantees." Video footage on social media shows extensive damage to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo with the main entrance road to the track swept away and impassable The minimoto track located near the main gate is also completely destroyed and there are reports that the circuit’s external car parks have been flooded with MotoGP organisers Dorna unlikely to want to place local authorities under the added pressure of hosting a major sporting event expected to bring 100,000 people into the area while search and reconstruction efforts continue it could well be that the final round of the championship is in danger That would mark the second time this season that extreme weather has caused the cancellation of a MotoGP race, after extensive flooding in the northern provinces of Kazakhstan saw what should have been the Sokol circuit’s inaugural race first get delayed before then being cancelled it means that a race against time is underway to try and find an alternate venue to conclude the season - something that may well prove impossible with only two weeks' notice leaving the title rivals in an unprecedented situation as they go into this weekend’s penultimate round at the Malaysian Grand Prix It’s possible that other southern European circuits like Jerez or Portimao could potentially gear up in time to host a race with only two weeks’ notice especially if it were to take place with a reduced number of guests and spectators but still represents a not insignificant logistical hurdle that organisers are likely now preparing for The Race approached Dorna for comment but did not receive a reply at the time of publication Formula E's 2024-25 pre-season test was due to take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo next week "Our thoughts go out to those affected by the extreme weather conditions in Spain We are working closely with the local authorities and representatives of the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia ahead of the scheduled FIA Formula E official test next week," a statement from Formula E read "Due to damage to the main access road caused by a burst river bank nearby "We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates in due course." Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos The work requires prior reconnaissance to delimit the affected areas and secure the land where the footbridges will be installed The work being carried out by the Spanish Armed Forces in the localities affected by the DANA is evolving to adapt to the new requirements of the situation bilge pumping and mud removal tasks are continuing but new capacities are being added to reconstruct the area support for infrastructures that facilitate mobility and accessibility is of great importance the EMU and the Spanish Army are already working on installing three bridges they are working together to carry out the work while the Spanish Army will be in charge of another bridge installation in Ribarroja and the EMU will handle installing another one in the town of Cheste The work involves a preliminary survey and study of the area and the structuring of the work protocol for installing the footbridges The engineers are already immersed in this new mission which is reminiscent of others that have been carried out in other places the force of the water also swept away three bridges that connected the town with surrounding municipalities the Spanish Army will once again assist in reconstructing this type of infrastructure by installing Mabey logistical support bridges capable of reaching spans of up to 81 metres with great resistance and the capacity to support large volumes of traffic They are used primarily for main supply routes replacing damaged civilian bridges and replacing temporary footbridges and general support bridges They are also used as overbridges for damaged or weakened bridges and are often deployed as part of emergency responses to natural disasters This website uses its own and third-party cookies to maintain the session, offer a better user experience and obtain statistical data on user navigation. For more information see Cookies policy Repsol Honda Team’s Pol Espargaro missed Saturday action in Valencia after scans and checks in hospital Pol Espargaro suffered a highside on the exit of Turn 12 heading into Turn 13 The Repsol Honda Team rider was taken to the circuit medical centre before being transported to 9 de Octubre Hospital in Valencia for further checks especially around the right thorax and abdomen Espargaro will rest tonight before assessing his condition and continued participation on Sunday morning “Unfortunately today I had a very big crash during FP3 at Turn 13 The impact was very hard but fortunately I have no serious injuries and nothing appeared broken in the tests we did at the hospital At the moment I have a lot of pain from around my ribs when I breathe I’m really disappointed because we had great speed and I was feeling really confident take painkillers and see what the situation is in the morning.” The Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana was completed in 1999 and held rounds of the MotoGP and Spanish Motorcycle Championships in the same year. The Cheste track has several layouts, running anti-clockwise with varying lengths. MotoGP events are held on a 4km track comprising of five right handed corners, eight… read more. The Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste is offering a bunch of experiences all throughout the year.  Take note because there will be several weekends with races and new events.  Racing Weekend  The Royal Spanish Automobile Federation?  It's also present at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia where the adrenaline-fueled summer ends with Formula 4 and the Euro Cup 3 on the weekend of September 14 and 15 GT-CER + Clio Cup + Saxo Cup  Three different categories are rolled into a complete motorsport weekend on October 5 and 6 All with the same goal: to compete on equal terms and promote the talent of up-and-coming drivers.  The first is a Gran Turismo race that includes vehicles from different makes and the last one on the Citröen Saxo.  FIA Motorsport Games  The third edition of the FIA Motorsport Games - held every two years - organized by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile starts in Valencia from October 23 to 27 showcasing over 25 disciplines with more than 500 drivers from almost 100 countries.  Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana 2024  the Grand Prix of the Valencian Community from November 15 to 17 Moto2 and Moto3 categories will take center stage It will be the last race in the three world championships Tickets start at €46.80 for the three-day event.  FIM JuniorGP  And closing out the year will be the races for the young riders in the JuniorGP European Talent Cup and European Moto2 Championship © VISIT VALÈNCIA 2025 | FUNDACIÓ VISIT VALÈNCIA The fate of the MotoGP 2024 season finale in Valencia is a "secondary" matter amid deadly flooding in the area And several of the competitors on the premier-class grid have made it clear that they don't see hosting a round at Circuit Ricardo Tormo just two weeks after the worst of the devastation as tenable The official death toll from the floods in the area brought on by massive amounts of rainfall is approaching triple figures and devastation to local infrastructure has been made obvious by reports and photos The Ricardo Tormo track itself, located near the town of Cheste to the west of Valencia, has suffered "multiple damages" to its facilities, most notably the entry to the circuit - though the track surface is said to remain in "optimal" shape But this is widely regarded as irrelevant by those riding in MotoGP while the championship itself awaits further information and determines its next steps "It's not the time to think if there'll be a GP or not," said Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez It's not easy for all the Spanish but especially for the Valencia people But now we cannot just focus on the facilities of the track and everything "More important is the people that don't have a home than whether we'll have a GP there or not." Marquez then paused before adding: "Honestly speaking to think that there will be a GP there in one week and a half is difficult We need to be realistic and we need to be human for me it's not correct if we go there in one week and a half [repair] the entry of the circuit and all that His elder brother Marc - when speaking to international media - stopped just short of saying he thought MotoGP shouldn't race in Valencia but also acknolwedged that that "all the [local] facilities" need to be working towards the people in strife and that there would be "no meaning" in trying to repair the track "while having many people without houses" "Let's see what they will do," he concluded. He then told Spanish media that he didn't want to make a statement before changing his mind and admitting he felt "it would be a mistake ethically speaking" for the race to take place There are "much bigger priorities" than the race "I would like to send all my support to the families to those working to try to come back to a good situation there," he said "For sure they will need to have a strong winter there At the moment for sure MotoGP is on a secondary level "Dorna and [independent teams' association] IRTA will take a decision about the race but I think going there is not the correct moment It's something that we lived also in first person in Emilia Romagna what happened there last year and this year It's something that I really know very well and it's super dramatic for everybody that lives there." "The images and videos that are arriving on social media are nothing [compared to reality]," said Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro "I talked with some friends that are not living in Valencia but in some small village around Valencia and they told me everything is super collapsed His team-mate Maverick Vinales said racing this weekend at Sepang felt like a "sidenote" This is something catastrophic," he added - but said he didn't know what MotoGP should do Vinales' former team-mate Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) was in the same boat and could only offer "big support" to those affected he felt it was minor enough to where he expected the race to take place And KTM rider Jack Miller said he would have no issue racing in Valencia if that was the decision but emphasised that "clean-up" resources should never go to a track at the expense of main roads and other crucial infrastructure "If we can give Valencia something back - I don't know how we can give our prize money for example - I would do it 100 percent," said Espargaro of racing Obviously right now I think it's the less important thing I'm thinking if we're able to go there and race somehow MotoGP cannot delay the Valencia round - the mid-November temperatures there are already at the very limit of viability for MotoGP racing - but nor can it easily switch the venue for its season finale It has had three separate cancellations as part of its 2024 calendar The Argentine Grand Prix was never replaced the Kazakhstan Grand Prix was postponed and provisionally took the slot of the cancelled Indian Grand Prix - and then too was cancelled albeit did get replaced by a second round at Misano Ducati riders Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia are split by 17 points in the standings which means the likelihood of the riders' championship not being decided at Sepang - something that would require Martin to leave with a 38-point margin or more - is very "I believe that the championship the way it is "Two weeks in Malaysia would be perfectly fine by me." Espargaro - though a good friend of Martin who would theoretically stand to benefit from a cancellation - also said it would be "fair" if the title fight played out over two more rounds But Marini acknowledged there are "quite a lot of problems" in making an impromptu season finale happen "It's not a matter of finding a place - finding a place is for me the easiest thing to do then you also need to check with Michelin if we have [the correct] tyres or not.. "I think that they [MotoGP] are trying to find the best solution for everybody Multiple back-up plans have so far been floated - and some options are certainly more realistic than others A second Sepang round to complete a double-header weekend there is on the 'almost impossible' end of the spectrum - given that Michelin will not have a suitable supply of tyres ready to run an additional weekend on Valencia's tyres cannot simply be reused for another track thanks to the asymmetric design for the predominantly left-hand circuit meaning that the French firm will likely need at least a few weeks to construct the few hundred custom-made tyres needed for an extra with the considerable logistical challenges presented by hosting a race at very short notice it means that it would probably be unlikely anyway that another venue could take over from Valencia in that calendar spot - even if tyres weren't a factor with Europe's cold weather closing in as December approaches the paddock favourite option is currently Qatar's Lusail circuit and its mild winter climate Set to host Formula 1 on the first weekend in December it would be a relatively painless task to keep at least some of the infrastructure in place to allow MotoGP to head there a week later giving the Lusail track the unique chance to both open and close the 2024 season Today heavy rain in Valencia restricted the number of laps completed by the class of 2015 and some chose not to test at all as steady rain fell throughout the day Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez ventured out on track at 12pm for three exits and completed a total of 17 laps aboard the 2014 spec RC213V machine Marc worked with a new brake disc and callipers to check performance in colder conditions He and his team will look to confirm their findings in hot conditions during the Sepang test next February Marc’s fastest time of 1’45.715 (lap 16/17) placed him 8th for the day who yesterday tested the new 2015 prototype bike Both riders will be hoping for better weather for the final day tomorrow in order to give feedback to the HRC engineers before the Winter break “Today was a day in which we couldn’t do too much we managed to test a couple of things in the wet which worked well for us but at least we could make a little progress with our workload The weather forecast for tomorrow is for better than today it is the venue chosen by the MotoGP World Championship to host the final race of the year with the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community as Cheste provides the climax for the longest world championship in history landing in Valencia after seven races in Asia and Oceania Want to be part of one of the best events for motorcycling fans Don't think twice and book your ticket here. Like most riders from the US, Hayden started out in dirt track, wrestling bikes around loosely surfaced oval circuits and learning the art of throttle control. It is no coincidence that many European racers, including Rossi and the reigning MotoGP champion Marc Márquez now include this discipline in their training regimes The family enjoyed its proudest moment when Nicky Tommy and Roger Lee finished one-two-three at the Springfield Grand National in Illinois Meanwhile Rose and his sisters competed in so called “powder-puff” dirt-track races Hayden rode throughout his career with the number 69 who liked it because it read the same whether the bike was right way up or not Hayden’s dirt-track skills stood him in good stead when he graduated to racing on asphalt in the late 1990s American Honda soon recognised his talent and signed the youngster who won the 1999 600cc US Supersport championship and the 2002 1000cc US Superbike title Nicky Hayden at a press conference in Madonna di Campiglio, 2013, while riding for the Italian manufacturer Ducati. Photograph: Max Rossi/ReutersThat latter success propelled him into the premier MotoGP world championship Hayden had so much to learn during his early years on the global scene: new motorcycles His dedication to his cause was outstanding. He worked very hard; always the last man out on track when his team went testing to fine-tune his motorcycles and develop new parts. He won his first MotoGP race in 2005 at his home event, the US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, California Read moreMotorcycle racing is a tough sport often dominated by riders who wear their egos on the outside Earl owned a car dealership in Owensboro called Second Chance Autos “I don’t want y’all thinking it’s the kind of place where doctors and attorneys go buy their cars.” Hayden endured several years in the doldrums after his 2006 title success New technical regulations transformed MotoGP bikes from fire-breathing 990cc motorcycles into smaller These bikes required a different riding technique that did not allow Hayden to exploit his skills so successfully In 2008 he left Honda to join the Italian manufacturer Ducati which also had its difficulties staying competitive with the dominant Japanese manufacturers Hayden scored a handful of top-three results aboard Ducati’s Desmosedici but it was always obvious that he was riding to the limits of the bike Lingering injuries caused him other problems Finally in 2016 he left the MotoGP paddock to join the World Superbike series Last year in Malaysia he won his first World Superbike race This season he stayed with the same team and was lying 13th in the points standings He suffered serious head injuries and never regained consciousness the MotoGP season has concluded with the Valencia GP which is more likely in mid-to-late November The Circuit Ricardo Tormo debuted on the calendar in 1999 and has consistently been among the last rounds of the year it only became the official season finale in 2022 which has since become a tradition—broken only in 2020 due to the pandemic and again this year due to the effects of storm Dana in the Valencia region the original schedule had planned for the circuit to host the season’s end Journalist Diego Lacave mentioned on Nico Abad’s podcast that there is ongoing discussion about changing Valencia’s position on the calendar allowing the season to end in Asia instead: discussions have taken place within the Grand Prix Commission institutions – namely this last event in Valencia is coming too late in November and probably in the coming years – once the current contract ends and isn’t renewed – the championship may move Cheste to a different spot on the calendar because Cheste is essential But the World Championship finale could be in Asia the Valencia GP has gradually been pushed later in the year (for many years it typically took place from late October to early November) The first time the season ended outside Europe was in 1961 with the Argentina GP while Japan hosted the first Asian season finale in 1963 prepares to face the Le Mans circuit at the French Grand Prix with his team and himself confirming it this morning The French GP will welcome the highly motivated Portuguese rider shows enthusiasm for the French Grand Prix Maverick Viñales is preparing for the French Grand Prix with high confidence after recent good results Raúl Fernández from the Trackhouse MotoGP Team shows confidence for the French Grand Prix © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Valentino Rossi Sent Off in Style Following Final Race in Valencia Finally, Valentino Rossi takes Podium in GP Argentina Agriculture Minister Sees National Rice Production Reaching 1 Million Tons in April Indonesia's First Batch of 2025 Hajj Pilgrims Departs for the Holy Land Indonesian Govt Targets Completion of Patimban Port Construction in Q4 of 2025 Thudong Monks Walk 2,763 Km to Borobudur Temple People's Business Credit Realization Exceeds Rp76 Trillion Four Classrooms at Cimanuk 2 Public Junior High School Severely Damaged Twelve Inactive Railroad Lines in Bandung to Be Reactivated The History and Purpose of World Dance Day Earth Hour Jakarta 2025 The Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste (Valence) has trusted in Hikvisión to install the stroke control system A solution that takes care of the management both from the sports point of view as in the field of physical security of all persons involved The Hikvision installation is composed of three subsystems The first of these is the capture of images who are responsible for following the vehicles without losing sight of them at any time and to control the limits of the track to ensure that the drivers do not take illegal advantage in the corners The versatility and precision of the cameras (2MP IP PTZ next to the embarked ones that are in the cranes and the body ones that can be carried by the track commissioners) allow you to obtain clear and real-time images of any point of the circuit with a powerful NVR from Hikvision with 128 video inputs and a storage capacity of 16 disk drives up to 10 TB each that offers redundancy and all the agility necessary to carry out in a few seconds the checks that the competition requires and individual checkpoints from which an operator can choose the most appropriate image at any given time The software that allows to manage the entire system and that speeds up the interaction between all the elements that make up the solution is HikCentral "The particularity of the motor world is the speed of the vehicles and the speed of decision-making. That is why we need technological equipment of very high quality and that allows you to react quickly in any circumstance. And Hikvision has provided them to us." sports manager of the Ricardo Tormo de Cheste circuit which made a technological change necessary as required by international motorsport federations display systems and management software) had to face the challenge of high definition: perfect visibility of all points of the circuit at all times "Capture images with maximum precision and sharpness of vehicles that circulate at 300 kilometers per hour has been a great challenge We have taken full advantage of the sophisticated imaging technology of our equipment and systems." Director of Business Development at Hikvision Iberia Subscribe to our RSS feed And you won't miss anything © 2024 Digital Security Magazine - Underwood Communication SL THE RICARDO TORMO MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT OF THE VALÈNCIA COMMUNITY together with the favourable weather conditions enjoyed in the Valencian Community (including of course the Hoya de Buñol area where the track can be found) have lead the "Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo" to become an obligatory reference point for many race teams attracted by the possibility of making use of its excellent facilities all year round Without doubt the outstanding feature of the "Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo" is the placing of all the civil buildings pilots and services etc outside of the track layout The fact that these space-consuming areas have been placed outside of the track layout is the main difference Valencia's circuit has over other European racetracks It means it is the most flexible of all European racetracks in terms of the combinations and use of the greatest number of track layouts The Circuit is to be found in a one and a half million square acre plot in the Cambrillas area within the city limits of Cheste hbspt.cta.load(5897040 The requested content cannot be loaded.Please try again later Repsol Honda's Spanish rider Marc Marquez speaks with a mechanic in the box during the fourth MotoGP free practice session of the Valencia Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste on November 17 Versión en castellano Send to multiple recipients separating emails with a comma shake of the nerves and feel the butterflies in his stomach Marc M�rquez had to wait for over a day and a half to make his mark in the new category M�rquez took it out on a bright-white Honda with the Japanese brand's red wings It was Stoner's bike dressed up for the occasion Marc made a solid debut on the Cheste circuit but I only went and started with the handbrake on," he joked reminded us of Dani Pedrosa in 2005 or Jorge Lorenzo in 2007 His wide smile after finishing said it all And his time was outstanding too - one second behind Pedrosa three tenths behind Bautista and just over four behind Bradl "It was difficult to feel the power of the bike but nice at the same time," assured the two-time champion after his surprising MotoGP debut with Honda "There are big differences with Moto2 and you have to adapt to the style Have you found any mistakes in this article? 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