The Kazakhstan MotoGP Grand Prix has been postponed until the end of the year due to unfavorable weather conditions, event organizers announced this Friday.
“It would be no responsibility on MotoGP’s part to place any additional burden on authorities or services as they work to help the tens of thousands of affected people across the country,” championship organizers said in a statement.
Unprecedented weather conditions have triggered flooding across Central Asia, triggering an emergency in Kazakhstan and forcing much of the population to flee their homes.
Sokol International Circuit will not host MotoGP on the previously announced date of 14-16 June and any further updates will be published as soon as they are confirmed.
“As our highest priority, MotoGP extends its condolences and support to the people of Kazakhstan and everyone affected by the floods in Central Asia. We hope that the country, region and affected communities can recover as quickly as possible,” the statement said. said. .
The statement was signed by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), IRTA (team association) and Dorna Sports (organizer).
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