Francesco Banjaya is confident that whatever MotoGP does amid the uncertainty surrounding the Valencia Grand Prix will be “good and fair” in the context of the title fight.
Deadly floods hit the Valencia region this week, with a year’s worth of rain falling in a short space of time. The part of the city where the Riccardo Tormo track is located was particularly affected.
There were reports of at least 95 deaths due to flooding, while extensive damage was caused to the access road to the Riccardo Tormo track.
MotoGP is set to stage its final round of the season from November 15-17, although that now looks unlikely.
Dorna has not given an update on what might happen, although there have already been rumors of organizing a replacement in Malaysia, Qatar, Portugal or Barcelona.
With 17 points separating Jorge Martin and Banjaya in the standings ahead of this weekend’s race in Malaysia, the uncertainty surrounding the Valencia final could have huge implications for the outcome of the championship.
Banjaya does not believe it is right to race in Valencia, but believes there are “many more options” to ensure the final round takes place somewhere.
“The most difficult thing for me is the ethical side”the Italian said.
“In any case, if it was my choice, I would prefer not to race in Valencia. But I’m not the one to decide that. What Dorna decides will be good and fair, but I think we have a lot more options.”
Asked who would be his replacement for Valencia, Banjaya refused to comment, but also admitted that canceling the final round entirely “could be unfair”.
“It’s not the right moment for me to say what I will like”he added.
“We will wait and what they decide will be good. Maybe it’s not fair (to cancel the last race), but I’m not someone to decide on that.”
Championship leader Martin echoed Banjaya’s comments, saying: “I think it’s a really difficult situation, especially for the people there.”
“But also for us, it’s best to know now, to know it today, so you approach the weekend in a different way.”
“I think Valencia will be difficult, because even if everything is good (with the track), it’s a difficult situation and I think just out of respect for the people there, I think also in terms of logistics – I don’t know the condition of the track – maybe we can’t be full .
“I think the best option would be to race in second place. But I think Dorna, or MotoGP, will do the best thing and make the best choice.”
Source: www.moto-berza.com
