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The Brazil MotoGP track has had more asphalt issues since the controversial grand prix weekend
The Goiania circuit, host of MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix, will be closed again for further asphalt work due to issues during a recent stock car race. Heavy rain caused flooding problems during MotoGP’s first visit to Brazil in over two decades at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania. The event faced delays due to a sinkhole on the main straight and asphalt breakage at Turn 11/12. Investigations revealed the sinkhole resulted from damage to an old sewage system due to heavy rain and the track break-up was due to improper asphalt curing. The circuit will be shut again in June for additional repairs after further damage, necessitating a postponement of a local Porsche Cup event. Safety concerns were raised about the FIM’s homologation process following the issues encountered during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, prompting calls for testing at new circuits prior to races. There are plans for the Brazilian Grand Prix to return next season, alongside a new round in Argentina making its debut on the calendar.
