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"Big mistake" to hold MotoGP Valencia GP at 3pm, says Espargaro
During the Valencia MotoGP race, several riders, including Jack Miller, crashed due to the cold temperatures and loss of front tyre temperature. Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati won the race and secured his second world title as his closest rival, Jorge Martin, crashed with Marc Marquez. The race took place three weeks later than the previous year’s race, resulting in cooler temperatures. The start time was also delayed by an hour to avoid conflicting with the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Riders, like Aprilia’s Espargaro, believed it was a mistake to have the race at 3pm, as the cold temperatures made it challenging to maintain grip.
