Riders given Indian MotoGP safety update: ‘Better than they thought’ but…
The MotoGP debut at the former F1 circuit is approaching, and concerns have been raised about the lack of runoff in certain areas. Some corners have walls that are quite close to the track, which can be seen in videos. One solution being considered is to slow down and change the angle of these corners by adding extra kerbing to the track surface, similar to what was done at the Red Bull Ring. However, some riders, like Alex Marquez, believe that this is not the best solution for a world championship race. The riders are particularly worried about Turn 2 and Turn 3, which are close to the walls. The riders will assess the safety of the track during FP1, and if it is deemed safe, they are eager to race. Fabio Quartararo is not too concerned based on the video images, but acknowledges that a real assessment can only be made while on the bike. Aleix Espargaro, who missed the Safety Commission meeting due to injury, has been updated by other riders and believes that efforts are being made to improve the track’s safety. Ultimately, the riders will discuss the track’s safety together before making a decision.
Source: Crash.net
