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Quartararo calls record 2024 MotoGP calendar length "the limit"
The FIM has announced the calendar for next year, consisting of 22 rounds starting in Qatar on March 10th and ending in Valencia on November 17th. The schedule includes the return of the Aragon Grand Prix and a second attempt at the cancelled Kazakhstan GP. However, concerns have been raised by riders about the added stress of a grand prix weekend due to the new sprint format introduced in 2023. Fabio Quartararo believes that it is the limit and mentally and physically demanding. Marc Marquez agrees with Fabio, stating that the increase in injuries is directly linked to the number of race starts. Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro is not as concerned about additional races, but he is unhappy about the three-week summer break, as riders need longer to recover mentally.
Source: motorsport
