The great effort made by the organization of Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya to fix in record time of only two weeks is called Motul Solidarity Grand Prize of Barcelona It has been named the best MotoGP Grand Prix of 2024 by IRTA, a decision upheld by the Grand Prix Commission.
For the fifth time in history, Circuitcat has been awarded as the best GP of the year after its first edition in 1992, 2001, 2006 and in 2020 shared with other circuits hosting events amid the Covid pandemic . In 2024, it will host two events, the Catalunya GP on May 24-26 and the Barcelona Solidarity GP from November 15 to 17, replacing the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, located in one of the centers of the tragedy caused of DANA on October 29.
They emphasize that “in our thoughts about Valencia and all the victims and those affected, the Circuit has worked against the clock to prepare the facilities so that the last Grand Prix of the MotoGP season can be held, which , despite the rivalry between Jorge Martín and Pecco Bagnaia for the title, will be remembered for the character of solidarity and tribute to the victims of the cold drop.”
The CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, emphasized that “andThe Solidarity GP is one of the greatest achievements in the modern history of our sport. We would like to thank everyone who made it possible and congratulate the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for receiving this award. It’s a testament to everyone who worked together behind the scenes to create an incredible show, a fantastic atmosphere and an extraordinarily positive impact. This is the DNA of MotoGP.
“Finally, we would like to thank the fans for selling all the tickets sold. We never dreamed of it when we announced this Grand Prix, but when ticket sales opened we realized that it would be more special than we thought. Thank you for your passion for this sport and for being a big part of everything we have achieved together competing for Valencia.”
The Minister of Business and Labor of the Generalitat of Catalonia and President of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Miquel Samper, stated that “the Motul Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona has been proof of the unstoppable force of solidarity. A logistical and organizational challenge done very well by the professionals of the Circuit, Dorna, promoter of the Grand Prix, teams, and above all with a great response from the fans, who dedicated themselves to Valencia and to all the victims and victims. for damage caused of Dana.”
Hervé Poncharal, President of IRTA, the association of the awarding teams, explained that “We are very proud of how the sport has come together in Barcelona. , and “The incredible effort to bring together the an event in a very short period of time makes it even more unique. That alone makes it a top contender for Best GP, but it’s also an event that really rises to the occasion in every other way.”
“Sporting history has been made with the first rider from an independent team to win the MotoGP title, all the available capacity has been sold, the paddock is organized and everything is in place as if we had started planning the event for months new. I can say thank you to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and the staff who made it possible, thank you to everyone in the paddock who worked well together, and thank you to the fans who came at the end of the season to see history being made, and for making of this, they have made an invaluable contribution to our collective efforts to support Valencia in this time of need.”
Trophy winners for the best circuit
1984 Silverstone (Great British GP)
1985 Hockenheim (German GP)
1986 Nurburgring (German GP)
1987 Assen (Dutch GP)
1988 Suzuka (Japan GP)
1989 Donington Park (Great British GP)
1990 Jerez (Spanish GP)
1991 Donington Park (Great British GP)
1992 Montmeló (European GP)
1993 Eastern Creek (Australian GP)
1994 Eastern Creek (Australian GP)
1995 Mugello (Italian GP)
1996 Mugello (Italian GP)
1997 Mugello (Italian GP)
1998 Phillip Island (Australian GP)
1999 Brno (Czech Republic GP)
2000 Mugello (Italian GP)
2001 Montmeló (GP Catalunya)
2002 Cheste (GP C. Valenciana)
2003 Cheste (GP C. Valenciana)
2004 Brno (Czech Republic GP)
2005 Cheste (GP C. Valenciana)
2006 Montmeló (GP Catalunya)
2007 Brno (Czech Republic GP)
2008 Lusail (Qatar)
2009 Jerez (Spanish GP)
2010 Motorland (Aragon GP)
2011 Mugello (Italian GP)
2012 Sepang (Malaysian GP)
2013 Motorland (Aragon GP)
2014 Indianapolis (GP Indy)
2015 Motorland (Aragon GP)
2016 Red Bull Ring (Austrian GP)
2017 Sepang (Malaysian GP)
2018 Buriram (Thai GP)
2019 Red Bull Ring (Austrian GP)
2020 All circuits hosting a GP in the pandemic: Losail, Jerez, Brno, Red Bull Ring, Misano, Barcelona, Le Mans, Motorland Aragón, Valencia and Portimao
2021 Cheste (GP C. Valenciana)
2022 Le Mans (French GP)
2023 Lusail (Qatar GP)
2024 Montmeló (Solidarity GP)
Source: La Verdad
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