MotoGP, red flag at Motegi: rain stops everyone
After 12 laps, the decision to stop the race
Due to heavy rain, the Japanese GP è was stopped after the first 12 laps were completed with Martin in the lead and Bagnaia behind him. An inevitable decision, given the prohibitive track conditions due to too much rain that è fell on the Motegi circuit after the start of the race.
It was precisely the riders on the track, with broad gestures, who made it clear that it was no longer possible to continue running. At the moment, the race è been suspended. They are waiting to see if the weather conditions will improve to thus restart the race.
Several drivers let it be known that the real problem è was the lack of visibility, in addition to grip difficulties. "The management stopped the race at the right time. Now we will understandà whether the situation will improve"” the words to Sky by Tardozzi, Ducati team manager.