The possibility of joint weekends between Formula 1 and MotoGP has once again been ruled out by those responsible for the main motorcycle racing category. Carlos Ezpeleta stated that, at this moment, the idea is considered unfeasible both from a logistical and commercial point of view.
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Speculation about a closer relationship between the two categories has grown since Liberty Media began controlling both Formula 1 and MotoGP. Among the most frequent rumors is the holding of races for both categories on the same circuit and on the same weekend, a scenario that Ezpeleta currently considers unlikely.
Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP sporting director, said in an interview with GPblog that this type of project is not even being worked on at the moment: “No, this is not something we are working on currently,” said the Spaniard.
According to Ezpeleta, the operational challenges would be enormous for any circuit: “If you look at the event dynamics, it would be very, very challenging just from a logistical point of view,” said the executive, highlighting limitations involving pits, structure, and the capacity of the circuits.
The Spaniard also stated that currently there is no circuit capable of adequately accommodating both categories at the same time: “There is not a single circuit in the world that can host the pits of both categories, capacity, and everything else,” he added.
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He also pointed out another obstacle, which involves the technical differences between Formula 1 cars and MotoGP motorcycles. According to Ezpeleta, some types of corners and curbs work well for cars but are not suitable for motorcycles, and the opposite also happens.
Furthermore, the two categories use different concepts of runoff areas. While Formula 1 more frequently uses asphalted areas, MotoGP relies more on gravel traps to slow down motorcycles after accidents. Circuits like Barcelona and Red Bull Ring have even undergone specific modifications to meet MotoGP requirements after serious accidents.
Ezpeleta also downplayed possible financial gains from a shared event: “It is not easy to monetize beyond what you already have. The places for the public at the circuits are what exist, you will not increase capacity,” he added. The executive also highlighted that the audiences and price ranges of the two categories are quite different, making it difficult to imagine a viable model at the moment.
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