Brazil GP track fixes promised
MotoGP has completed its investigation into the Goiânia surface failures and promised infrastructure fixes ahead of future events, particularly targeting the 2027 calendar. The probe came after the Brazilian GP was shortened and featured lap‑by‑lap leadership from Marco Bezzecchi amid visible asphalt and debris problems. (motorsport.com) (motogp.com)
A sinkhole that opened on the main straight on Saturday was traced to the collapse of an undocumented old sewage system beneath the track surface, and race officials say the defect occurred off the racing line but required immediate repair. (motogp.com) Photos and on‑site reports show workers excavated a strip about 1 metre wide and 2.5 metres long and filled it with gravel as a temporary fix, with FIM safety staff saying heavy rain had caused soil movement under the circuit. (motomatters.com) Race Direction identified localized asphalt degradation in the Turns 11–12 sequence that emerged after the Moto2 race, attributing it to intense heat and heavy track activity and noting that excess aggregate was removed before the premier‑class start. (motogp.com) Officials informed teams on the grid via IRTA staff when they altered weekend procedures, and multiple outlets reported the sprint had been delayed while crews repaired the crater — one report placed the sprint delay at about 80 minutes. (motogp.com) Riders publicly reported being struck by pieces of flying asphalt during the race weekend, with Alex Rins and Alex Marquez among those describing contact from debris on the track. (sports.yahoo.com) MotoGP’s statement reiterated that homologation inspections begin more than a year before an event and that circuit‑specific asphalt mixes and laying procedures are submitted to the FIM for approval, underscoring that the promoter and circuit will need to address sub‑surface drainage and resurfacing practices identified in the probe. (motogp.com)
