How MotoGP can solve its Gordian Knot calendar problem
As the delay to the 2020 season continues, MotoGP faces numerous conundrums in organising a new calendar. But, using an idea put forward by Ducati, there could be an effective - and largely simple - solution
At the time of writing, MotoGP has had nine - with an extension to the ban of mass gatherings in the Netherlands expected to bring that figure to 10 by the end of April - races cancelled or postponed by the coronavirus, as lockdowns and containment measures are extended across the globe.
In that time, MotoGP promoters Dorna Sports and the FIM have conducted many an interview, mooting ideas under consideration to try and get some semblance of a season underway. Last month, both parties hoped all 19 remaining races (Qatar has been cancelled for good this year) could still be squeezed in, with initial calendar updates reflecting this. Two-race weekends and extending the year into January were also touted.
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