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How Dorna is trying to save MotoGP 2020

As the global coronavirus situation escalates, more sporting events are being affected by cancellations worldwide. MotoGP has lost its opening two rounds but, despite that hit, its promoter Dorna is taking a proactive approach to ensuring the 2020 season will go ahead

Lewis Duncan Mar 6, 2020, 2:38 PM

With each passing day, the COVID-19 outbreak seems to grip more countries tighter - and more sporting events are getting caught up in the situation.

MotoGP has been no exception. Tighter quarantine protocols for Italian travellers meant Dorna Sports had no option but to cancel the MotoGP season-opener in Qatar (though Moto2 and Moto3 will go ahead as planned thanks to already being present at the Losail International Circuit for a pre-season test).

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Author Lewis Duncan

Lewis Duncan is Autosport's International Editor and primary motorcycle racing reporter. A motorsport fan from a young age, Lewis became interested in journalism when he won the star letter competition in the February 2012 issue of F1 Racing Magazine. A member of the Autosport Academy from 2017, Lewis became a freelance motorcycle racing correspondent for Autosport in 2019 before becoming a full-time staffer in 2020 as International Editor.

While MotoGP coverage is his priority, Lewis also covers World Superbikes and road racing across the Motorsport Network, and hosts the Tank Slappers Podcast. He has also occasionally commentated on 750 Motor Club meetings. Away from motorsport, Lewis is a keen record collector with a collection unashamedly largely featuring Iron Maiden and Rush and an avid guitar player.