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COTA Postpones MotoGP due to Coronvirus

5 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

Circuit of the Americas announced today on Instagram that the April MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas would be postponed until November 13th-15th, making the race the latest event to be canceled due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. 

Tickets purchased for the April race will be honored in November or ticketholders may request a refund. As North America’s only MotoGP race, the event draws crowds from around the world and while there are no cases of Coronavirus in Austin at the moment the concern is more with the logistics for teams and fans from around the world. Most likely affected is the Ducati team who’s Bologna, Italy headquarters is on the edge of the quarantine zone.

 The Moto2, Moto3, and MotoAmerica races have also been rescheduled for November according to an update on the Circut of the Americas website.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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