The International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) has announced the cancellation of the Japan Grand Prix at the MotoGP GP, which was scheduled to be held at the Motegi circuit on October 18.
"The Corona epidemic forced us to cancel the event, despite the untiring efforts that were made to set it up on time at the Twin Ring circuit in Motegi," Fem said in a statement.
The announcement of the cancellation of the Japan Prize comes just four days after a similar decision regarding the canceled UK and Australia Awards, which were scheduled in the United Kingdom in late August, and in Australia on October 25, so that the Japan Prize joins many rounds Other races that were canceled and postponed in the Moto GB calendar for the current season 2020, due to the health conditions in the global arena due to the outbreak of the Corona virus pandemic COVID-19, as the International Federation and the company, “Dorna”, owned The commercial rights of the tournament, saving the remainder of the tours of its season that has not yet begun.
The Japanese media, in turn, shed light on the statements of the President of the "Mobil Land" company responsible for organizing the Japan Grand Prix, Karo Tanaka, during which he confirmed the cancellation of the race, saying: "Our preparations for the race were good, but unfortunately, what happened due to a virus Corona, the travel ban and its consequences on other races, forced us to make this decision, after lengthy talks with "our turn", to be agreed between all parties to cancel the race, and we are disappointed with this decision, but at the same time we thank all fans for their understanding of this. "
It is reported that the abolition of the Motegi circuit led to the absence of the Moto GB World Championship for the first time from Japan since 1986, especially since the championship includes three major teams from Japan, represented by "Honda" and "Yamaha" and " Suzuki. "
Both "Dorna" and the International Motorcycle Federation are working to try to launch the season in the best possible way, including pushing for two races in each round that remained on the agenda of the 2020 season, ensuring the end of the current season.

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