- Devastating floods have hit the Spanish city of Valencia in recent days
- They have significantly damaged the Valencia Moto GP race track
- The race was due to take place later this month but has now been cancelled
This month’s Valencia Moto GP has been cancelled after the race track was destroyed following the horrendous floods in the Spanish city.
More than 200 people have been killed due to the floods in Valencia this week, and more storms are predicted for the coming days.
Apocalyptic photos have now emerged of the Valencia circuit looking significantly damaged, with roads, trees and fences collapsing, leaving race organisers with little option but to call off the event.
A statement read: ‘The Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community, which was to close the MotoGP calendar on 15, 16 and 17 November, has been cancelled due to the tragedy that occurred in the province of Valencia.
‘Although from a logistical point of view the holding of the event at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo was viable, the general situation of the area does not advise the holding of events.
‘The World Motorcycle Championship organisers, the International Motorcycle Federation and the world championship teams and riders have conveyed to the Circuit and the entire Valencian community their dismay at the situation and their support for the families and friends of the victims.
‘Dorna Sports, in collaboration with the International Federation and the teams and riders, is studying various alternatives for holding the final round of the world championship and, according to a statement issued this afternoon, the location of the final race will be announced shortly.’
An official period of mourning has been declared in Valencia to pay respect to those who have lost their lives in recent days.
Following this announcement, LaLiga opted to postpone Valencia’s clash with Real Madrid that was due to be played on Saturday.
Valencia were also due to play in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, but that match was swiftly called off in response to the floods.
The devastating floods represent Spain’s biggest natural disaster in decades, and footage has emerged of Valencian residents being caught off-guard when they first hit the region on Tuesday.
The video shows a cascade of water pouring into the street, forcing vehicles to stop, with roads then inundated with brown waters and debris within seconds.
