Japanese MotoGP title finally truly delayed. Thus the decision issued by the International Motorcycling Federation (IMF).
Friday (11/03/2011) local time, an earthquake measuring 9.0 Richter scale rocked the State Sakura, then followed brunt of the tsunami waves. Explosion of the number of nuclear power plants are now leaving the impact of radioactive hazard.
No wonder the IMF adopted a policy of delaying the Japanese GP, which was originally held at Twin Ring Motegi circuit on 24 April.
"For reasons of necessity, the Grand Prix of Japan at Twin Ring Motegi circuit, which is scheduled on April 24, postponed until October 2,"the IMF statement, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (03/16/2011).
Because of the earthquake and tsunami, Motegi suffered considerable damage. Reportedly, it took several weeks to renovate the entire venue. Meanwhile, the prime series will still be held in Qatar, on March 20.
Yes, this is the second year in a row where the race could not run as scheduled. Last season, the race was delayed by the global travel restrictions, following a cloud of volcanic ash that spewed out of Iceland.
source : okezone.com
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