MotoGP Chief Carlos Ezpeleta has strongly defended the race direction’s controversial decision to restart the Catalan Grand Prix twice.
The high-stakes race was interrupted by multiple incidents, leading to severe criticism from some riders and team managers regarding track safety.
Ezpeleta emphasized that driver safety and fair sporting conditions were the absolute priorities guiding every operational decision made by officials.
Management and engineering crews had to rapidly adapt to the shifting race timelines, re-preparing machinery under tight grid constraints.
Despite the logistical chaos and intense paddock scrutiny, race control stands firm that the correct regulatory procedures were strictly followed.
The executive’s firm defense highlights the immense pressure officials face when balancing television broadcasting schedules with critical track safety parameters.
