Dorna boss Carlos Ezpeleta says “every part is value a attempt as soon as” in response to a possible MotoGP/Method 1 crossover occasion, however admits “now we have to concentrate to what our followers need”.
The concept of F1 and MotoGP racing on the identical weekend at a circuit is one which has been touted for quite a few years.
With F1 proprietor Liberty Media buying MotoGP final yr – with the sale accepted by the EU earlier in July – there was elevated chatter about this concept probably coming to go sooner or later.
In an interview with Speedweek, Carlos Ezpeleta doesn’t shoot down the thought, however stresses that it’s a logistically difficult idea.
“Every little thing is value attempting as soon as,” he started.
“Particularly in the case of bringing MotoGP to a brand new target market.
“Method is offered out in lots of venues and MotoGP can be doing very effectively, with quite a few sold-out occasions.
“On the identical time we are able to’t double the capability on web site, for instance, if we convey each racing collection to 1 observe.
“I feel now we have so much to anticipate from Liberty. There’s little question about that – nonetheless it’s finished.
“We now have a considerably completely different demographic amongst MotoGP and Method 1 followers.
“Within the much less developed markets – that’s, the potential markets – there’s fairly a discrepancy.
“We additionally must pay very shut consideration to what our followers desires and want to see. I feel there’s nonetheless progress potential in every single place – it’s actually one thing we’ll filter out.”
He added: “We’ve already evaluated a couple of issues prior to now. There are some limitations, just like the air fences.
“That’s about setting them up and dismantling them between classes. That would make the entire course of fairly difficult.
“However we’re nonetheless keen to contemplate it. It’s essential, although, that each racing collection stay genuine as they’re.”
