MXGP World Championship
COVID-19: Jorge Prado
Prado positive for COVID.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado has tested positive for COVID-19. Updates on the Spaniard, who will miss the upcoming rounds of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship, can be found below.
November 01 (12:56) |
It’s been very quiet from the Jorge Prado camp recently, but the man himself has just released an additional update on his condition after testing positive for COVID-19. Prado has confirmed that, off the back of the virus, he has now picked up a lung infection as well. A statement from #61 is below.
“It hurts not being at the race track giving my best. Due [to] COVID-19 I got a lung infection that will keep me out of competition. I need to recover to get healthy again. Thank you for the support.”
October 24 (22:26) |
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing just released a statement, confirming that Jorge Prado will miss the Grand Prix of Lommel. Crucially, the statement also confirms that the rest of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing tested negative.
“Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will not be able to count on MXGP Grand Prix winner Jorge Prado for Sunday’s Lommel round in Belgium after the Spaniard tested positive for COVID-19.Â
“The 19-year old is in self-isolation in accordance with health and sanitary guidelines.
“The rest of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have been tested and returned negative results. Jorge’s situation and well-being will be monitored with the hope he can return to MXGP action when fully fit.
“Round fifteen of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship takes place on Sunday and is followed by the last triple header in Italy to bring the series to a close by November 08.”
October 24 (20:09) |
Shocker from Lommel! Jorge Prado has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not race at the fifteenth round of the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship. Rumours were running rampant in the paddock earlier today, but Prado has now confirmed that he cannot race. A statement from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star is below.
“As usual last Wednesday before the race we made the tests for COVID. Today I received the results and I am positive for COVID-19. I feel very frustrated not being able to race tomorrow, because my job as a professional was to take maximum precautions at all times. My only routine has been to go to training, to the track to compete and then back home keeping myself in a bubble just as I was asked. Unfortunately, we don’t know so much about this virus that I don’t even have the minimum idea how or when I could get it. I hope to receive a negative test soon to be back racing.”
Prado runs third in the premier-class championship standings currently, just two points down on Antonio Cairoli in second. It is highly likely that he will slip back to fourth by the end of the weekend.
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Stark Speaks! Stark believes MXGP should reconsider electric bike inclusion.
Following numerous questions, comments, and opinions, Stark Future would like to offer its take on the recent Press Conference held at VILLA LA ANGOSTURA (Argentina) on 8th March 2024, during the first MXGP event of the season.
Stark Future, a prominent innovator in motocross, firmly opposes MXGP/ Infront’s proposal to introduce a separate Electric Support Class alongside MXGP events. While recognizing the goal of driving technological advancements, Stark Future believes that segregation is not the solution. Instead, seeing integration as an opportunity for all sides to thrive. By embracing new technologies at the highest level of racing, Stark Future envisions making racing more captivating for fans while fostering the strongest technological improvements across the board.
With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of motocross performance and innovation, Stark Future firmly believes in true competition and integration, where the fastest machines go head-to-head, driving innovation and pushing the sport to new heights. The vision of Stark Future is to build the fastest motocross bike in the world and demonstrate that Electric is not a compromise but a formidable contender.
“As CEO and Founder of Stark Future, I firmly believe that segregating electric bikes into a separate class undermines the essence of true competition in motocross. Our mission is to break barriers and showcase the potential of electric technology on equal footing with internal combustion engines, Motocross thrives on innovation and pushing boundaries, and segregation only hinders our collective progress towards a more inclusive and dynamic sport. World Trials have done a great job on including Electric with combustion and have shown that when the platform is competitive it has it´s place amongst combustion counterparts”
Stark Future understands The creation of a separate class for electric bikes, as proposed by MXGP, compromises the essence of competition and risks stifling progress. Instead of fostering innovation, this approach fragments the championship and dilutes the level of competition. Stark Future advocates for the integration of electric bikes into the existing MXGP grid framework, which would promote innovation and benefit the broader motocross community while offering better viewing figures for MXGP programs.
Stark Future recognizes the importance of innovation in the future of motocross. Integrating electric bikes into MXGP would revitalize innovation within the sport and address challenges such as noise pollution, maintenance costs, and accessibility.
In conclusion, Stark Future urges MXGP/ Infront to reconsider the proposal for a separate Electric Support Class and explore avenues to seamlessly integrate Electric bikes into MXGP and MX2 grids. Stark Future is ready to embrace this challenge, and invites industry stakeholders to join in promoting innovation and ensuring that motocross continues to thrive for generations to come.
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