The biggest visual difference for MotoGP's planned 'closed-door' races at Jerez in July will be the lack of any fans in the grandstands. But the need for riders, teams and other essential paddock members to respect social distancing rules will also change familiar pre- and post-race rituals such as the grid, parc ferme and podium. A Dorna spokesman told Crash.net that they are still finalising the exact changes needed: "We will try to host the GPs with the same format. All the [normal] processes will go ahead with less people and contemplating all the [safety] restrictions of the local authorities." Among those restrictions will be the standard 'social distance' advice to keep...
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