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Argentine MotoGP practice postponed due to freight delay from Indonesia
MotoGP said five cargo flights had been scheduled to transport material from Lombok via Africa to Tucuman, near the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit.
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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s French rider Fabio Quartararo competes during the free practice session for the Indonesian Grand Prix MotoGP race at the Mandalika International Circuit at Kuta Mandalika in Central Lombok on March 18, 2022. (AFP/Bay Ismoyo)
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otoGP postponed Friday practice for the Argentine Grand Prix to Saturday after air freight failed to arrive in time from the previous race in Indonesia.
MotoGP said five cargo flights had been scheduled to transport material from Lombok via Africa to Tucuman, near the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit.
"As of Thursday morning local time in Argentina, one cargo load remains grounded in Mombasa, Kenya. The plane is awaiting a part in order to return to the air," organisers said.
The plane was expected to arrive in Argentina on Friday.
MotoGP said practice sessions for all classes would now start on Saturday morning, followed by qualifying at a slightly later time than originally scheduled. Race start times were not affected.
"It will be hard for all the mechanics," said Gresini's championship leader Enea Bastianini.
