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MotoGP riders against staging race in flood-hit Valencia

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MotoGP riders on Thursday said it would be unethical to stage the season's final race in Valencia, with six-times champion Marc Marquez saying funds needed to go to people devastated by floods instead of being spent on repairs for the event.At least 95 people have been killed in flooding has also affected the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which hosts the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix, with pictures and videos on social media showing extensive damage to approach roads for the venue.MotoGP said the circuit itself was in good condition, adding that they were committed to holding the race on the scheduled date."Ethically speaking, I don't think it should be held.

Now (the organisers) have to meet and decide, but (if it were up to me) I would have already decided," Gresini Racing's Marquez told reporters."There would have to be another race, one to close the championship, but somewhere else.

The only idea that would make sense would be if all the proceeds (from the event) went to the families (affected)..."As a Spaniard it is very difficult to see these images.

We know that the area around the circuit has been badly damaged, but it doesn't make sense to spend money on repairing that.

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