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Brazilian Grand Prix Shortened to 23 Laps Over Safety Concerns

3/25/2026

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The Brazilian Grand Prix was shortened to 23 laps by MotoGP World Championship (MotoGP) for safety due to track-surface issues.
Investigations found an undocumented sewage-system collapse caused a sinkhole at the circuit.
Localised asphalt degradation occurred due to heat and track activity.
The event attracted 148,384 fans.
MotoGP plans to address these issues before returning in 2027.

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Story summary

The Brazilian Grand Prix was shortened to 23 laps by MotoGP World Championship (MotoGP) for safety due to track-surface issues.
Investigations found an undocumented sewage-system collapse caused a sinkhole at the circuit.
Localised asphalt degradation occurred due to heat and track activity.
The event attracted 148,384 fans.
MotoGP plans to address these issues before returning in 2027.