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Friday practice set to be cancelled due to freight delays

Friday practice set to be cancelled due to freight delays

Autosport reported earlier this week that a technical issue with a plane at Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kenya, carrying cargo for some of the MotoGP paddock had caused delays in some teams getting equipment from Indonesia to Termas de Rio Hondo.

It was reported that Ducati was primarily affected by this, with the factory squad, Gresini Racing and VR46 set to take late delivery of cargo.

However, it appears much of the paddock’s support teams – such as helmet and leather technicians – are missing their equipment, with it not scheduled to land until 10pm local time on Thursday night – with track action beginning at 9:00am local time on Friday.

Given the tight turnaround, MotoGP and the race organisers have taken the decision to cancel Friday’s running, though this is yet to be officially confirmed.

MotoGP freight is arrived in Argentina

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