Marc Marquez and other riders are urging organizers to reconsider the Valencia Grand Prix because of the recent serious flood damage in that area.

The race is set for November 15-17 at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, but while the track itself remains undamaged, the area around it has been heavily affected. Although fixing the roads in time should be possible, the racing community is uncertain if the race should be held there. The main concern is about local emergency services, which are now busy and may not be able to support the event itself. Additionally, there are moral concerns about holding a race so soon after a deadly disaster has struck.

MotoGP has released a statement saying they plan to stick to the schedule and support the victims. However, on Media Day, Marc Marquez and other riders shared their opinions on the situation. Marquez directly said, "Ethically, I don’t think the Valencia Grand Prix should happen. If it were up to me, I’d already have decided to move the race somewhere else to end the season."

Marquez added that if the race is going to happen, they should at least donate all proceeds to those affected by the floods. "As a Spaniard, it's hard to see these images. Money shouldn't go to fixing the track; it should go to helping people," Marquez said.

Aleix Espargaro agreed with Marquez, saying he would be okay with racing in Valencia if it raised funds for victims. "Right now, racing there isn’t important," Espargaro said. "The facilities can be repaired, but emergency services and hospitals are more critical."

Espargaro suggested that the riders could donate their prize money or that the MotoGP organization could find other ways to help the community. Espargaro added, "It’s a very tough situation. I hope Dorna and the Spanish government make the right call."

Maverick Vinales agreed with the other riders, saying he doesn’t want to cancel the race, but racing shouldn’t be the priority. “We’re here in Malaysia racing, but our hearts are in Valencia. Racing there is secondary; we’re praying for those who have lost their homes or loved ones,” he said.