Pedro Acosta has raised his voice against the organizers of the Catalan Grand Prix for resuming the race after two red flags due to serious accidents. The rider considers prioritizing the show over the health of competitors to be unnecessary and dangerous, and calls for changes in the regulations to avoid future risk situations.
Current technology cannot ignore the mental factor on track 🧠
Telemetry systems and onboard cameras allow race officials to analyze each impact in real time, but safety does not depend solely on data. Acosta points out that the mental state after witnessing serious injuries affects performance and decision-making. Although medical protocols are quick, the immediate resumption ignores the psychological risk, an aspect that current regulations do not consider and that could be avoided with mandatory pause times.
A two-wheeled circus with delivery medics 🎪
It seems the show must go on even if riders are sent flying through the air. If next time someone ends up in the hospital, at least let the asphalt cool down before throwing the others back into the ring. Acosta is right: adrenaline is not a life insurance policy, and in this circus, the clowns are not the ones who fall, but those who decide when to roll again.