Buriram Circuit Turned Into Refugee Camp
T
he Chang International
Circuit in Buriram, Thailand,
usually the venue that hosts the
country's MotoGP race, has been
converted into an emergency ac-
commodation site as thousands
flee mounting violence along the
Thai-Cambodian border.
According to local authori
-
ties, around 15,000 people from
border-adjacent villages have
been relocated to the circuit
since Sunday, November 7, after
heavy fighting erupted between
Thai and Cambodian forces,
prompting mass evacuations.
The displaced are now shel
-
tering inside grandstands and
paddock areas, many awaiting
further instructions or safe pas
-
sage home.
The circuit's selection as a ref-
uge reflects its size and ability
to accommodate large numbers,
qualities designed for spectators
and teams but now repurposed
for humanitarian shelter.
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The Chang International Circuit in Thailand is now being used as a refugee
camp and could affect the opening round of the 2026 MotoGP World
Championship, scheduled for March 1 at the venue.
Rossomondo
out of Dorna
Sports
A
merican Dan Rossomondo
has resigned from his role at
Dorna Sports, the company that
manages the commercial rights
to MotoGP. The move marks
a significant shift within the
organization as Rossomondo
departs amid growing specula
-
tion about renewed leadership
direction ahead of the upcoming
season.
During his tenure, Rossomon
-
do oversaw global marketing,
media, and commercial opera-
tions, helping to shape MotoGP's
international expansion before it
was purchased by Liberty Media.
"I would like to thank Carmelo
[Ezpeleta] and the team for all
their support over the last three
years," Rossomondo said. "I
loved learning about this amaz
-
ing sport and have become a
genuine fan. Going forward, I
will be cheering for its continued
success from the U.S. as I return
home to spend more time with
my family."
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Dan Rossomondo
leaves Dorna Sports
after a three-year
tenure.
