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Organisers confirm absence of a MotoGP race but they hope to return
MotoGP will not be returning to Argentina in 2026, confirmed by organisers in a statement; however, there is hope for a return in 2027. The Argentina Grand Prix made a comeback in 2014 at the Termas de Rio Hondo venue, after being sporadically held in Buenos Aires from 1961 to 1999. Despite its popularity, the event faced challenges, including interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and total cancellation in 2023 due to government budget cuts.
The MotoGP deal with Argentina was supposed to expire in 2025, and discussions for an extension were ongoing. Race organisers announced in a heartfelt statement that Argentina would not be on the 2026 calendar, with the Brazilian Grand Prix scheduled to take its place pending homologation of the Ayrton Senna circuit in Goiania. Dorna Sports recognized its time at Termas de Rio Hondo as an unforgettable chapter for MotoGP, expressing gratitude to all involved in making the Argentine MotoGP a reality.
