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FIM set for Brazil MotoGP track inspection this week as doubts persist
The FIM is set to inspect the Brazilian Grand Prix venue in Goiania this week to assess its readiness for the upcoming MotoGP race. MotoGP has been planning to return to Brazil, with the last race in the country held in 2004 at the Rio Grand Prix. The Ayrton Senna circuit in Goiania is scheduled to host the race on 20-22 March, replacing the Argentina Grand Prix as the second round of the 2026 season. However, concerns linger over the event’s feasibility due to ongoing renovations needed at the circuit and its facilities. The FIM inspection this week will play a crucial role in determining whether the Brazilian Grand Prix can proceed as scheduled. The circuit, which has historical significance for hosting MotoGP in the 1980s, has undergone significant renovations, with completion progress currently at 84%, following delays and feedback from the FIM and Dorna. Sports minister Rudson Guerra expressed confidence in the race’s viability, highlighting Goiania as the sole Brazilian track with top homologation for both motorcycle and automobile racing. If the event takes place in 2026, Brazilian fans will have local talent with Diogo Moreira debuting in MotoGP with LCR Honda, aiming to build on his success as the first Brazilian rider to win a world championship in Moto2 last year. Additionally, VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli, with strong Brazilian roots, adds to the excitement for local fans.
