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MotoGP puts MotoE on hiatus; cites fan reaction, industry shifts
MotoGP has announced that it will put the all-electric MotoE series on hiatus at the end of the 2025 season due to “insufficient” fan interest and differing industry demands. MotoE, introduced in 2019 as an all-electric support category, aimed to promote the championship’s green image and advance cleaner technologies. The inaugural season faced challenges when a fire destroyed the entire MotoE paddock during a test at Jerez. Despite its rocky start, Matteo Ferrari won the 2019 World Cup, followed by Jordi Torres winning the next two seasons, and Dominque Aegerter in 2022.
Matteo Cassadei and Hector Garzo claimed the title in 2023 and 2024 after MotoE was granted World Championship status in 2023. However, the series struggled to attract a large audience, and the motorcycle industry did not embrace electrification as anticipated in 2019. Consequently, MotoE will go on hiatus at the end of this season, as per an agreement between the FIM, the governing body, and Dorna Sports. Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta expressed gratitude to all involved for their contributions in making MotoE a reality since its launch.
