P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Dorna celebrates record MotoGP attendance and TV growth, but two major venues lost spectators.
In 2025, MotoGP experienced “record-breaking” growth throughout the season, with a total of 3.6 million spectators attending races, the highest in history, despite declines at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring.
The 22-round calendar set numerous event records, including a record weekend crowd of 311,797 at the French Grand Prix, and saw an average weekend attendance increase of 7,244 spectators per round across the season.
Notably, Jerez had the biggest year-on-year increase, with 43,131 more fans attending compared to 2024.
However, attendance dropped significantly at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring, with 18,539 and 32,627 fewer spectators respectively.
In addition to strong live attendance figures, MotoGP saw growth in broadcast and digital audiences, with global TV viewership up by 9% per race and Sprint race audiences increasing by 26%.
Furthermore, fans consumed over one billion minutes of content on MotoGP’s YouTube channel, and over half of the global fanbase is now under the age of 35, marking a successful and promising season for the sport.
