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The Motorland Aragon circuit will remain on the MotoGP calendar through the next three seasons until 2026 after an agreement
The new three-year deal for Aragon hosting MotoGP races follows a previous agreement signed in 2022, which initially included three Grand Prix races over a five-year span. Due to MotoGP not racing at the Spanish venue in 2023, the original deal only ensured two races between now and 2026. The Aragon government’s desire for increased exposure for their circuit led to a new deal being proposed and approved, securing the venue on the MotoGP schedule for the next three years. The updated contract, guaranteeing three races over the upcoming seasons, was formally signed by Manuel Blasco, Minister of Environment and Tourism and President of Motorland, and Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. As per the stipulations of the agreement, the Aragon Government will need to allocate an additional €8 million to host the additional Grand Prix events. Following a study by The Aragon Institute of Development on the circuit’s economic and reputational impact, hosting MotoGP is estimated to have a €47 million economic impact, representing a substantial return on the €8 million hosting fee. This new deal comes after the thrilling 2022 race between Enea Bastianini and Francesco Bagniaia, with the 2024 Aragon GP scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 01, aiming to once again captivate fans.
