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The provisional 2025 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar has been announced. It includes 22 Grand Prix weekends in 18 countries. Pre-season testing will occur in Thailand and Malaysia, with Thailand hosting the opener instead of Qatar. For the first time in 25 years, a Southeast Asian race will kick start the MotoGP season, as Japan […]
Pre-season testing will take place in Thailand and Malaysia, with Thailand stepping in as the opener instead of Qatar. A Southeast Asian race will kick off the MotoGP season after 25 years, with Japan having hosted the first event at the Suzuka circuit in 2001. Argentina and America will be visited next, before Qatar’s stint is moved to April for the fourth round. The subsequent 12 races will be held in Europe, spanning across ten countries, including an earlier British Grand Prix at Silverstone on the May Bank Holiday weekend. The Dutch Grand Prix will mark a special 100th-anniversary event, reflecting the historical significance of the Dutch TT and Assen. MotoGP will mark its return to Hungary after nearly three decades, unveiling a new track at Balaton Park set to debut in August. The Czech Grand Prix is making a comeback to Brno after a six-year hiatus, with a new 5-year contract sealing its place until the 2029 season. Following the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, MotoGP will head back to Asia for four races, finishing the season with events in Portimao and Valencia. Amid concerns, the beloved Portimao track secures a two-year extension on the calendar, ensuring continuity.
