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Reuters
02-04-2025
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French Grand Prix confirmed on MotoGP calendar until 2031
April 2 (Reuters) - The French Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 after the contract to race at Le Mans was extended, MotoGP said on Wednesday. The promoter contract was set to expire in 2026 but with the renewal the famous track will host five more grands prix. "France already has an incredible legacy in motorsport, and we're proud that our French Grand Prix has added to that at the same time as attracting a huge new wave of fans to the event, area and to the sport itself," Carmelo Ezpeleta, the CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, said in a statement. MotoGP said 297,471 fans flocked to Le Mans last year, which made it the highest-attended Grand Prix in history. The 2024 race was won by eventual world champion Jorge Martin, who has yet to start a race this year with his new team Aprilia after injuries in pre-season testing. The French Grand Prix is the sixth round of this season's championship from May 9-11.
Reuters
25-03-2025
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MotoGP renews Valencia GP deal until 2031
Item 1 of 2 MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix Cancelled - Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 4, 2024 A drone view shows damage to the entrance of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo after the Valencia Grand Prix was cancelled following heavy rains that caused floods REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo [1/2] MotoGP - Valencia Grand Prix Cancelled - Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain - November 4, 2024 A drone view shows damage to the entrance of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo after the Valencia Grand Prix was cancelled following heavy rains that caused floods REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 25 (Reuters) - Valencia's Circuit Ricardo Tormo will host five more MotoGP Grand Prix between 2027 and 2031, the motorcycle racing organisation said on Tuesday. The Valencia GP, which started in 1999, has been the final Grand Prix of the MotoGP season in most years since 2002. It is known for its atmosphere and high turnout and has won the best Grand Prix award several times, MotoGP said in a statement. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which was already under contract until 2026, has signed a new five-year deal, MotoGP added. "The track is unique with the view it offers to the spectators, and the fans make it unique for us with the incredible atmosphere they create," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. "It is always full of people, the promoter does a fantastic job." The Valencia GP was cancelled last year after a deadly flood killed over 200 people in the region. The circuit was also affected by the flood, with the approach roads to the venue suffering extensive damage. "After what happened in 2024, we hope our return for another five Grand Prix underlines our longer term commitment to Valencia too. We're looking forward to coming back this season, and to celebrating more fantastic Grands Prix until 2031," Ezpeleta added. The current MotoGP season is set to conclude with the Valencia GP on Nov. 16. Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
