MotoGP has unveiled a 22-race calendar for the 2026 season.
Confirmed:
- Thailand to open 2026 season on 1st March
- New race in Brazil confirmed for second race stop on 22nd March, replacing Argentina
- Hungary event moved forward to 7th June, while the British Grand Prix is moved back to 9th August
- Austrian race scheduled for 20th September, a month later than the 2025 race
- Season to conclude with Iberian double-header, with Valencia to stage final race on 22nd November
Context:
The most significant change for the 2026 season sees Brazil take Argentina’s place on the calendar. The South American country, which last held a MotoGP race in 2004, has a five-year deal with MotoGP.
Meanwhile, Argentina is scheduled to rejoin the series schedule from 2027, after MotoGP announced earlier this week that future races will be held in Buenos Aires at the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez. Current host circuit Termas de Río Hondo has experienced financial troubles in recent years.
Elsewhere, the British Grand Prix has been allocated an August date once again, after it was moved this season to May. The series had hoped a change would bring more British fans to Silverstone, but it appears it did not see enough of an improved outcome to keep the race before the summer.
The schedule noticeably does not include the Indian Grand Prix, which MotoGP had said was postponed until 2026. Since debuting in 2023, the race has encountered numerous issues and was switched to a reserve event for this year.
Calendar:
Coming next:
There are ten races to go for the 2025 MotoGP season, with the Austrian Grand Prix to be held next on 17th August.
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