MotoGP circuit contracts: How long will each race remain on the calendar?

MotoGP’s calendar has expanded rapidly over the years, peaking at 22 grands prix in 2025. With the addition of sprints, riders are now required to contest a total of 44 races a year.

In many respects, MotoGP has followed Formula 1’s lead in recent years, not only in expanding its calendar but also in its approach to circuit agreements. Like F1, MotoGP is now increasingly signing long-term deals with promoters, providing greater stability to the championship. 

As a result, many circuits - primarily those located in Europe - are already confirmed well into the next decade. At the other end of the spectrum, however, several venues currently have just one remaining race in 2026 before their contracts expire.

Below is an overview of MotoGP’s current circuit agreements and the known duration of each contract as of December 2025.

MotoGP circuit contracts

Thailand Grand Prix - 2031

Despite serious doubts surrounding the future of the Thailand Grand Prix, the government successfully finalised a new contract with Dorna in November 2025. The five-year extension, added to the existing agreement that runs through 2026, ensures that MotoGP will continue racing at Buriram until 2031. 

Thailand has become an important market for the championship since it debuted on the calendar in 2018.

Brazilian Grand Prix - 2030

MotoGP will return to Brazil in 2026 at the heavily-renovated Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiania. The deal was signed at the end of 2024 with Brazil Motorsport, the same company that organises the Formula 1 race at Sao Paulo, and covers five seasons through to 2030.

Brazil last hosted a MotoGP event under the Rio Grand Prix moniker in 2004.

Americas GP - 2027

MotoGP is set to race in the US until at least 2027 according to an agreement signed between Circuit of the Americas and the City of Austin. The Texan venue joined the MotoGP calendar in 2013, just under a year after it was constructed, as part of a 10-year agreement. That deal was reinforced in 2018 and is understood to run through the 2027 season. Since then, only the 2020 event had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. MotoGP itself has not issued formal confirmation of the contract’s duration.

Qatar Grand Prix - 2031

MotoGP has a long-standing agreement with Lusail Circuit that was signed back in 2019, keeping the Qatar Grand Prix on the calendar until 2031. The track was built primarily for motorcycle racing and has been a staple on the MotoGP schedule since 2004. For much of its tenure, it held the slot for the season opener. 

Spanish Grand Prix - 2031

Jerez will remain on the MotoGP calendar into the next decade. The Spanish venue has been an ever-present fixture on the calendar since 1987, and even hosted two races in 2020 during COVID-19. The latest contract that was agreed ahead of the 2025 event in April runs through the end of 2031.

French Grand Prix - 2031

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MotoGP also agreed a new deal with the organisers of the French Grand Prix in 2025. And as is the case with some other races, this is also a long-term contract extension covering the next six events until 2031. Le Mans has proven hugely popular with fans, with the 2025 race recording the largest attendance in the championship’s history.

Catalan GP - 2031

Like several other European tracks, the Catalan GP has a safe future in MotoGP. A new agreement between Barcelona and Dorna was signed in February 2025, and will conclude in 2031. Barcelona has already held 35 grands prix since it debuted on the calendar in 1992. By the end of the new contract, that number would go up to 41.

Italian GP - 2026

Mugello will enter the final year of its current contract in 2026. The organisers had previously agreed a two-year extension with Dorna in 2023, covering the ‘25 and ‘26 races. The Ferrari-owned track has been the annual host of the Italian Grand Prix since 1994, having first staged a 500cc race in 1992. With the 2026 race approaching, discussions over a new contract are likely to follow.

Hungarian GP - Multi-year

MotoGP did not disclose the length of its contract with Balaton Park when it announced that Hungary will join the calendar from 2025. What’s clear is that, following its debut race this year, it will remain on the MotoGP map in 2026. Organisers were required to complete several upgrades to bring the venue up to top-level motorcycle racing standards. Balaton Park is only the second track in Hungary to stage MotoGP after Hungaroring played host to two races in the early 1990s.

Czech Grand Prix - 2029

After a four-year absence, the Czech Grand Prix made a successful return in 2025 at Brno. The agreement announced by the then-Czech Prime Minister covers five seasons until the end of 2029. Brno is one of the most iconic venues in the championship’s history, with its permanent layout first debuting on the premier class calendar in 1987. Earlier configurations of the circuit, incorporating public roads, had hosted grand prix racing for decades prior to that.

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Dutch GP - 2031

The historic Assen track will remain an integral part of MotoGP for years to come. An agreement with the Dutch GP organisers was struck in 2024, adding five years to the previous contract that ran until 2026. That means the TT Circuit, built back in 1955, will remain on the calendar until at least 2031.

German Grand Prix - 2031

As part of MotoGP’s strategy to secure long-term contracts with promoters, the championship has also inked a new deal with Sachsenring until 2031. This agreement also runs for five years on top of MotoGP’s existing arrangement with the circuit until 2026. The new deal is also significant because 2027 marks the 100th anniversary of the inaugural race on the public roads in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, where the Sachsenring was later built.

British GP - 2026

Silverstone’s contract with MotoGP is due to expire after 2026. It’s unclear when and if a new deal will be agreed. For now, the British Grand Prix has been moved back to a more traditional slot in August after the 2025 event was held in May and on the same weekend as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. Outside of the pandemic, Silverstone has been the host of the British GP every year since 2010, when it took over from Donington Park.

Aragon GP - 2026

Aragon’s contract with MotoGP is also up for renewal after 2026. The Spanish track previously signed a new contract with Dorna in 2022 that stipulated three grands prix over a five-year period. However, the agreement was restructured in 2024, guaranteeing Motorland an annual place on the calendar until the end of 2026. Aragon first held a grand prix in 2010 and has since become a regular fixture on the calendar, with 2023 the only year the race didn’t take place.

San Marino GP - 2031

Misano is another track that agreed a fresh deal with MotoGP in 2025. Already confirmed till 2026, the new contract ensures the race that runs under the San Marino GP banner will remain a part of the calendar until 2031. Several tracks in Italy have hosted the San Marino GP over the decades, but it has been held annually in Misano since the circuit’s comeback in 2007.

Austrian GP - 2030

Austrian GP’s future on the MotoGP map is also secure, with the last deal - signed in 2024 - running until the end of 2030. It was a five-year extension on top of the existing deal, which had been due to expire after 2025. Spielberg joined the MotoGP calendar in 2016, a year before Austrian manufacturer KTM entered the championship. 

Japanese GP - 2030

2025 was a year of contract renewals for MotoGP and another track which the championship locked in for the long term is Motegi. As part of the deal, the Honda-owned track will remain on the calendar until 2030. Motegi first held a MotoGP event in 1999, but it was only in 2004 that it permanently replaced Suzuka as the venue for the Japanese GP.

Indonesian GP - 2031

Although there is still some uncertainty, it is understood that Mandalika signed a 10-year agreement with MotoGP when it joined the calendar for the first time in 2022. This means the Indonesian GP will continue to run until at least 2031. While MotoGP has not officially confirmed the duration of the deal, organisers have consistently indicated that the agreement is long-term.

Australian GP - 2026

The 2026 Australian GP will be the last race under the current contract. Melbourne’s MotoGP future has been a subject of intense speculation for some time, amid uncertainty over whether a new deal could be completed. Phillip Island first hosted a grand prix in 1989, but only became a regular on the calendar in 1997. Its picturesque surroundings and unique layout have made it a popular venue for MotoGP.

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Malaysian GP - 2026

Sepang’s contract is set to expire after 2026, but organisers remain confident that a new deal could be agreed over the winter break, describing it as their priority. One of the first modern circuits built in Southeast Asia, Sepang took over hosting duties for the Malaysian Grand Prix in 1999 and has remained a popular venue with both local and international fans ever since.

Portuguese GP - 2026

Another race whose contract expires in 2026 is Portugal. Portimao was at risk of dropping off the calendar after 2024, but a new two-year deal was agreed that saw the event being repositioned near the end of the season, forming a double-header with the Valencia finale. With the Portuguese government signing a fresh contract with F1 in December 2025, it remains to be seen whether it will also reach terms with MotoGP.

Valencia GP - 2031

Valencia struck a five-year contract extension at the start of 2025, just months after its 2024 event had to be cancelled due to severe flooding in the region. With the new deal, Circuit Ricardo Tormo will stay on the calendar until at least 2031. Valencia first joined the MotoGP calendar in 1999 and has hosted the season finale every year since 2002, with just one exception.

Argentina GP - from 2027

MotoGP has also announced that it will return to Argentina in 2027 at a renovated Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez. The track, located in the capital Buenos Aires, last hosted a MotoGP race in 1999. Although the exact duration of the deal hasn’t been disclosed, the track effectively replaces Termas de Rio Hondo, which dropped off the calendar after 2025.

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