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MotoGP calendar and technical regulation transitions

The developments in this story so far, most recent first.

  1. · date approximate Milestone

    Thai Grand Prix to remain as MotoGP season opener in 2027

    No separate article for this desk or language yet.

  2. · date approximate Background

    The Qatar Grand Prix was moved from April to November due to Middle East conflicts.

    The MotoGP calendar underwent significant changes due to Middle East conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran. In response to this uncertainty, the Qatar Grand Prix was moved from its original placement in April to November.

  3. · date approximate Background

    MotoGP races at Buriram were suspended due to Covid-19.

    MotoGP has held races at the Buriram International Circuit every year since its first visit in 2018, with the exception of the 2020 and 2021 seasons. These occurrences were suspended during those years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  4. · date approximate Background

    MotoGP first visited the Buriram International Circuit.

    MotoGP first held an event at the Buriram International Circuit in 2018 during that calendar year.

    Since its inaugural visit in 2018, the circuit has hosted races consecutively every year, with the exception of the 2020 and 2021 seasons which were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.