2020 MotoGP Calendar

MotoGP 2020 Calendar Update – Monday November the 2nd 2020, h 12.00 am

As European nations laboriously begin to think about the post-COVID-19, Dorna and the FIM are putting together the pieces of the 2020 MotoGP calendar, torn apart by the Coronavirus emergency. Nothing is certain yet, and undoubtedly much will depend on the development of the pandemic and the individual measures taken by the different Countries in search of a difficult balance between economic recovery and public health.

It will probably be an Iberian-centric world championship, with 7 out of 12 races held on Spanish soil, including the four circuits of Jerez, Barcelona, ​​Valencia and Aragon. In addition, two Italian and two Austrian stages, respectively in Misano Adriatico and at the Red Bull Ring, from which Formula 1 planned to restart.

After the first race of the season in Qatar, followed by the global pandemic, the MotoGP™ season will start at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto in Spain with the Gran Premio Red Bull de España on July 19th and the Gran Premio Red Bull de Andalucía on July 26th. Following a weekend off, we’ll head to the Czech Republic for the Monster Energy Grand Prix České republiky at Brno, before the myWorld Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich and the Grand Prix von Styria at the Red Bull Ring in Austria all in the space of three weeks.

Three weeks later, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli will host the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini and the Gran Premio di Emilia Romagna e della Riviera di Rimini, rounds six and seven of the MotoGP™ World Championship, on consecutive weekends, with the rescheduled Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya at the Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya just one week later.

On October 11th, MotoGP will head to France with the rescheduled SHARK Helmets Grand Prix de France taking place at Le Mans. Just one week later, the fourth double-header of the season will take place in Aragon – the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragón and the Gran Premio de Teruel. Then, two weeks later, the final two European rounds will take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, with the European Grand Prix taking place on November 8th and the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana taking place on November 15th.

In general, the end of the “hostilities” is therefore set in Valencia, but, by the 31st of July, Dorna will rule on the possibility of recovering the Grand Prix of the United States, Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia. However, it will not be possible to go beyond December 13th, with a maximum of 17 races.

Finally, MotoGP will be (and this is almost certain) behind closed doors, with empty stands, deserted hospitality, and limited access for staff and professionals. Moreover, the entrances for the same teams are also quoted, because just 25 people of non-official teams and 40 official teams can be admitted.

If it seems obvious to confirm the uncertainty – the official decisions will probably arrive next week – it appears clear that it will be a very different World Championship in comparison with the previous ones.

However, this first new draft of the MotoGP 2020 calendar can and must be a signal of optimism. Motorbikes on the track do not represent just a good starting point to join again the races, but also a way to bring the fans closer together, as well as giving relevance to the sponsors again.

In general, the end of the “hostilities” is therefore set in Valencia, but, by the 31st of July, Dorna will rule on the possibility of recovering the Grand Prix of the Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia, after officially cancelled the GP of the Americas

Finally, MotoGP will be (and this is almost certain) behind closed doors, with empty stands, deserted hospitality, and limited access for staff and professionals. Moreover, the entrances for the same teams are also quoted, because just 25 people of non-official teams and 40 official teams can be admitted.

If it seems obvious to confirm the uncertainty, it appears clear that it will be a very different World Championship in comparison with the previous ones.

However, this new draft of the MotoGP 2020 calendar can and must be a signal of optimism. Motorbikes on the track do not represent just a good starting point to join again the races, but also a way to bring the fans closer together, as well as giving relevance to the sponsors again.