2024 MotoGP Calendar (Updated) Cycle News Staff | July 15, 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announced on July 15 that the Kazakhstan Grand Prix will be replaced on the 2024 MotoGP calendar by a second round at Misano. It’s the third time the Kazakhstan race has been postponed since it was originally included on the calendar.
First scheduled to make its debut in 2023, the Sokol event was postponed until July this year because the circuit was not ready in time.
However, flooding in the area caused the race to again be postponed. Although MotoGP believed it could replace the canceled Indian GP in September, the lack of guarantees offered by the local organizers meant MotoGP decided to call off the Kazakhstan event entirely.
It becomes the third grand prix of the season to be canceled, following India and Argentina. The calendar now has 20 events instead of the original 22.
In Kazakhstan’s place, MotoGP announced a second grand prix at Misano. The city will host the San Marino GP on September 6-8, two weeks before the second event on September 20-22. The new event will be named the Emilia-Romagna GP.
The following is an update from May 29, 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports have announced new dates for the 2024 Grand Prix of Kazakhstan. Flooding across the region caused the event to be postponed from June. The even will now take place September 20-22 as the first race on the Asian leg of the 2024 MotoGP calendar.
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports also announced that the Indian Grand Prix will not take place in 2024, with MotoGP postponing its return to the country to early 2025 due to operational considerations.
Following advice from the Government of Uttar Pradesh as the state continues its long-term commitment to MotoGP, the sport will return to Buddh International Circuit in March 2025, when weather conditions are expected to be optimal for spectators and riders alike.
The following is an update from May 3, 2024
The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports announce that the Kazakhstan GP has been postponed until later in 2024.
Sokol International Racetrack in Kazakhstan
Unprecedented weather conditions have led to flooding across Central Asia, causing a national emergency in Kazakhstan and displacing much of the population. It would not be responsible for MotoGP to add any additional burden on the authorities or services as they work to help the tens of thousands of people affected across the country. Sokol International Racetrack will therefore not host MotoGP on the dates previously announced, and any further updates will be published once confirmed.
As our utmost priority, MotoGP sends our condolences and support to the people of Kazakhstan and all those affected by the flooding in Central Asia. We hope the nation, region and communities affected can recover as soon as possible.
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The following is an update from January 31, 2024
The Argentina GP has been removed from the 2024 MotoGP calendar. The remaining dates and locations of 21 rounds are unchanged. The first of 21 Grands Prix will get underway in Qatar on March 10 and will conclude in Valencia on November 17.
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Here is the press release from MotoGP:
The 2024 MotoGP calendar has been announced, with the World Championship primed for 21 Grands Prix after the Argentina GP was confirmed to be unable to take place. In what will be another blockbuster year of track action, it all kicks off under the floodlights in Lusail in Qatar on March 10th, with Valencia bringing the curtain down on the campaign at Circuit Ricardo Tormo on November 17th.
It’s already set to be a landmark year as MotoGP celebrates the 75th anniversary of motorcycle Grand Prix racing in 2024. The sport also marks the milestone with another as the transition to 100% sustainable fuel begins. From 2024, fuel must be a minimum of 40% of non-fossil origin before that rises to 100% by 2027.
The 2024 calendar also retains its regionalized nature, with races grouped geographically and along routes that allow increased efficiency as freight and personnel traverse the world. With 11 races before the summer break and 11 after, it’s a perfect balance.
So, where do we start? Action will begin under the floodlights as the Grand Prix of Qatar returns as the season opener, with the spectacular Lusail International Circuit followed up by the equally showstopping Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. MotoGP then heads for the Americas as the Circuit of the Americas hosts Round 3 in April.
2024 MotoGP Schedule (Updated) 3/8-10 (Rnd 1) Losail, Qatar 3/22-24 (Rnd 2) Algarve, Portugal 4/12-14 (Rnd 3) Austin, Texas 4/26-28 (Rnd 4) Jerez, Spain 5/10-12 (Rnd 5) Le Mans, France 5/24-26 (Rnd 6) Barcelona-Catalunya 5/31-6/2 (Rnd 7) Mugello, Italy 6/14-16 (Rnd 8) Sokol, Kazakhstan 6/28-30 (Rnd 9) Assen, Netherlands 7/5-7 (Rnd 10) Sachsenring, Germany 8/2-4 (Rnd 11) Silverstone, England 8/16-18 (Rnd 12) Spielberg, Austria 8/30-9/1 (Rnd 13) MotorLand, Aragon 9/6-8 (Rnd 14) Misano, San Marino 9/20-22 (Rnd 15) Buddh, India 9/27-29 (Rnd 16) Mandalika, Indonesia 10/4-6 (Rnd 17) Motegi, Japan 10/18-20 (Rnd 18) Phillip Island, Australia 10/25-27 (Rnd 19) Buriram, Thailand 11/1-3 (Rnd 20) Sepang, Malaysia 11/15-17 (Rnd 21) Ricardo Tormo, Valencia
Reserve Event: Hungary-Balaton Park Circuit
From there it’s back to Europe for the classic Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, before Le Mans aims to break its own all-time attendance record in May. The Catalan GP returns to an earlier slot thereafter, and it stacks back-to-back with the stunning Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello.
MotoGP is set to break new ground at Sokol International Racetrack in mid-June, with the circuit to become the 75th venue to host a premier class race as Kazakhstan becomes the 31st country to host motorcycle Grand Prix racing. Another back-to-back then brings the curtain down on the first half of the season in style as the TT Circuit Assen prefaces the Sachsenring ahead of summer break.
Action returns at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring before the final European back-to-back sees MotorLand Aragon return to the calendar, slotting in just ahead of Misano. From there, the paddock takes off for two action-packed triple headers.
After a celebrated debut for the Indian Grand Prix in 2023, Buddh International Circuit is our first stop in Asia in 2024 too. Then it’s on to Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia before the Mobility Resort Motegi wraps up the first triple-header in Japan.
After a weekend off, the final stint starts up Down Under. MotoGP takes on Phillip Island before heading back north to Buriram in Thailand and then Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Finally, the curtain closer beckons at the classic Circuit Ricardo Tormo as a history-making season wraps up.
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The following is a press release from September 2023
The 2024 MotoGP calendar has been announced: The first of 22 Grands Prix will get underway in Qatar on March 10, and will conclude in Valencia on November 17.
The 2024 MotoGP calendar has been announced, with the World Championship primed for a record-breaking 22 Grands Prix. In what will be another blockbuster year of track action, it all kicks off under the floodlights in Lusail in Qatar on March 10th, with Valencia bringing the curtain down on the campaign at Circuit Ricardo Tormo on November 17th.
Check out the full calendar below:
NOTES:Reserve Event: Hungary-Balaton Park CircuitSubject to contract Subject to contract and homologation
It’s already set to be a landmark year as MotoGP celebrates the 75th anniversary of motorcycle Grand Prix racing in 2024. The sport also marks the milestone with another as the transition to 100% sustainable fuel begins. From 2024, fuel must be a minimum of 40% of non-fossil origin before that rises to 100% by 2027.
The 2024 calendar also retains its regionalized nature, with races grouped geographically and along routes that allow increased efficiency as freight and personnel traverse the world. With 11 races before the summer break and 11 after, it’s a perfect balance.
So, where do we start? Action will begin under the floodlights as the Grand Prix of Qatar returns as the season opener, with the spectacular Lusail International Circuit followed up by the equally showstopping Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. MotoGP then heads for the Americas and the first back-to-back as Termas de Rio Hondo and the Circuit of the Americas host in April.
From there it’s back to Europe for the classic Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, before Le Mans aims to break its own all-time attendance record in May. The Catalan GP returns to an earlier slot thereafter, and it stacks back-to-back with the stunning Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello.
MotoGP is set to break new ground at Sokol International Racetrack in mid-June, with the circuit to become the 75th venue to host a premier class race as Kazakhstan becomes the 31st country to host motorcycle Grand Prix racing. Another back-to-back then brings the curtain down on the first half of the season in style as the TT Circuit Assen prefaces the Sachsenring ahead of summer break.
Action returns at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring before the final European back-to-back sees MotorLand Aragon return to the calendar, slotting in just ahead of Misano. From there, the paddock takes off for two action-packed triple headers.
After a celebrated debut for the Indian Grand Prix in 2023, Buddh International Circuit is our first stop in Asia in 2024 too. Then it’s on to Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia before the Mobility Resort Motegi wraps up the first triple header in Japan.
After a weekend off, the final stint starts up Down Under. MotoGP takes on Phillip Island before heading back north to Buriram in Thailand and then Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Finally, the curtain closer beckons at the classic Circuit Ricardo Tormo as a history-making season wraps up.
22 Grands Prix + 18 countries = even MORE MotoGP! Fans can already buy tickets for some venues and sign up to find out when the rest go on sale here, and there’s still time to book a place in the stands this season. Then, tune in for the crescendo to 2023 as the action heats up and the Championship fight continues getting closer!
2024 MotoGP Calendar March 8-10 Rnd 1 Lusail International Circuit Qatar March 22-24 Rnd 2 Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Portugal April 5-7 Rnd 3 Termas de Río Hondo Republica Argentina April 12-14 Rnd 4 Circuit of The Americas Austin, TX April 26-28 Rnd 5 Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto Spain May 10-12 Rnd 6 Le Mans France May 24-26 Rnd 7 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Catalunya May 31-June 2 Rnd 8 Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello Italy June 14-16 Rnd 9 Sokol International Racetrack Kazakhstan June 28-30 Rnd 10 TT Circuit Assen Netherlands July 5-7 Rnd 11 Sachsenring Germany Aug 2-4 Rnd 12 Silverstone Circuit Great Britain Aug 16-18 Rnd 13 Red Bull Ring-Spielberg Austria Aug 30-Sept 1 Rnd 14 MotorLand Aragon Sept 6-8 Rnd 15 Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Sept 20-22 Rnd 16 Buddh International Circuit India Sept 27-29 Rnd 17 Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit Indonesia Oct 4-6 Rnd 18 Mobility Resort Motegi Japan Oct 18-20 Rnd 19 Phillip Island Australia Oct 25-27 Rnd 20 Chang International Circuit Thailand Nov 1-3 Rnd 21 Sepang International Circuit Malaysia Nov 15-17 Rnd 22 Ricardo Tormo Circuit Comunitat Valenciana Click here for all the latest MotoGP news.
