2026 will see the return of MotoGP to Brazil, because of a brand new deal signed between MotoGP rights holder Dorna, the federal government of Goias, and Brasil Motorsport.
Positioned within the midwest area of Brazil, Goias — and particularly the regional capital Goiania — will host a brand new Brazilian race from 2026, with a five-year contract set to see the race proceed till a minimum of 2030.
“We’re very a lot trying ahead to returning to Brazil,” mentioned Dorna Sports activities CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
“We’ve fanbase who we all know are enthusiastic about this information, simply as we’re wanting to return to race for them once more, and this new settlement additionally provides a improbable alternative to increase in a key marketplace for the game and our producers.
“Brazil is a world participant and someplace we have now all the time believed deserves an area on our calendar.
“Working with the federal government of Goiás and Brasil Motorsport, who’ve a formidable and confirmed observe document, is a chance we’re very excited to take.”
The Goiania venue won’t be all-new to MotoGP, which raced on the Goiânia Worldwide Racetrack Ayrton Senna between 1987-1989 – albeit, the circuit is because of bear upgrades earlier than MotoGP returns.
Nonetheless, MotoGP final raced in Brazil on the Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in Rio, the latest race there going down in 2002.
Since then, Brazil’s major star has turn out to be Diogo Moreira, who gained his first Grand Prix in Indonesia in 2023, and this yr scored his first Moto2 podium on the last spherical in Barcelona.
“The return of MotoGP to Goiás is a historic landmark for us,” mentioned Governor Ronaldo Caiado.
“Goiânia shall be, for the following 5 years, the house of MotoGP in Brazil. We’re working to make sure that the infrastructure and providers present an unforgettable expertise for riders, groups, and followers.
Alan Adler, CEO of Brasil Motorsport, added: “The Brasil Motorsport group has a historical past of working with main sports activities leagues and organising main occasions. Based mostly on this expertise, I’m satisfied that MotoGP shall be an incredible success in Goiânia.
“We’ll have one of the thrilling sports activities occasions on the planet along with leisure points of interest, robust manufacturers and enthusiastic followers. A combination that’s assured to be successful.”
