No Hungarian GP This Year: UPDATED!
Cycle News Staff | March 12, 2009
The Hungarian MotoGP that was scheduled for September 20 has been cancelled because the event promoter, Balatonring Zrt., has stated that they can’t complete the new circuit in time, according to Dorna – the rights holder of MotoGP. The event will not be replaced, according to the FIM, with the series now consisting of 17 and not 18 races.Track builders have faced delays in the contruction process because of a harsh winter. In addition, the economic climate has also affected the funding process, according to the release.The new schedule is as follows.
April 12 – Qatar, Losail
April 26 – Japan, Motegi
May 3 – Spain, Jerez
May 17 – France, Le Mans
May 31 – Italy, Mugello
June 14 – Catalunya, Catalunya
June 27 – Netherlands, Assen
July 5 – United States, Laguna Seca
July 19 – Germany, Sachsenring
July 26 – Great Britain, Donington Park
August 16 – Czech Republic, Brno
August 30 – Indianapolis, Indianapolis
September 6 – San Marino & Riviera di Rimini Misano
October 4 – Portugal, Estoril
October 18 – Australia, Phillip Island
October 25 – Malaysia, Sepang
November 8 – Valencia Ricardo Tormo – Valencia