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