Cycle News Staff | 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.
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
*Subject to contract
** Subject to contract and homologation
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 Circuit**
*Subject 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 |
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