MotoGP Starts Warming Up

Unless something unexpected happens at the last minute, the entire MotoGP circus is preparing to resume the 2020 season with significant changes.

Of course, we are not referring to technical matters or rider line-ups, but rather to the environment surrounding this massive global event. Major adjustments in infrastructure and spectator attendance will define these first post-COVID-19 races, making them very different from what we were traditionally used to.

At this moment, 13 dates have been confirmed and 4 remain pending. July 31st is the deadline for receiving final approval or cancellation of the Grands Prix of the USA, Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia, which have not yet been officially decided for obvious reasons, as everything depends on how the pandemic evolves in each country.

Therefore, the MotoGP calendar currently stands as follows:

Confirmed MotoGP 2020 Calendar

July 17–19 — Spanish GP – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto

July 24–26 — Andalusian GP – Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto

August 7–9 — Czech Republic GP – Automotodrom Brno

August 14–16 — Austrian GP – Red Bull Ring Spielberg

August 21–23 — Styrian GP – Red Bull Ring Spielberg

September 11–13 — San Marino & Riviera di Rimini GP – Misano

September 18–20 — Emilia Romagna & Riviera di Rimini GP – Misano

September 25–27 — Catalan GP – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

October 9–11 — French GP – Le Mans

October 16–18 — Aragon GP – MotorLand Aragón

October 23–25 — Teruel GP – MotorLand Aragón

November 8 — European GP – Circuit Ricardo Tormo

November 15 — Valencian Community GP – Circuit Ricardo Tormo

Spain will host seven Grands Prix, playing a major role in keeping the 2020 season alive. This is not surprising when we consider that DORNA, the organizing company, is Spanish.

Health Protocols and Restrictions

Regarding the physical safety of everyone involved—staff and teams alike— strict health protocols will be enforced to prevent any outbreaks.

The races will be held without live spectators, and attendance at each circuit will be limited to a maximum of 1,200 people.

Teams must provide a PCR test carried out no more than four days before travel, in addition to further testing that will take place at every race weekend. Monitoring will be extremely thorough, and anyone failing to comply will face penalties.

We hope everything runs smoothly and that MotoGP can return to normal as soon as possible.