MotoGP confirms multi-year contract extension for Valencia

MotoGP has confirmed a contract extension for the Valencia Grand Prix held at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which will see it feature on the calendar until the end of 2031.

The decision to extend the Valencia race is not a complete surprise as the venue has won the Best Grand Prix award on multiple occasions.

After the track's completion in 1999, Spanish riders Daniel Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo became the two most successful riders on the circuit, with four wins each, followed by Valentino Rossi with two victories.

President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, commented on the new contract:

"Thank you for your commitment to Valencia. I think it's a safe bet! There is no other Grand Prix that hangs the sold-out sign-up as far in advance as Valencia. Here there is a huge fandom, a love of motorsport, for motorcycling.

"It’s fundamental for Valencia, for Cheste, for the province of Valencia and for the Valencian Community. This renewal comes in a context of greater competitiveness than ever and we were always convinced that we had the winning card. The great differential, apart from these magnificent facilities and team, is the fans.

“I also don't want to fail to mention the economic impact MotoGP has, and when we are working on recovery – not only emotional recovery, but economic recovery. And with fans behind us like the ones we have, the winning card is there.

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"I want to congratulate you all: the entire Valencian motorcycling family, the Spanish motorcycling family and that of the entire world, which will now once again have one of the circuits, and if I may, the circuit with the most soul and after this last year even more, that it can offer to this great sport."

CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, also stated:

“We are very happy to announce our future in Valencia. The track is unique with the view it offers to the spectators, and the fans make it unique for us with the incredible atmosphere they create.

"It is always full of people, the promoter does a fantastic job, and we’re proud to be able to keep delivering a spectacle that rewards their passion for the sport. After what happened in 2024, we hope our return for another five Grands Prix underlines our longer term commitment to Valencia too. We’re looking forward to coming back this season, and to celebrating more fantastic Grands Prix until 2031.”

The 2025 race is set to host the season finale in November.