According to Dorna Sports’ Chief Strategy Officer Carlos Ezpeleta, MotoGP currently has no plans to expand its race calendar beyond 22 events. In recent years, the series has added multiple new tracks to meet the demand for major sporting events coming from Asia and other regions. With this expansion, the number of MotoGP races has increased from 19 before the pandemic in 2019 to a record 22 this year, just two races shy of Formula 1’s 24 Grands Prix.
In 2023, the introduction of short races at each event intensified the competition for drivers and teams, bringing the total number of races to an impressive 44 throughout the year. To lessen athlete fatigue, the schedule eliminated back-to-back races this year, and the itinerary for 2026 has also received praise for avoiding long gaps between events.
At the Indonesian Grand Prix, Ezpeleta stated that MotoGP will not add more races in the coming years, noting that the current 22 races have already achieved an ideal balance. He mentioned: We have no plans to exceed 22 matches..
Ezpeleta reiterated that Moto2 and Moto3 will appear alongside MotoGP at every race, despite speculation about a reduction in these series under the new promoter, Liberty Media. Unlike Formula 2 and Formula 3, these two motorcycle racing series are world championships in their own right, making it essential for participating teams to maintain high visibility.
“In all our discussions with the Moto2 and Moto3 teams, they have consistently stated that every race is essential for them, and we absolutely do not wish for them to miss any events,” Ezpeleta mentioned. “If the Moto3 and Moto2 teams say they can’t participate in all 22 races, that would be a different conversation, but we will work hard to support them in attending every single race.”
In addition, MotoGP recently revealed its 2026 schedule, with Brazil set to replace Argentina as the sole South American stop on the series.
