2021 MotoGP calendar announced

A full 20-race season is planned and there are three additional circuits – Portugal, Indonesia and Russia – held in reserve should there be any cancellations.

From Qatar the series heads west for a double-header in Argentina and the US on 11^th and 18^th April. The 12-round European leg then opens with a Spanish race on 2^nd May although the Finnish race scheduled for 11^th July is somewhat in question as the KymiRing has yet to be certified by the FIM. The post-summer break race traditionally held in Brno in early August is likewise still to be confirmed due to the need for the circuit to be resurfaced. 

MotoGP will head to Silverstone on 28^th August with Aragon and Misano wrapping up the European leg on 12^th and 19^th September respectively. Two Pacific double headers then take place with Japan on 3^rd October followed by Thailand the following week. Australian and Malyasian races will be held on 24^th October and 31^st October before the season finale in Valencia on 14^th November.

The calendar is highly provisional due to the restrictions likely to still be in place due to COVID-19 with three venues – Algarve International Circuit (Portimao), Portugal, Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia, and Igora Driver Circuit, Russia, all being lined up as alternatives.

MotoGP 2021 calendar

What are the 2021 MotoGP reserve tracks?

As there were in 2020 there will be reserve tracks for the 2021 MotoGP season. They are:

• Portugal – Portimao
• Indonesia – Mandalika International Street Circuit (subject to homologation)
• Russia – Igora Driver Circuit

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