Catalonia MotoGP Grand Prix Renewed Until 2031

The historic Montmeló circuit will continue to host the Catalonia Grand Prix at least until 2031, following an agreement announced this Thursday at the renowned Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This extension adds five more years to a contract that was set to expire in 2026. With this renewal, the Catalan circuit will celebrate forty years of uninterrupted racing and is now the third longest-running in the World Championship, after Assen and Jerez.

The first event at its facilities was held in 1992 under the name of the European Grand Prix. This title was used for its first four editions, and since 1996, it has been known as the Catalonia Grand Prix. Additionally, in 2025, it will double its presence as a substitute for the season's final race, which was supposed to be held in Valencia but was moved to Montmeló due to the DANA, under the name of the Solidarity Grand Prix.

Miquel Sàmper, Minister of Business and Labour of the Government of Catalonia and President of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, praised this agreement for its significance to the community. "Securing the Grand Prix until 2031 is great news for Catalonia's reputation as a host of top-tier international sporting events. In an increasingly globalised and competitive environment, Catalonia's ability to maintain a circuit so steadily is an achievement we should be proud of," he stated.

This agreement was also celebrated by Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has been closely associated with this circuit since its inception. He highlighted the importance of a venue located just 30 km from the centre of the Catalan capital, "Barcelona, one of the most culturally significant cities in the world. For us, it's a winning combination, and we are thrilled to continue racing there," he remarked.

Another aspect of this agreement, confirming that the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya will host five Grand Prix events during the 2027-2031 period, is that it removes the circuit from the feared rotation of Spanish circuits. This threat has loomed over the tracks hosting world championship races (alongside Jerez, Aragón, and Valencia) for years, as there is a plan to reduce the current four annual events (five with Portugal) held on the Iberian Peninsula.