The Chang International Circuit in Buriram will host the opening race of the next two World Championships. South-East Asia returns to open the season after 26 years. Dorna: “A lot of passion and attention to our markets”
Thailand will open the MotoGP World Championship for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The Chang International Circuit in Buriram will allow Southeast Asia to host the opening round 26 years after the last time. In 1999, in fact, it was Malaysia’s turn with the Sepang track. The provisional date for the next seasonal debut coincides with the weekend from February 28 to March 2, 2025. This choice winks at a market defined as extremely important by MotoGP itself, without neglecting the passion of local fans. Over 800,000 fans have attended the four editions of the Thailand GP held so far.
satisfaction
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Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, MotoGP rights holder, explained the reasons behind this move: “Southeast Asia is one of our most important markets, both for the sport and for our companies and partners. Thailand plays a leading role and the passion is evident in the huge crowds that welcome us year after year.” Ezpeleta continued: “As soon as Buriram joined the calendar, it quickly became a favourite. It is a fantastic place for MotoGP, with a layout capable of delivering close racing. The 2025 opener will make history.” Obviously also satisfied was the Governor for the Sports Authority of Thailand, Gongsak Yodmani: “We thank Dorna Sports. We are prepared in every respect to host the season opener in 2025 and 2026.”
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motogp, the precedents
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Thailand has already made four appearances in the MotoGP World Championship. The record holder for successes is Marc Marquez, who won twice and always after a duel on the final corner. In 2018, the Spaniard on Honda beat Andrea Dovizioso, while the following year it was Fabio Quartararo’s turn to bow. On that very 6th October 2019, the champion from Cervera won his eighth career title. After the stop due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Buriram returned to the calendar in 2022. On the first occasion, Miguel Oliveira won, the most precise on a wet track. Last year, however, Jorge Martin triumphed at the end of a very tough duel with Francesco Bagnaia and Brad Binder.
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2024-08-27 01:11:31
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