Thai GP at
Buriram Set
to Open 2025
MotoGP
Season
T
he Thai Grand Prix in Chang
International Circuit in Buri-
ram, Thailand, will be MotoGP's
season opener in 2025 and
2026, making it the first time in
more than 25 years that the sea
-
son begins in Southeast Asia.
The full, provisional 2025
FIM MotoGP calendar will be
published by the FIM later in the
2024 season, but round one for
the 2025 season is tentatively
planned to run from February 28
to March 2.
"We recognize the numer
-
ous benefits of being the sea-
son opener," said Dr. Gongsak
Yodmani, Governor for Sports
Authority of Thailand. "This pres
-
ents a significant opportunity to
leverage a world-class sporting
event to stimulate the economy
and generate substantial reve-
nue in line with the Sport Tour-
ism policy. One of the factors
that will make the 2025 season
particularly exciting is the signifi-
cant rider movement between
teams. This will undoubtedly
captivate MotoGP fans world-
wide as they eagerly anticipate
seeing top riders on their new
bikes for the first time at Chang
International Circuit. Following
a nearly four-month off-season,
this will be the inaugural race to
showcase the new team dynam
-
ics. Moreover, Dorna Sports, as
the event organizer, has plans to
extensively promote the sea-
son opener to raise awareness
among motorsport fans globally.
This will enhance the visibility
of the Thai round and establish
it as a must-visit destination
for MotoGP enthusiasts from
around the world.
"On behalf of the Sports Au
-
thority of Thailand, I would like
to express our sincere gratitude
to Dorna Sports and assure
them that Thailand is fully pre-
pared in all aspects to host the
opening round of the 2025 and
2026 seasons."
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Mo-
toGP rights holder Dorna Sports:
"We are very excited to reveal
that the 2025 and 2026 season
openers will be the Thai Grand
Prix at Buriram. Southeast Asia
is one of our most important
markets, both for the sport and
for our factories and partners.
Thailand plays a leading role in
that, and the passion is clear to
see in the huge crowds we enjoy
at Buriram year on year. We
know they will create an incred
-
ible atmosphere for the first
event of the season.
"As soon as Buriram joined
the calendar, it became an in-
stant favorite. It's easy to under-
stand why: it's a fantastic place
to enjoy MotoGP, with a layout
crafted to showcase the best
of our close racing—very much
proven by the incredible show
we enjoyed at the track last
season. We're looking forward
to coming back later this year
and then to return in 2025 for a
history-making season opener."
Dates remain provisional until
confirmed. The full, provisional
2025 FIM MotoGP calendar will
be published by the FIM later in
the 2024 season.
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The Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, is set to host MotoGP's
opening rounds in 2025 and 2026.
PHOTO: GOLD & GOOSE
