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FIM, Dorna Sports Announce Long- Term Agreement Renewal M otoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and the FIM recently announced an extension of its long-term agreement, se - curing the promotion rights for all Dorna- run FIM World Championships until 2060. Dorna first secured the promotion rights of the FIM Grand Prix World Cham - pionship in 1992. Jorge Viegas, President of the FIM, said, "This is an incredibly important moment and one that provides long-term clarity and security regarding the pinnacle of motorcycle sport. This is not only important for all those directly involved in MotoGP, but also for the wider motorcycle-racing commu - nity that reaps the benefits from the global status, value and presence of this leading series." Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, said, "It is fantastic news for the sport and our fans around the world that this part - nership is guaranteed to continue. We have built something truly special and will continue to grow the sport even further working together. Being able to come to such a long-term agreement adds incredible value for MotoGP. CN WIND IN THE P20 MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports and the FIM renewed its agreement through 2060. Walker Signs With Triumph Off-Road; Edmondson To Manage Team O ff-road veteran Jonny Walker has signed with the Tri- umph Racing Enduro Team for the 2025 season, and off-road legend Paul Edmondson will manage the team. Walker, a world-class off-road racer and former AMA Enduro- Cross Champion, will compete full-time in the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship and select hard enduro and EnduroGP rac- es. He'll also appear in the AMA EnduroCross Championship. The Brit will be under the guidance of newly appointed team manager and motorsport legend Paul Edmondson. Walker will make his com - petitive debut on the TF 250 at the Indoor Enduro of Champions at Newcastle's Utilita Arena on October 5. "I'm excited to join Triumph," Walker said. "To be the first rider to represent Triumph Racing in enduro is spe - cial. It's amazing to be part of the team, and I look forward to working with Triumph. My bike feels great already, which makes my job a lot easier. It's great to have Paul Edmondson on board, too; he has so much experience, not only in running successful teams in the past but in racing himself, which will be invaluable. Having a British manager run - ning a British team, with a British rider, is exciting and something you don't get very often." CN Jonny Walker signed with Triumph to race off-road in 2025. Paul Edmondson (left) will be the team's manager, making it an all-Brit force.