MotoGP: Misano secures long-term future on the MotoGP schedule
MotoGP will race at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli until 2031 inclusive, MotoGP's Commercial Rights Holder Dorna Sports have recently confirmed the contract extension.
The inaugural San Marino Grand Prix was held in 1981 at the Autodromo Dino Ferrari, then moved to the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for the 1982 race. In 1983, they returned to the Autodromo Dino Ferrari and in 1984 they once again returned to the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. From the 1985 season onwards the venue hosting the San Marino round was the Circuito Internazionale Santa Monica.
The round was taken off the calendar in 1988 but got added back in 1991, this time on the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. The round was not present in 1992, but returned in the 1993 on the same venue as before.
After that, the San Marino round was taken off the calendar for the 1994 season and it would take 13 years before the San Marino race would return in the 2007 season, where it has stayed on the calendar ever since.
The new contract means that the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP schedule until at least the 2031 season.
"We are proud and delighted to continue hosting MotoGP in our territory," commented the promoters of the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix. "Since 2007, this achievement has been the result of collaboration and teamwork, uniting the Republic of San Marino, the Emilia-Romagna Region, the municipalities of Misano Adriatico, Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Bellaria Igea Marina and Misano World Circuit.
"Together, we embraced MotoGP as an innovative and forward-looking tool for territorial marketing. This is even more true today, following the presentation of MotoGP’s new development and fan engagement plan, which aligns with our medium- and long-term strategies.
"We are confident it will further raise the standard and enhance the multi-level experience that we, collectively, can deliver to fans from all over the world."
Commenting on the contract extension, Dorna Sports' CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta added: "We’re delighted to announce another five years at Misano. The San Marino GP always delivers, with a truly passionate crowd and reputation for fantastic racing to reward their love for our sport.
"We’d like to thank everyone who has made this event into what it is as we look forward to another five years working together with Misano, San Marino, Emilia-Romagna and the whole Rimini Riviera, which comes alive to the sound of MotoGP every season."
