BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN MotoGP RACES CANCELLED

2020-05-31 19:37
The British and Australian GPs have been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic with the FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports making a decision based on various situations in both countries at this time.

The British Grand Prix was set to take place on August 28-30th at the Silverstone Circuit in the UK, which hosted the first Grands Prix held on the British mainland from 1977 until MotoGP™ returned to the track 10 years ago. This season marks the first year MotoGP™ will see no track action in the British Isles for the first time in the championship history for more than 70-years.

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was due to take place at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit from October 23-25th; the venue hosted the very first Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in 1989, and since 1997 has been the only home of MotoGP™ on the continent with its unique layout providing some of the greatest battles ever witnessed on two wheels.

Silverstone Managing Director Stuart Pringle said: “We are extremely disappointed about the cancellation of the British MotoGP event, not least as the cancelled race in 2018 [due to inclement weather] is still such a recent memory, but we support the decision that has had to be taken at this exceptional time.

“I want to thank the British fans for their patience and support. We must now look forward to 2021 when Silverstone will once again host the fastest and most historic MotoGP race on the calendar and work hard to make it a truly exceptional event for all to enjoy.”

Paul Little AO, Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman said: “We’re very disappointed that MotoGP fans throughout Victoria, Australia and internationally won’t get the chance to make the pilgrimage to see the world’s best riders compete on one of the best circuits anywhere in the world, but the right decision has been made.

“The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix puts Phillip Island on the global stage and it’ll be back better than ever in 2021.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports added: “We’re saddened to have to announce the cancellation of these iconic events after finding no way through the logistical and operational issues resulting from the pandemic and rearranged calendar. Silverstone and Phillip Island are always two of the most thrilling race weekends of the season, with both tracks never failing in their promise to deliver some of the closest racing in our Championship.

“On behalf of Dorna, I would like to once again extend my thanks to the fans for their understanding and patience as we wait for the situation to improve. We look forward to returning to Silverstone and Phillip Island next year for more incredible battles."


Race Calendar
All / Upcoming / Completed
Date
Round
Venue
08 MAR 20201
Losail International Circuit, Qatar - CANCELLED
17 MAY 20202
Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto, Spain - TO BE CONFIRMED
31 MAY 20203
Le Mans, France - TO BE CONFIRMED
14 JUN 20204
Mugello, Italy - TO BE CONFIRMED
15 JUN 20205
Barcelona-Catalunya, Catalunya - TO BE CONFIRMED
21 JUN 20206
Sachsenring, Germany - CANCELLED
28 JUN 20207
TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands - CANCELLED
12 JUL 20208
KymiRing, Finland - CANCELLED
09 AUG 20209
Automotodrom Brno, Czech Republic
16 AUG 202010
Red Bull Ring-Spielberg, Austria
30 AUG 202011
Silverstone, Great Britain - CANCELLED
13 SEP 202012
MWC Marco Simoncelli, San Marino & Riviera di Rimini
27 SEP 202013
MotorLand Aragon, Aragon
04 OCT 202014
Chang International Circuit, Thailand
18 OCT 202015
Twin Ring Motegi, Japan
25 OCT 202016
Phillip Island, Australia - CANCELLED
01 NOV 202017
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
15 NOV 202018
Circuit of The Americas, USA
22 NOV 202019
Termas de Rio Hondo, Argentina
29 NOV 202020
Comunitat Valencia-Ricardo Tomo, Comunitat Valencia

Source: Team Suzuki Press Office

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