MotoGP | Coronavirus: official, the GPs of Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia have been cancelled, a European race has been added

MotoGP Coronavirus Covid-19 – The Grands Prix of Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia are officially canceled from the 2020 MotoGP due to Covid-19, but a Grand Prix in Europe is added.

The European race will take place the week following the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, i.e. from 20 to 22 November, in a European location which will host the 2020 season finale. Further details on the host venue will be confirmed on Monday 10 August.

However, a new agreement has been reached with the promoters of the Thailand GP: the Chang International Circuit will remain on the World Championship calendar until at least 2026.

Statements Carmelo Ezpeleta cancellation of the Grands Prix of Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia

“It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of this season's Argentine, Thai and Malaysian Grands Prix and they will be sorely missed in the 2020 calendar. The passion of the fans often sees them traveling across continents to enjoy MotoGP™ with us at Termas de Rio Hondo, Buriram and Sepang thus creating an incredible atmosphere and a unique welcome for this sport. However, we are delighted to reveal our new agreement which will see MotoGP™ in Buriram until at least 2026 and we look forward to returning to Thailand, Argentina and Malaysia next year. However, we are delighted to add another European Grand Prix to the 2020 calendar and announce our new agreement which will see MotoGP™ in Buriram until at least 2026. We look forward to returning to Thailand, Argentina and Malaysia next year and, As always, I would like to thank the fans for their patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2021.”