Australian MotoGP cancelled

Shortly after news broke that the British MotoGP has been officially cancelled, Dorna confirmed the 2020 Australian round at Phillip Island has also been scrapped due to the ongoing coronavirus disruption.

“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," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports.

Australian MotoGP cancelled

Shortly after news broke that the British MotoGP has been officially cancelled, Dorna confirmed the 2020 Australian round at Phillip Island has also been scrapped due to the ongoing coronavirus disruption.

“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," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports.

"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."

“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," said Paul Little AO, Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman:

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

The latest MotoGP calendar now looks as follows, although further event changes are certain with only around 10-12 races (including back-to-back weekends at the same track) expected. The feasibility of any non-European rounds largely depends on immigration restrictions and whether fans can be present.

The proposed 'closed-door' season-openers at Jerez are still awaiting approval from the Spanish government...

Latest 2020 MotoGP Calendar (including free weekends)

Round

Date

Race

Circuit

 

8 March

Qatar (MotoGP cancelled)

Losail

 

17 May

France (postponed)

Le Mans

 

31 May

Italy (postponed)

Mugello

 

7 June

Catalunya (postponed)

Barcelona

 

21 June

Germany (cancelled)

Sachsenring

 

28 June

Netherlands (cancelled)

Assen

 

12 July

Finland (cancelled)

KymiRing

 

30 August

Great Britain (cancelled)

Silverstone

 

25 October

Australia (cancelled)

Phillip Island

1

19 July

Spain (proposed)

Jerez (rescheduled)

2

26 July

Andalusia (proposed)

Jerez

 

2 August

 

 

3

9 August

Czech Republic

Brno

4

16 August

Austria

Red Bull Ring

 

23 August

  
 

30 August

  
 

6 September

  

5

13 September

San Marino

Misano

 

20 September

  

6

27 September

Aragon

Aragon (rescheduled)

7

4 October

Thailand

Buriram (rescheduled)

 

11 October

  

8

18 October

Japan

Motegi

 

25 October

  

9

1 November

Malaysia

Sepang

 

8 November

  

10

15 November

Americas

COTA (rescheduled)

11

22 November

Argentina

Termas de Rio Hondo (rescheduled)

12

29 November

Valencia

Ricardo Tormo (rescheduled)

November seen as cut-off for European races

 

6 December

 

 

 

13 December

 

Mid-December seen as cut-off for races outside Europe

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