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How MotoGP’s calendar is built: an almost impossible puzzle
Between circuits, global logistics and commercial interests, lining up a MotoGP season is a race against time.
7 October 2026 1 min read 1 views
Behind every MotoGP calendar lies a complex job built on compromises between promoters, circuits, broadcasters and teams. Races must be selected while considering weather, travel between continents and track availability, leaving very little room to manoeuvre.
For the championship, the challenge is to balance show value and sustainability without losing key markets. Even a minor change can undo weeks of planning, which is why the MotoGP schedule is one of the most delicate documents of the entire season.