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MotoGP, why building the calendar is an impossible mission
Contracts, logistics, weather and television: every Grand Prix depends on a complex series of arrangements.
7 October 2026 1 min read 1 views
The MotoGP calendar is built around a highly delicate balance. Dorna must coordinate agreements with circuits and local authorities, television requirements, team availability and the transport of people and equipment between continents.
Weather, holidays, competing events and logistical limits make the task even harder. Every change can affect costs, safety and paddock rest periods, which is why the final version requires months of negotiations and many compromises.