The big news is that the 2020 MotoGP season will take place entirely in Europe. It has been announced that the last three rounds to be held in Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia will be canceled.
After the COVID-19 cancellations, a revised, Spain-heavy calendar with four overflight races was announced last month, which are provisionally drawn at the end of the season. When the US Grand Prix was abolished it became three, and Dorna confirmed today that these will not take place either.
Instead, a single, 14th race is expected to be added on November 22nd in Portimao, Portugal, with the season ending a week after its original date. It will be the first season since 1986 that no races have been held outside of Europe.
In a statement, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia Grands Prix this season and they will be missed very much on the 2020 calendar.
“The passion of the fans, who often travel across continents to enjoy MotoGP with us in Termas de Rio Hondo, Buriram and Sepang, is incredible as they create an incredible atmosphere and welcome for the sport.
“However, we are excited to add another European Grand Prix to the 2020 calendar and to announce our new agreement that will see MotoGP races in Thailand and Buriram until at least 2026.
“We are very much looking 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.”