With rider transfers, a record-breaking 22 Grand Prix calendar and an intensified testing program for the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 classes, the Moto 2025 season promises to be one of the most exciting in the championship's history.
World champions celebrated at FIM Awards 2024
Last weekend in Palma de Mallorca, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) crowned the world champions of their disciplines, including Jorge Martin (MotoGP, main photo), Toprak Razgatlioglu (Superbike), and Toni Bou (TrialGP). 62 winners were awarded gold medals during the ceremony, 14 of whom rode motorcycles equipped with Akrapovič systems, itself an award winner.
This event brings 2024 to a close and paves the way for the 2025 season...
A 2025 MotoGP season of 22 Grands Prix (on paper)
MotoGP 2025 kicks off with a new feature: Thailand will host the first Grand Prix of the season, on March 2, at the Buriram circuit, replacing Qatar, which will finally be held on April 13, due to Ramadan.
Other notable additions include the return of the Argentine GP on March 16, as well as the Czech Republic Grand Prix at Brno (July 20) and the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park (August 24), subject to contracts and homologation. India and Kazakhstan, initially scheduled, are absent, but the Buddh circuit is designated as a reserve event. After facing a number of upheavals this season, the MotoGP organization seems ready to deal with any eventuality.
Following the European tour, the season will conclude with the overseas tour, with key stops in Japan (September 28), Australia (October 19) and Malaysia (October 26), before the grand finale in Valencia on November 16, for what promises to be an emotional return.thanks to its online and on-site #RacingForValencia auctions, MotoGP has raised over 1.5 million euros to help Valencia and the victims of flooding in southern Spain.
The complete MotoGP 2025 calendar :
1. Thailand, Buriram - March 2
2. Argentina, Termas de Rio Hondo - March 16
3. Americas, Austin - March 30
4. Qatar, Losail - April 13
5. Spain, Jerez - April 27
6. France, Le Mans - May 11
7. Great Britain, Silverstone - May 25
8. Aragon, Motorland - June 8
9. Italy, Mugello - June 22
10. Netherlands, Assen - June 29
11. Germany, Sachsenring - July 13
12. Czech Republic, Brno - July 20
13. Austria, Spielberg - August 17
14. Hungary, Balaton Park - August 24
15. Catalonia, Barcelona - September 7
16. San Marino, Misano - September 14
17. Japan, Motegi - September 28
18. Indonesia, Mandalika - October 5
19. Australia, Phillip Island - October 19
20. Malaysia, Sepang - October 26
21. Portugal, Algarve - November 9
22. Valencia, Spain - November 16
Just announced, Brazil will join the calendar in 2026.
An ambitious test program
Particularly for Quartararo and his Monster Energy Yamaha team, the testing phases represent a crucial challenge.
The 2025 MotoGP season comes with an intensified testing program, aimed at offering teams crucial opportunities to fine-tune their machines.
Pre-season tests :
- Shakedown at Sepang (January 31 - February 2),
- Official tests at Sepang (February 5-7) and Buriram (February 12-13),
- Night tests in Losail, Qatar (February 29 - March 2), just before the start of the season.
In-season tests:
Three additional sessions will take place after European Grands Prix:
- Jerez (April 28) after the Spanish GP,
- Aragon (June 9), replacing Mugello,
- Misano (September 15) after the San Marino GP.
Moto2 and Moto3 winter tests:
The lower categories are obviously involved in these days, which should enable the teams to optimize their set-ups under real racing conditions.
- Moto3 in Portimão (February 10-11) and Moto2 (February 12-13),
- Joint test in Jerez (February 18-20).
With 22 Grands Prix, back-to-back events and major strategic adjustments, the 2025 MotoGP season promises to be a real challenge, both physically and technically, for riders and teams alike. While the initial foundations have been laid, there are still plenty of surprises in store, with KTM's situation embodying the "perfect" unknown...