Dorna Sports and FIM renew the MotoGP agreement until 2060
The FIM and Dorna Sports announce long-term renewal of their agreement, securing the rights to MotoGP⹠and all Dorna-run FIM World Championships.MotoGP⹠rights holder Dorna Sports and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) are delighted to announce an extension of their long-term agreement securing the promotion rights for all Dorna-run FIM World Championships until 2060. The continuation of this successful partnership guarantees unparalleled value, continuity, and opportunity for MotoGP⹠in a rapidly evolving global sporting landscape.
Dorna first secured the promotion rights of the FIM Grand Prix World Championship in 1992. Together, the partnership has expanded the success and popularity of the sport for fans around the world and continues to do so, with MotoGPâą enjoying an impressive trajectory of global growth over recent seasons.
Working in tandem with the teamsâ association (IRTA) and the manufacturers association (MSMA), the partnership between the FIM and Dorna underpins an enviable ecosystem within MotoGPâą, built on an unrivalled level of consensus that puts the sport first.
In addition to its successes in driving the global growth of MotoGPâą, the partnership has also expanded the popularity and reach of motorcycle racing around the world â from grassroots to the highest levels of professional competition. FIM World Championships considered under this agreement, including theMOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship since 2015, the FIM Enel MotoEâą World Championship since 2019, the FIM JuniorGPâą World Championship since 2019 and the FIM Womenâs Circuit Racing World Championship since 2023, can now look forward to many more years of success thanks to this extension.
Jorge Viegas, President of the FIM: âThis is an incredibly important moment and one that provides long term clarity and security regarding the pinnacle of motorcycle sport. This is not only important for all those directly involved in MotoGPâą, but also for the wider motorcycle racing community that reaps the benefits from the global status, value and presence of this leading series.
âThe ongoing and ever closer collaboration between the FIM, Dorna Sports and the other key stakeholders is something that has been built over many years, the trust and co-operation that now exists alongside this long-term agreement offer great foundations for the future development of MotoGPâą plus all the related championships. On behalf of the FIM, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for the work that Dorna Sports has done since 1992 and look forward with great confidence to combining our efforts to ensure the continued growth and success of MotoGPâą for many more years to come.â
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGPâą rights holder Dorna Sports: âWeâre very proud to announce this agreement with the FIM. It is fantastic news for the sport, and our fans around the world, that this partnership is guaranteed to continue. We have built something truly special and will continue to grow the sport even further, working together.
âBeing able to come to such a long-term agreement adds incredible value for MotoGP. In the sports and entertainment landscape of today, the level of consensus we enjoy in MotoGP is something weâre privileged to be part of, and it lays fantastic foundations for our sport to continue its trajectory of growth. We want to thank the FIM for their support and we look forward to making MotoGP even bigger and better than ever as we continue our partnership.â
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