MotoGP Locks In Long-Term Futures for Mugello and Portimao

Mugello secured through 2031

MotoGP has extended its agreement with Italy's Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello through the end of the 2031 season, locking in one of the sport's most storied venues for years to come.

The timing carries some symbolism. Mugello marked 50 years since hosting its first motorcycle Grand Prix back in 2025, and the 2026 Italian GP drew a record 178,723 spectators over the race weekend, underlining just how central the circuit remains to the sport's fanbase.

MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta made clear why the venue got the long-term commitment: "Mugello is much more than a Grand Prix venue. It is one of the spiritual homes of MotoGP, where the passion of the Italian fans and the history of our sport create an atmosphere unlike any other. We are proud to secure its place in MotoGP's future."

Portimao extended through 2029

Alongside the Mugello news, MotoGP also confirmed a new deal to keep racing at Portugal's Algarve International Circuit, known as Portimao, through 2029. The track has hosted MotoGP since 2020, when it marked the sport's return to Portugal after an eight-year gap from the calendar.

Portimao has built its own reputation quickly. The 2025 Portuguese Grand Prix set a new attendance record of more than 166,000 fans, a sign of the circuit's growing pull. Ezpeleta credited the track's character for that popularity, saying its "demanding layout has produced some unforgettable racing and quickly made it a favourite among riders and fans alike."

Two venues, one message

Taken together, the two announcements give MotoGP a stretch of calendar certainty in southern Europe, pairing a historic circuit celebrating half a century on the calendar with a newer venue that has already established itself as a fan favorite in just a few years on the schedule.