MotoGP held at the Mugello Circuit in Tuscany, Italy, saw a significant development regarding races and events. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group announced that Mugello will remain a permanent venue for the races until at least 2031. This decision emphasized the importance of the circuit to MotoGP.
The Importance of Mugello to MotoGP
Mugello holds significance beyond merely being a Grand Prix venue. It is stated that the passion of Italian MotoGP fans and the history of the sport create a unique atmosphere on the track. It is stressed that this reminds us why every year is a special event. Carlos Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, pointed out that a venue creates an incomparable atmosphere for Italian fans' passion and the sport's history. Ezpeleta expressed that a venue reminds us why every year is a special event and that securing its place in the future of MotoGP is a matter of pride.
The Circuit's and Historical Significance
Mugello is considered one of the most famous and fastest circuits among those that have hosted the first motorcycle Grand Prix last year. The circuit attracted a total of 178,723 spectators at the end of the 2026 race weekend. Paolo Poli, Director and CEO of the Mugello Circuit, stated that the decision to hold the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix in Italy strengthens the partnership with Ferrari. He expressed that this arrangement provides a solid foundation for the circuit and ensures that the track is one of the most important events in the world by establishing it as a benchmark for international standards. The circuit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first motorcycle Grand Prix held in the Tuscan region in 1976. With this agreement, this history will continue, and a new chapter will open for Mugello, Tuscany, Italy, and MotoGP.
Circuit Features
The Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello has a unique character composed of slow and fast corners alongside long straights. It consists of five 2.45-kilometer turns, including left and right bends. The longest straight is 1,141 meters, offering an opportunity for MotoGP speed records every year. This year, Jorge Martin of Aprilia won the sprint by racing on the longest straight at 368.6 km/h, and Trackhouse-Aprilia-Ass Raul Fernandez also won the race. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) is noted as the winner of the Grand Prix.
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