The Japanese Grand Prix will stay on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2030, following a new five-year deal confirming that the event will continue at Mobility Resort Motegi, Honda’s iconic circuit. The official announcement was made today, securing one of the championship’s most historic and popular races for fans and teams worldwide.
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta emphasized Japan’s ongoing importance to MotoGP, calling Motegi a “point of reference on the calendar for its event organisation.” He praised Japanese fans as “incredibly knowledgeable,” and stated that the series is “very happy to confirm we’ll race with them until 2030”.
Tsuyoshi Saito, President of Honda Mobilityland Corporation, also highlighted the significance of the extension: “We are very pleased to announce that we will be hosting MotoGP Japan at Mobility Resort Motegi in and after 2026. We would like to express our sincere gratitude towards Mr. Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports and everyone who has been a great support in extending this hosting contract. We will continue to aim for further development of motorcycle sports and sustainable event management. As we make the most of the rich natural environment of Motegi, we will keep working to present Grand Prix that can be enjoyed by many more fans. In cooperation with local residents of Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures and the town of Motegi and various government agencies, we hope to offer even more attractive Grand Prix events than before”.
Motegi has hosted the Japanese GP since 2004 (after replacing Suzuka following a tragic incident in 2003), except for 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The venue is a favourite in the paddock and stands out for its organization and passionate fanbase: last year’s event reportedly saw 229,000 spectators over the race weekend.
The renewal further solidifies MotoGP’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to Japanese motorsports, fans, and the region’s economic and environmental sustainability initiatives. Fans can expect a full calendar announcement for 2026 soon, with the Japanese GP remaining a highlight of the championship’s “flyaway” rounds for at least another five years.
