2025 MotoGP World Championship
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The 2025 FIM MotoGP World Championship will be the premier class of the 77th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Road Racing World Championship season, the highest level of competition in motorcycle road racing.
Teams and riders
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All teams will use series-specified Michelin tyres.[25]
Team changes
- Red Bull GasGas Tech3 will revert to the Tech3 KTM name and will use factory spec bikes.[17]
- Prima Pramac Racing will switch from Ducati to Yamaha on a seven-year deal.[26]
- Repsol will end their collaboration with Honda Racing Corporation after 30 years.[27]
Rider changes
- Fermín Aldeguer signed a Ducati factory contract in March 2024, and was confirmed to be racing for Gresini Racing on 28 August 2024 replacing the factory Ducati bound Marc Márquez.[28]
- Aleix Espargaró announced his retirement from racing at the 2024 Catalan Grand Prix.[29]
- Pedro Acosta will move to the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, replacing Jack Miller.[30]
- Marc Márquez and Jorge Martín were linked with the Lenovo Ducati factory squad all throughout the first half of the season as the top performing Ducatis. In Barcelona and Mugello, it was set to be confirmed that Jorge Martin would replace Bastianini, but after the Italian Grand Prix weekend, it was reported that Marquez was chosen to replace Bastianini. During the Mugello Test, Jorge Martín announced that he would be joining Aprilia Racing, replacing the retiring Aleix Espargaró.[2] 2 days later, Ducati announced that Marc Márquez would join their factory team alongside Francesco Bagnaia.[6]
- KTM announced Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales would join their Tech3 team, replacing Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernández.[17]
- Aprilia Racing announced that Marco Bezzecchi would join alongside Jorge Martín, replacing Maverick Viñales.[1]
- Prima Pramac Racing will switch to Yamaha bikes and have signed Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller who will make his return to the team after his first stint for them between 2018 and 2020.[24][23]
Rule changes
List of Grands Prix
The following Grands Prix are provisionally scheduled to take place in 2025:[31]
The following Grand Prix will act as a reserve for 2025:
| Grand Prix | Circuit | Ref. |
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 Indian motorcycle Grand Prix
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Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida | [50] |
References
- ^ a b "Simply the Bez. Marco Bezzecchi with Aprilia Racing from 2025". aprilia.com. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Jorge Martín Almoguera will be an Aprilia Racing rider from 2025 with a multi-year contract". aprilia.com. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Trackhouse Racing retains Raul Fernandez for 2025 and 2026". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Trackhouse Racing sign Ai Ogura for 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Writing a Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal for Another Two Seasons". Ducati. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Marc Márquez to Join Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Team Until 2026". ducati.com. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team to become Ducati factory supported team from 2025". MotoGP.com. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Fabio Di Giannantonio and Pertamina Enduro VR46 begin new chapter together". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Franco Morbidelli to join Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in 2025". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Aldeguer to join Gresini Racing MotoGP in 2025". MotoGP.com. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Alex Marquez confirmed at Gresini Racing MotoGP from 2025". MotoGP.com. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "LCR Honda Castrol confirm Zarco signature for 2024". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Thailand's Somkiat Chantra joins IDEMITSU Honda LCR in 2025". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Honda Racing Corporation and Repsol to end collaboration after 2024". 8 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "HRC sign Luca Marini". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Joan Mir and HRC agree new two-year MotoGP deal". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 26 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bastianini & Viñales to bring fierce MotoGP speed as Tech3 pivot to Red Bull KTM orange for 2025". www.ktm.com -US. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Binder ties long-term MotoGP future to Red Bull KTM". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Pedro Acosta to continue Red Bull KTM story with fresh MotoGP contract". www.ktm.com. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Fabio Quartararo extends contract with Yamaha for 2025–2026". 3 April 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Yamaha Sign Ãlex Rins for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP Season as Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider | Yamaha Racing". www.yamaha-racing.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. sign Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with Prima Pramac Racing". www.yamahamotogp.com (in Italian). Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Jack Miller joins Prima Pramac Yamaha Factory Team for 2025". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Yamaha sign Miguel Oliveira as factory MotoGP Rider". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Michelin confirmed as MotoGP tyre supplier until 2026". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. sign Multi-Year Partnership Agreement with Prima Pramac Racing". yamahamotogp.com. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Honda Racing Corporation and Repsol to end collaboration after 2024". 8 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Ducati Corse Announces Two-Season MotoGP Agreement with Fermín Aldeguer". Ducati. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "#GrazieCapitano: Aleix Espargaro announces retirement in Barcelona". MotoGP.com. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Pedro Acosta to continue Red Bull KTM story with fresh MotoGP contract". www.ktm.com. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "2025 MotoGP™ calendar revealed". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Thai GP at Buriram set to open 2025 MotoGP season". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Argentina confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until 2025". MotoGP.com. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP to race at Losail International Circuit until 2031". MotoGP.com. 7 March 2019.
- ^ "Dorna Sports signs two-year MotoGP extension with Jerez". BlackbookMotorsport.com. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "French GP held at Le Mans until 2026". MotoGP.com. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP Will Kick Off Silverstone's Trifecta of Major Events in 2025". Silverstone. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Aragon to host MotoGP until 2026". MotoGP.com. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Brembo to title sponsor Italian Grand Prix in 2024 and 2025". MotoGP.com. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP to race at Assen until 2031". MotoGP.com. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "📢Breaking 📢 Provisional 2025 #GermanGP🇩🇪 dates announced: free up your agenda for 11th–13th of July 🗓️". X.com. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP back at Brno from 2025 to 2029 inclusive". MotoGP.com. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP to race at the Red Bull Ring until 2030". MotoGP.com. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Balaton Park in Hungary to be included on 2025 MotoGP calendar". MotoGP.com. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host MotoGP until 2026". MotoGP.com. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "MotoGP a Misano fino al 2026: firmato il contratto". MotoGP.com (in Italian). 26 May 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Phillip Island secures 10-year MotoGP extension". Reuters.com. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Grand Prix of Portugal confirmed for 2025 and 2026". The Official Home of MotoGP. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Valencia renews agreement with MotoGP until 2026". MotoGP.com. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Indian Grand Prix to return in 2026". MotoGP.com. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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