MotoGP Could be Returning to Brazil in 2021
MotoGP has announced that they have recently signed a preliminary agreement to add a Rio de Janeiro-based Brazilian Grand Prix to its schedule from 2021 onwards.
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This will undoubtedly be extremely exciting news for the South American motorsport fans, as they are well known to be some of the most passionate in the world. A track is also in the works to replace the original Jacarepaguá track as well, which used to host MotoGP from 1995 to 2004.
Held in one of the most famous and vibrant cities of America, the potential circuit at the bustling metropolis of Rio de Janeiro can only spell one thing - awesome.
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“People from Rio have always received MotoGP events with great enthusiasm. We are pleased with Dorna’s serious interest in going back to Brazil and their trust in promoting the race at the racetrack we hope will be built in the city. Rio de Janeiro has a vocation to receive major motorsports events, with the same level of expertise shown with major sport and cultural events held in the city,” commented JR Pereira, COO, Rio Motorsports.
“We would be thrilled to see MotoGP return to Brazil and this memorandum of understanding is fantastic news for the Championship and South American fans,” says Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports. “We have a truly global sport, paddock and grid and to add another country to our calendar – especially one such as Brazil – is always something to aspire to. It would be a pleasure for MotoGP to race in a country and continent known for its passion and incredible atmosphere.”
The official press release states that the Brazilian GP could return as early as 2021, bringing the world’s fastest motorcycle racing championship back to the zealous country.
Currently, the F1 race in Interlagos is Brazil’s main international motorsport event, but if the MotoGP deal really comes through, things are about to get much more thrilling.