Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix
| Date | Country | Grand Prix | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th February – 2nd March | Thailand | Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix | Chang International Circuit |
| 14th – 16th March | Argentina | Argentina Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Termas De Rio Hondo |
| 28th – 30th March | USA | Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas |
| 11th – 13th April | Qatar | Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit |
| 25th – 27th April | Spain | Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto |
| 9th – 11th May | France | French Motorcycle Grand Prix | Bugatti Circuit, LE Mans |
| 23rd – 25th May | United Kingdom | British Motorcycle Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit |
| 6th – 8th June | Aragon | Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix | Motorland Aragon, Alcaniz |
| 20th – 22nd June | Italy | Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello |
| 27th – 29th June | Netherlands | Dutch TT | TT Circuit Assen |
| 11th – 13th July | Germany | German Motorcycle Grand Prix | Sachsenring |
| 18th – 20th July | Czechia | Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Automotodrom Brno |
| 15th – 17th August | Austria | Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring - Spielberg |
| 22nd – 24th August | Hungary | Hungarian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Balaton Park |
| 5th – 7th September | Catalonia | Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| 12th – 14th September | San Marino | San Marino and the Rimini Riviera Motorcycle Grand Prix | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli |
| 26th – 28th September | Japan | Japanese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Mobility Resort Motegi |
| 3rd – 5th October | Indonesia | Indonesian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Pertamina Mandalika Circuit |
| 17th – 19th October | Australia | Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Philip Island Grand Prix Circuit |
| 24th – 26th October | Malaysia | Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Petronas Sepang International Circuit |
| 7th – 9th November | Portugal | Portuguese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve |
| 14th – 16th November | Valencia | Valencian Community Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit Ricardo Tormo |
The most prominent event in the MotoGP calendar, hosted at the historic Brno Circuit, is the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix. The race was held for the first time in 1965. At that time the Grand Prix was regarded as the Czechoslovak Motorcycle Grand Prix. After its debut, the race became a prominent and significant fixture in the world of motor racing. The Grand Prix saw several glorious victories among which are the victories of riders Max Biaggi, Giacomo Agostini, and Valentino Rossi. Each rider holds the record for 7 Czechoslovak motorcycle Grand Prix wins. Due to the pandemic and financial difficulty, the Grand Prix did not occur from 2021 to 2024, however, it is returning to the 2025 season of MotoGP and is scheduled for the weekend of July 18th to 20th.
Automotodrom Brno Circuit
| Circuit length | 5.403 km |
| Number of Corners | 14 |
| Lap record | 1:36.065, set by Ingo Gerstl in a Toro Rosso (2017) |
| First Grand Prix | 1987 |
| Direction | Clockwise |
| Capacity | 120,000 |
The Automotodrom Brno Circuit also regarded as the Masaryk Circuit, and the Bruno Circuit is a glorious racetrack, renowned for its challenging layout. The racetrack is located near Brno in the Czech Republic and was established in 1930. When it was first constructed the circuit was referred to as the Masaryk Circuit, to honor the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Over the years, the circuit went through several reconstructions and remuddling and came to be known as the Automotodrom Brno Circuit.
History of Automotodrom Brno Circuit
Inaugurated in 1930 under the name Masaryk Circuit, the circuit held its first race, the Masaryk Grand Prix which not only helped attract international competitors but also gained immense fame in European motorsports. Originally the circuit was a public road course, featuring a length of 29.1 km and winding through forests and villages. In the mid-1980s, to accommodate high-speed racing, the circuit was reconstructed and the modern Automotodrom Brno Circuit, a 5.403 km permanent road course, was inaugurated in 1987. Ever since the inauguration of the modern circuit, several notable championships including MotoGP, World Superbike, and several other motor racing events, held races there.
Automotodrom Brno Circuit Topography
Nestled near Bruno, the Automotodrom Brno Circuit is a challenging track known for its dynamic topography. Stretching to 5.403 km, the circuit features 14 corners, 6 left, and 8 right, that test the skill and speed of the riders. The track also features significant elevation changes with a maximum ascent of over 917 meters and a maximum descent of over 410 meters, adding to the complexity of the track. The track is not only for its challenging track but also for its scenic surroundings consisting of hills and forests.
Cost of the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix
| Grandstand/Tickets | Day | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (General Admission) | 3-Day | $132 |
| Gold (General Admission) | 3-Day | $152 |
| Grandstand T1 | 3-Day | $255 |
| Grandstand T2 | 3-Day | $224 |
| Grandstand T4 | 3-Day | $224 |
| Grandstand T1 VIP | 3-Day | $1533 |
| Grandstand T3 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand T5 | 3-Day | TBD |
| Grandstand T6 | 3-Day | TBD |
MotoGP 2025 Drivers and Sponsors
| Team | Constructor | Motorcycle | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Racing | Aprilia | RS-GP25 | Marco Bezzecchi |
| Jorge Martín | |||
| Trackhouse MotoGP Team | Raúl Fernández | ||
| Ai Ogura | |||
| Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | Desmosedici GP25 | Francesco Bagnaia |
| Marc Márquez | |||
| Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ||
| Desmosedici GP24 | Franco Morbidelli | ||
| Gresini Racing MotoGP | Fermín Aldeguer | ||
| Álex Márquez | |||
| Castrol Honda LCR Idemitsu Honda LCR |
Honda | RC213V | Johann Zarco |
| Somkiat Chantra | |||
| Honda HRC | Luca Marini | ||
| Joan Mir | |||
| Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | RC16 | Brad Binder |
| Pedro Acosta | |||
| Red Bull KTM Tech3 | Maverick Viñales | ||
| Enea Bastianini | |||
| Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 | Fabio Quartararo |
| Álex Rins | |||
| Prima Pramac Yamaha | Jack Miller | ||
| Miguel Oliveira |