Spain Motorcycle Grand Prix
Date | Country | Grand Prix | Venue |
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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 |
One of the most prominent and significant events in the MotoGP calendar s the Spain Grand Prix. Held in 1950, the Grand Prix changed locations several times, however, now is hosted by the Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto. The Grand event is lauded for entertaining its fans with thrilling and fascinating moments. One of these moments being the 2024 win of the driver Francesco Bagnaia. Some other notable riders who conquered the Spain Motorcycle Grand Prix are Valentino Rossi, 9 times winner of the Grand Prix and its namesake, Angel Nieto, who won the event 11 times
Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto
Circuit length | 4.428 km |
Number of Corners | 13 |
Lap record | 1:36.025, by Francesco Bagnaia in a Ducati (2024) |
First Grand Prix | 1987 |
Direction | Clockwise |
Capacity | 160,000 |
Located near Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucía, the Circuito De Jerez - Angel Nieto is a renowned racing track. The racing track is lauded for its electrifying twists and turns and challenging layout. Inaugurated in the year 1985, the circuit soon became a staple in the MotoGP calendar. The circuit is known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fans. These fans line its 160,000 bleachers during event days, cheering for their favorite driver.
History of the Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto
Inaugurated in the year 1985, the Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto is laced with rich history. Jerez de la Frontera has always been the city with a strong motorsport tradition and so it was decided that a state-of-the-art circuit would be created in the locality. Before the Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto, known initially as the Circuito de Jerez and Circuito de Velocidad Jerez, was constructed Jerez hosted races on its streets, races that featured notable racers like Ricardo Tormo and Angel Nieto. After hosting its first motorcycle event in 1986, the circuit became a prominent one, and in the following year, 1987, it hosted its first MotoGP Grand Prix. In 2018, the circuit was renamed Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto to honor a famous Spanish motorcycle racing legend, Angel Nieto.
Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto Topography
Nestled near Jerez de la Frontera, the Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto circuit is a renowned racing track with a unique topography. Stretching about 4.428 km long, the circuit features 13 turns, low, medium, and high-speed corners, and a mix of elevation changes. Its unique features serve as the ultimate test for the drivers and their vehicles. Over the years, the track has gone through several redesigns and modifications to enhance the racing experience and improve safety.
Cost of Spain Motorcycle Grand Prix
Grandstand/Tickets | Day | Price |
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General Admission/ Pelouse | 3-Day | $132 |
Grandstand Finish Line (Tribuna de Meta) | 3-Day | $214 |
Grandstand R9 | 3-Day | $173 |
Grandstand Q5 | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand C2 (Pecco Bagnaia Grandstand) | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand C3 | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand C4 | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand C5 | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand W4 | 3-Day | $214 |
Grandstand W7 | 3-Day | $204 |
Grandstand X1 | 3-Day | $225 |
Grandstand A10 | 3-Day | $225 |
Grandstand C1 (Marc Marquez Grandstand) | 3-Day | TBD |
Grandstand W6 | 3-Day | TBD |
VIP Panorama Village | 3-Day | $1640 |
VIP Lunge | 3-Day | TBD |
MotoGP 2025 Drivers and Sponsors
Team | Constructor | Motorcycle | Rider |
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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 |