German Grand Prix to stay on MotoGP calendar until 2031

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FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - German Grand Prix - Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany - July 13, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Teams Marc Marquez, BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGPs Alex Marquez and Aprilia Racings Marco Bezzecchi in action with riders during the race REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

The German Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 after a new five-year contract was signed to continue holding races at the iconic Sachsenring, rights holder Dorna Sports said on Tuesday.

The new deal will see MotoGP celebrate the Sachsenrings 100th anniversary in 2027 as motorcycle racings premier class capitalises on the growing interest in the sport, which had over 250,000 fans attend the Grand Prix over the weekend.

Saxony is motor racing country... The new record attendance at the weekend showed once again how much we love motor racing in Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony, said in a statement.

Ducatis Marc Marquez won the German Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his world championship lead to 83 points, proving once again why he is known as the King of Sachsenring after claiming his ninth MotoGP victory at the circuit. REUTERS