The 2023 MotoGP season opens on the final weekend of March, with the Portuguese Grand Prix stepping in to replace the Qatar race as the curtain-raiser for the championship. As a result, Lusail will not host the season opener for the first time since 2006, and the Algarve circuit will take center stage to begin the campaign while Lusail moves to the second-to-last round of the calendar.
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The 2023 calendar features 21 Grands Prix, a record in the world of motorcycle racing. The season introduces Kazakhstan and India as new venues. A notable shift in the Iberian rotation means the circuits on the peninsula will alternate differently from this year onward, no longer aligning with the five traditional stops. The plan anticipates Aragón hosting events in Portugal, Jerez, Montmeló, and Cheste, with MotorLand Aragón expected to return in 2024 and other changes possible as the year unfolds. These adjustments reflect the evolving landscape of top level motorcycle racing and the ongoing efforts to balance historic venues with fresh routes for fans and competitors alike. [Source: MotoGP]
Prominent riders are expected to contend for the MotoGP title in 2023, with several races worth watching across the schedule. The season promises a mix of traditional powerhouses and emerging talents, each aiming to make a mark on a calendar known for its intensity and drama. Observers anticipate key showdowns across the year, including sprint style formats and multi day events that test both consistency and outright speed. [Source: MotoGP]
Two additional grands prix were slated for 2023 but were ultimately removed from the calendar: the Finnish Grand Prix and the Hungarian Grand Prix. The absence of the Finnish round is attributed to economic concerns and ongoing uncertainties related to the war in Ukraine, while the Hungarian round was delayed because of construction issues at the Debrecen National Runway. This reshaping of the schedule underscores how financial, geopolitical, and logistical factors influence the global calendar for motorcycle racing fans and teams alike. [Source: MotoGP]
A further innovation for 2023 is the introduction of a revised speed race format that will be staged in the MotoGP category on Saturdays after the qualifying sessions, signaling a shift in race weekend dynamics. This change aims to boost Saturday action, provide additional opportunities for teams to showcase speed, and offer spectators a new rhythm to the event days. [Source: MotoGP]
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Portuguese GP Autodromo Internacional do Algarve: 24 26 March 15 00
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Argentine Republic GP Termas de Río Hondo Circuit: 31 March 2 April 19 00
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American GP America Circuit: April 14 16 21 00
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Spanish GP Jerez Ángel Nieto Circuit: 28 30 April 15 00
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French GP Bugatti Le Mans Autodrome: 12 14 May 14 00
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Italian GP Mugello Autodrome: 9 11 June 14 00
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German GP Sachsenring Circuit: 16 18 June 14 00
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Dutch GP TT Circuit Assen: 23 25 June 14 00
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Kazakhstan GP Sokol International Autodrome: 7 9 July 10 00
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British GP Silverstone Circuit: 4 6 August 14 00
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Austrian GP Red Bull Ring Spielberg: 18 20 August 14 00
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Catalonia GP Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya: 1 3 September 14 00
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San Marino GP Misano Marco Simoncelli Circuit: 8 10 September 14 00
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Indian GP Buddh International Circuit: September 22 24 10 30
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Japanese GP Twin Ring Motegi: 29 September 1 October 07 00
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Indonesian GP Mandalika International City Circuit: October 13 15 08 00
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Australian GP Phillip Island: October 20 22 05 00
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Thai GP Chang International Circuit: 27 29 October 08 00
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Malaysian GP Sepang International Circuit: 12 14 November 07 00
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Qatar GP Lusail International Circuit: 17 19 November 18 00
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Valencia GP Valencia Community Circuit Ricardo Tormo: 24 26 November 14 00