MotoGP Historic Agreement Sealed Until 2031
Lucio Cecchinello, president of IRTA, announced a landmark agreement between Dorna Sports and the six independent MotoGP satellite teams. This pact, covering 2027 to 2031, promises to reshape the championship's landscape.
Key Highlights of the Agreement
- The contract guarantees the stability of the MotoGP championship up to 2031.
- It effectively removes the division between factory teams and satellite teams.
- The agreement ensures the continuation of the current six independent teams.
- Rights and responsibilities of these teams will be adjusted to conform with the upcoming 850cc engine regulations set for 2027.
Lucio Cecchinello’s Statement
"All the details of the new contracts between Dorna and the independent teams have been finalized. The teams have formally given their agreement and accepted all the details. I am very proud that all the teams have decided to continue and that we have reached an agreement with Dorna. The rest is now just a legal formality."
Cecchinello emphasized that this deal ushers in a new era for independent MotoGP teams, ending months of negotiations about the sport’s economic model post-2026.
Significance for MotoGP’s Future
This agreement marks a historic shift in MotoGP’s structure, establishing a more unified and stable championship environment that will endure through the next major technical update and beyond.
Author’s Summary
The new long-term contract between Dorna and satellite teams promises a unified and stable MotoGP championship, securing a fresh era for independent teams through 2031.