Now official: 2027 MotoGP calendar without the Hungarian Grand Prix

Just a few hours after the news that the season finale would once again take place in Valencia in 2027, the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (formerly Dorna) announced on 22 September that the MotoGP World Championship would not be visiting Hungary next year.

“The MotoGP Group can confirm that the Hungarian Grand Prix will not feature on the 2027 calendar. However, Hungary remains an important venue for the championship, and the MotoGP Group is committed to exploring further options for a return in collaboration with the relevant authorities,” read an official statement on Tuesday evening.

The news came as no surprise. SPEEDWEEK.com had already reported on several occasions that the 2027 Hungarian Grand Prix would in all likelihood no longer feature on the calendar. After two Grands Prix at the new Balaton Park Circuit, it became clear this year that the venue did not meet MotoGP’s marketing requirements. Too small, not glamorous enough and, the decisive factor – too few spectators. The 80,000 or so fans who watched the Hungarian Grand Prix live over three days last June do not fit with the long-term vision for the Motorcycle World Championship under Liberty Media. That is why the contract with the Balaton Park Circuit was not renewed.

In July, Carlos Ezpeleta confirmed to SPEEDWEEK.com that there was a fundamental interest in the Hungarian Grand Prix and, in particular, in Budapest as a venue. “We are in contact with the organisers and, looking to the longer term, we see more potential at the Hungaroring for hosting the Hungarian Grand Prix.”

However, a swift move from Lake Balaton to the capital is not possible. The switch to the Hungaroring is being held up by the lack of MotoGP homologation. The necessary investment, running into the high double-digit millions, has not been approved by the state for the circuit’s own operation. A return of MotoGP – the last time the GP heroes raced in front of fans in Budapest was in 1992 – would require not only a great deal of money but also a great deal of time – time that the MotoGP management does not have with 2027 on the horizon.

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“In our discussions with the government, we are trying to understand what the timetable is for adapting the Hungaroring. As things stand, however, it looks like a very big challenge, as we are already on the verge of finalising the 2027 calendar,” said Carlos Ezpeleta in July this year. “As I said, we are interested, but the situation means we have to think about the Hungarian GP more in the longer term. It’s likely to be very difficult for 2027.”

This has now been followed by the definitive cancellation of the Hungarian Grand Prix. On 25 September – this coming Friday – the full 2027 MotoGP calendar will be published.