In order to avoid clashing with Formula 1 (and Bernie Ecclestone) who recently decided to host their German GP race on July 7th, the 2013 MotoGP calendar has been revised and the Sachsenring round that was to be held on the same date, has now been moved to July 14th.
The Jerez de la Frontera circuit has also been officially confirmed for the following three seasons.
The Spanish circuit not only has received a contract extension, Dorna has also lowered their sanctioning fees from from 4.
5 million euros to 2.
7 million euros that will be paid by the Andalucian regional government.
“It’s with great pleasure that I can announce the extension of the Jerez Grand Prix for a further three years,” said Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
“It is one of the key stops on the MotoGP calendar with an atmosphere bar none that attracts huge crowds from near and afar.
It is also a popular venue with the riders, as the track’s nature makes it a great spectacle for some of the best racing in the world.
”Revised 2013 MotoGP Calendar:07 April – Qatar* Doha/Losail21 April – USA, Austin05 May – Spain, Jerez de la Frontera19 May – France, Le Mans02 June – Italy, Mugello16 June – Spain, Catalunya29 June – Netherlands**, Assen14 July – Germany, Sachsenring21 July – USA…, Laguna Seca18 August – USA, Indianapolis25 August – Czech Republic, Brno01 September – Great Britain, Silverstone15 September – Italy, Misano29 September – Spain, MotorLand Aragon13 October – Malaysia, Sepang20 October – Australia, Phillip Island27 October – Japan, Motegi10 November – Spain, Valencia* Evening Race** Saturday Race… Only MotoGP class