        Infront Moto Racing has issued a press release to announce a significant change to the FIM MX World Championship calendar, with the series now set to visit Turkey for two races, which will take place on the hard track of Afyon, roughly 300 km south-west of capital Ankara. Afyonkarahisar is quite a new facility on the MXGP calendar, having hosted just two rounds, in 2018 and 2019, both won by Jeffrey Herlings (KTM). Two races three days apart  This year&rsquo;s Turkish GP will stage the first double-header event of 2021, an event organised under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish MXGP will run, as planned on 4-5 September, while the second race will be known as the Afyon GP, to be held mid-way through the following week, on 7-8 September. The second event will essentially replace the Swedish GP that has already been postponed to 2022. As well as the MXGP and MX2 championships, the Turkish double-header will also see the participation of riders in the women&rsquo;s MX World Championship, the EMXOpen and EMX2t. Translated by Heather Watson MXGP: Kawasaki announces the end of its relationship with ESCA       

With the Swedish GP having been cancelled from the 2021 calendar, the organisers of the FIM MX World Championship, Infront Motorsport, doubles up its Turkish dates

MXGP: Infront Motorsport announces a double-header event in Turkey

        The MotoGP world championship calendar continues to undergo changes. Following the cancellation of the Australian GP and the subsequent decision to race in Portugal, Dorna, the FIM and IRTA now communicate another schedule change. The Thai GP, which should have run from 15 to 17 October, has been cancelled due to the current pandemic. A difficult but sensible decision  It&rsquo;s not an easy time for the world championship and Dorna, forced to continuously adapt the MotoGP calendar due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as was the case in 2020 too. &nbsp;Although the decision was perhaps predictable considering the current situation, it has looked as if the Asian rounds might be feasible. And yet the news broke this morning and Thailand, like Australia, is dropped from the 2021 calendar. &ldquo;A tough decision &ndash; reads the Dorna press note - A replacement event is currently under consideration and any updates regarding a possible substitute will be published as soon as available&rdquo;. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP: &ldquo;Yellow Park&rdquo; dedicated to Valentino Rossi to open in Tavullia       

Dorna, the FIM and IRTA have confirmed the difficult decision, taken due to Covid-19: &ldquo;A replacement event is under consideration&rdquo;

MotoGP: Thailand GP cancelled, Dorna seeks a replacement

        The 2021 MotoGP calendar undergoes another change and, as announced by Dorna on Tuesday morning, the Australia GP has now been cancelled. The Phillip Island round, originally scheduled for 22-24 October, has been called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing travel restrictions. Sepang straight after Thailand  In light of this change, the Malaysia GP has been moved up a week and will run over what would have been the Australian race weekend. And this isn&rsquo;t the only change as, after racing at Portimao on 18 April, the three world championships will return to Portugal for the Algarve GP on 5-7 November, which thus becomes the penultimate round before the Valencia grand finale. &ldquo;Paul Little AO, Australian Grand Prix Chairman comments: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re terribly disappointed that for a second consecutive year, MotoGP fans won&rsquo;t see the world&rsquo;s best riders compete at the wonderful Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, including Australians Jack Miller in the MotoGP class, and Remy Gardner, who is currently leading the Moto2 world championship. We&rsquo;re also disappointed for our staff, suppliers and partners, as well as the Phillip Island community and associated tourism industry that relies on the economic boost which comes with staging the event". The updated calendar   Translated by Heather Watson Tardozzi: &ldquo;Vinales? I hope he continues to race in MotoGP&rdquo;       

The Australian GP is called off and championship organisers opt for a second round at the magnificent Portimao circuit. Here, the updated calendar

MotoGP: Australia cancelled, the Algarve GP is a go

The 2021 MotoGP calendar is undergoing some big changes. It has just been confirmed that the Grand Prix of the Americas is back on, and will take place at Austin on 1-3 October. This means that certain races will be pushed back, while one is cancelled altogether. Here&rsquo;s the latest.  Austin is back   As the riders prepare for round nine, taking place this weekend at Assen, changes to the 2021 calendar have been announced. FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports confirm a new date for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas at Austin, in Texas. The event, which usually takes place in early April, so at the start of the season, had previously been postponed. But it is now back on, and will run on 1-3 October. This will mean that the OR Grand Prix of Thailand is put back one week, and will take place on 15-17 October.  Bye Japan!   But in addition to this good news, there is also the bad. Fans of the Japanese tracks will need to face the fact that once again there will be no Japan GP this year. &ldquo;The current Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent travel complications and logistical restrictions mean that the event cannot be confirmed right now and so will not appear on the 2021 calendar&rdquo; the press note reads.  The new calendar     Translated by Heather Watson  MotoGP: Garrett Gerloff to replace Franco Morbidelli at Assen 

Dorna has announced further changes to the 2021 MotoGP calendar. Austin is back on, pushing back Thailand, while the Japan GP is postponed to 2022

MotoGP, 2021 calendar update: Texas in, Japan out

The 2021 SBK calendar may still undergo further changes because, as we know, the global pandemic and related travel restrictions are in continuous evolution. The next round of the season will take place at Donington Park &ndash; a fantastic track &ndash; although getting to the UK already means navigating significant red tape.  As for Argentina though, the &lsquo;costs&rsquo; column may ultimately put paid to the autumn round. The South American country is still in the thick of the emergency and to make such a long and complex trip represents a real challenge.  In the hope we&rsquo;re wrong, we fear the production-derived bikes won&rsquo;t visit San Juan de Villicum, for the second consecutive year. If this is the case, it will be a real pity, seeing as the location and track are just wonderful, and the fans as passionate as any.  Everyone back to Razga&rsquo;s   But Dorna &amp; partners are working to find a suitable alternative. Considering location, circuit selectivity, strategic positioning and local representatives, Istanbul has emerged, or rather re-emerged, having already hosted the Superbikes in the past.  The facility has even hosted the world championship and Formula 1 - several times - so it&rsquo;s more than up to the task. And it&rsquo;s home to the Turkish riders, not least Toprak Razgatlioglu. If they were to race there, Kenan Sofuoglu would surely be happy, as his last win in front of a home crowd gave new meaning to the word celebration.  Translated by Heather Watson  Rea: &ldquo;MotoGP is a business, but never say never&rdquo; 

The 2021 schedule is still subject to change &ndash; the San Juan de Villicum round may be cancelled, while a return to Istanbul remains a possibility

WorldSBK calendar: Argentina at risk, Turkey at the ready

        Unfortunately, our eyes and ears didn't deceive us and it is now confirmed that there will be no Phillip Island for the Superbikes in 2021. Due to the current situation, the Australian event will not take place but luckily, Dorna and the staff at the Australian circuit hope to be able to organise the iconic event for next year. In the meantime, the Superbikes will visit a new track over the next five years, namely Most, a circuit located in the Czech Republic. This year's round is set to take place during the first week of August, with all four classes competing, so Superbike, Supersport, Supersport 300 and the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup. Scheduled to run over the weekend of 6-8 August, the riders and teams will be able to enjoy the experience of racing at what was a classic 90s European championship track, nestled in a beautiful natural setting. Gregorio Lavilla expressed his enthusiasm and looks forward to the event: "We welcome Autodrom Most &ndash; comments the Executive Director of Dorna &ndash; which will be part of the calendar for five consecutive years. This is an opportunity for Czech riders and fans. As for Australia, the parties involved have decided that it was best to shift the round to 2022, when it will open the championship". The updated 2021 SBK calendar   Translated by Heather Watson WorldSBK, Laverty and RC Squadra Corse see the light: first test in May       

The production-derived series will return to the Czech Republic, with all four classes set to race at a new track for the championship. The Australian round is postponed until 2022

WorldSBK, 2021 calendar: Most is in, Phillip Island is out

We expected the news to break next week but instead it has been confirmed today. We&rsquo;re talking about the latest provisional Superbike calendar, which is gradually taking shape ahead of the 2021 season.  Starting with a bang   The latest news regards the start of the season, which brings two consecutive Superbike and Supersport rounds. Immediately after the Aragon opener, confirmed for the weekend of 23 May, comes the newly-added Estoril round (set to run over the same weekend as the Mugello MotoGP), which returns to the calendar following lengthy negotiations with Dorna.  Portugal will therefore host two championship rounds this season, while the Phillip Island event remains an unknown. The Czech track of Most remains a possible substitute circuit, while Mandalika is still being built and awaits homologations. The coming weeks will no doubt bring new plot twists in what is turning into something of a thriller.  The 2021 calendar     Translated by Heather Watson  WorldSBK, Batta: &ldquo;My passion for bikes is my lifeblood&rdquo; 

After lengthy negotiations, the Portuguese track returns to the calendar and will host the Superbikes and Supersports over the same weekend as the Mugello MotoGP. Phillip Island remains a mystery

WorldSBK, the calendar: to start with an Aragon-Estoril doubleheader

The MX world championship calendar has undergone further updates. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, FIM and Infront have decided to delay the first round of the season to 13 June, the racing set to take place in Orlyonok, Russia. So the Dutch round of Oss, originally scheduled for 23 May, is now postponed until 18 July.  New entry   The English Matterley Basin track returns to the calender, on 27 June, and will be followed by the highly anticipated 4 July event in Maggiora, an MXGP classic. July will also see action in Kegums and Loket, as well as the aforementioned Oss.  August will be another intense month, with MXGP rounds in Belgium, Sweden and Finland, followed by the Turkish event on 5 September.  There is much anticipation for another new event, or rather the Sardinian GP, set to take place in Riola Sardo. The French track at which the 10 October event will be held is still to be confirmed, while on 31 October it&rsquo;s back to Italy, for the Trentino GP in Pietramurata.  The season will close on 5 December in Bali, Indonesia, but we should expect further changes if the Covid-19 pandemic fails to abate.  The Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations will take place as scheduled in Mantova on 26 September.  The updated calendar     Translated by Heather Watson  MX tragedy: Alberto &ldquo;Wey&rdquo; Zapata dies &nbsp;  &nbsp; 

Covid-19 has again shaken up the MX world championship calendar, which now features Riola Sardo and confirms the Nations Trophy in Mantova

MXGP, more schedule changes: Matterley Basin back on the calendar

        As anticipated here, the Superbike calendar is still to be finalised. The Assen round, originally scheduled to take place over the weekend of 25 April, has now been officially postponed until the end of the July, or rather the weekend of 25. A logical decision, which is the result of a ban on large-scale events with the public being imposed by the Dutch authorities. Estoril the season-opener (?)  In light of this update, the first round of the 2021 season is now looking to be Estoril, over the weekend of 9 May, but this too remains in doubt. The critical coronavirus situation, which also affects Portugal of course, is a given, and so there is a chance that the championship may head directly to Aragon, originally scheduled as the round three host. The new (provisional) 2021 SBK calendar   Translated by Heather Watson WorldSBK, paddock rumours: Bradley Smith with Ten Kate       

The Dutch round has been delayed due to a local ruling banning large-scale events with the public until 1 June. Estoril to host the opening round, Covid-19 depending

WorldSBK, new provisional 2021 calendar: Assen postponed until late July

        We cannot trust every rumour we hear of course. And we hope to be proved wrong in this case, but for now it&rsquo;s looking as if the SBK calendar is about to undergo some significant changes unfortunately. It appears that the 2021 championship might not kick off at Assen over the last weekend of April as originally planned. Something we had already anticipated in fact. But it is also possible that the second round, at Estoril, will also be postponed. This means that the season would get underway at Arag&oacute;n, originally set to host round 3, over the weekend of 21-23 May. The reasons? The same as roughly one year ago (we won't cite them for fear of bad luck). We hope this is not the case of course, for us and for everyone involved. In any case, Dorna is about to publish a new calendar and it remains to be seen whether the changes are slight or more dramatic. We shall see on Tuesday. Fingers&rsquo; crossed. Translated by Heather Watson WorldSBK, paddock rumours: Bradley Smith with Ten Kate       

The 2021 is already undergoing modifications, the Dutch and Portuguese rounds to be rescheduled. An updated calender is expected on Tuesday

WorldSBK rumours: Assen and Estoril postponed, season to start at Aragon on 23 May

        The MX calendar that was published in early December has been turned on its head. Two months later and the International Motorcycling Federation has had to intervene and modify dates, in light of travel restrictions put in place as a result of Covid-19. Together with the promoter Infront Moto Racing, the FIM has issued a new provisional calendar, which will see the FIM MX World Championship begin later than originally expected. &ldquo;The aim for the 2021 season is to finally welcome spectators back and to be able to do so safely and responsibly, with some modifications to be made in light of the current evolution of the pandemic&rdquo;, states the FIM. The new dates  The first round, the Dutch MXGP, is now scheduled to take place on 23 May at Oss, while the season was initially meant to begin on 3 April, with the Oman MXGP, now postponed until 2022. The Italian, Portuguese and German MXGPs are all postponed from April/May to October. Other changes include two new locations, which will host the two Indonesian rounds. The Asian MXGP will take place at picturesque Borobudur on 4 July, while the Indonesian MXGP will run in Bali on 11 July. In addition, the Chinese MXGP has been rescheduled, from 19 September to 7 November, to play out at a circuit still to be announced, and the Argentinian MXGP will take place on 21 November at a new track, this too still to be confirmed. The Italian GP is confirmed for 31 October, but the location has not yet been confirmed. While several MXGP rounds have been delayed, other events such as the FIM SNX, scheduled for 9-10 April in Rovaniemi, Finland, and the FIM Junior Motocross championship, taking place on 31 July-1 August in Megalopoli in Greece, are expected to go ahead as planned. No Nations GP at Imola  It&rsquo;s bad news for Italian fans, as the Nations GP, originally scheduled for 26 September at Imola, is now in doubt. While the date is confirmed, the location is not, but it definitely won&rsquo;t be Imola, as originally planned. The 2021 calendar Here is the new, though still provisional, 2021 MXGP calendar.  Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP, Marquez and Espargar&oacute; come face to face        

The coronavirus pandemic is set to delay the season start. The Oman GP on 3 April is cancelled and the season will start in Holland on 23 May. No Nations GP at Imola

MXGP: the new look 2021 calendar

        The 2021 International Road Racing Championship will now not begin until July. The season should have got under way with the Dutch round of Hengelo, at the Varsselring, but the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions introduced in The Netherlands make a May date impossible, the round therefore postponed until September. The first round of the IRRC will therefore take place in Finland, at the legendary city circuit of Imatra, followed by Chimay in Belgium, Horice in the Czech Republic, the aforementioned Hengelo, and then the grand finale in Germany, in Frohburg. The updated calendar  2-4 July: Imatra 23-25 July: Chimay 14-15 August: Horice 4-5 September: Hengelo 18-19 September: Frohburg Translated by Heather Watson Road Races: the 2021 edition of the TT is cancelled       

The Dutch round of the International Road Racing Championship, initially planned as the May season-opener, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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