Schedule MotoGP 2009

A race in Hungary has replaced the Chinese Grand Prix on the provisional schedule for the 2009 MotoGP season. If the Balatonring circuit is built in time and meets the necessary standard, it could stage the 14th round of the 18-race series in September 2009. As such, the Chinese Grand Prix, held at the Shanghai International Circuit, has been removed after hosting just four races since 2005.

It means MotoGP retains an 18 race calendar, with the season kicking off at the Losail circuit in Qatar with what will be another night race after the success of this year's event. However, while this year's season started in early March, the first round will be taking place in April this time.

2009 Provisional MotoGP Calendar

April 12th – Qatar, Losail (Evening Race)
April 26th – Japan, Motegi
May 3rd – Spain, Jerez
May 17th – France, Le Mans
May 31st – Italy, Mugello
June 14th – Catalunya, Catalunya
June 27th – Netherlands, Assen (Saturday Race)
July 5th – United States, Laguna Seca (MotoGP Class only)
July 19th – Germany, Sachsenring
July 26th – Great Britain, Donington Park
August 16th – Czech Republic, Brno
August 30th – Indianapolis, Indianapolis
September 13th – San Marino, Misano
September 20th – Hungary, Balaton
October 4th – Portugal, Estoril
October 18th – Australia, Phillip Island
October 25th, Malaysia, Sepang
November 8th – Valencia, Ricardo Tormo Valencia