The MXGP Motocross World Championship will return to have a round in Australia in 2025, after a 24-year absence. It will be in Darwin, with the scheduled date in September of next year, with the contract in effect until 2029.
According to the official website of the championship, the exclusive agreement of the promoting entity Infront Moto Racing is with the Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and Motorcycling Australia, with strong support from the regional government of the Northern Territory.
The Australian MXGP will have, as is usual in rounds outside Europe, the MXGP and MX2 World Championships, but also the Women’s World Championship WMX. The last visit to that country dates back to 2001, at the time in Broadford.
David Luongo, CEO of Infront Moto Racing, stated: ‘We are really excited to bring the MXGP to Australia and Darwin, which marks a triumphant return to this vibrant country. The anticipation among Australian fans to have their Grand Prix is unparalleled, as they have waited and talked about a round in their country for several years. In addition, hosting the event in Australia not only solidifies its status as a major player in the global motocross scene, but also underscores our commitment to exposing this exciting sport to fans around the world and expanding rounds outside Europe. We are looking forward to witnessing the immense enthusiasm and support from local and international fans as Australia becomes part of the MXGP calendar from 2025 onwards‘.
