Never in history have MotoGP and Formula 1 held a Grand Prix simultaneously. However, this could change in the coming years, as Liberty Media is expected to finalize its acquisition of a majority stake in Dorna – the promoter of MotoGP – thus gaining control of both championships.
According to Moto.it, the idea of a joint GP between the two categories is reportedly being developed. If ‘certain things happen’, it could become a reality in the 2026 season.
For this to occur, Dorna’s acquisition must first be approved in Europe, along with alignment on the matter from Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna’s CEO) and the successor to Greg Maffei at the helm of Liberty Media.
Last weekend, the F1 Qatar GP took place, attended by Carmelo Ezpeleta, his son Carlos (Dorna’s Chief Sporting Officer), and Pramac owner Paolo Campinoti. Rumors about their presence in Losail quickly surfaced, with speculation that it may be linked to a potential joint GP in the future.
Several circuits host both MotoGP and F1 during the same year, but most require adaptations to accommodate each category. Only three circuits could currently host both championships on the same weekend: Austin (United States), Barcelona (Spain), and Losail (Qatar).