The rumors of recent days have been confirmed: MotoGP will return to Brazil in the 2026 season, with a five-year agreement announced for the Ayrton Senna International Circuit in Goiânia.
Since 2004 – that is, 20 years – the Road Racing World Championship have not visited that South American country. Brazil is expected to replace Argentina, which is likely to leave the championship after 2025, ending an 11-year run.
The MotoGP deal is with the state government of Goiás and Brazil Motorsport. The Goiânia circuit previously hosted the World Championships between 1987 and 1989 when the premier class was 500cc.
The infrastructure will undergo updates ahead of the 2026 Brazil GP. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, commented in a press release:
– We are very much looking forward to returning to Brazil. We have a good fanbase who we know are excited about this news, just as we’re eager to return to race for them again, and this new agreement also offers a fantastic opportunity to expand in a key market for the sport and our manufacturers. Brazil is a global player and somewhere we have always believed deserves a space on our calendar. Working with the government of Goiás and Brasil Motorsport, who have an impressive and proven track record, is an opportunity we are very excited to take