Carlos Ezpeleta discusses MotoGP's global expansion plans
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Carlos Ezpeleta addressed MotoGP's expansion strategy in an interview on August 13, 2026. He explained that while the number of races is a common focus, the overall business scope is broader. Current events include 14 in Europe and eight outside, with plans to shift to nine in Europe and 13 beyond next year. Ezpeleta anticipates a balancing of these figures moving forward.
- •Carlos Ezpeleta spoke on MotoGP's expansion on August 13, 2026.
- •Current season features 14 European events and eight outside Europe.
- •Next year's plan includes nine races in Europe and 13 abroad.
- •Ezpeleta emphasizes broader business aspects beyond race count.
- 3:57 PMAutosport — 'This is not F1 on two wheels' - Ezpeleta on investment and evolution in MotoGP
- 3:45 PMMotorsport.com — “This is not F1 on two wheels” - Carlos Ezpeleta on investment and evolution in MotoGP
"Motorsport.com: Are you satisfied with the expansion process that MotoGP has set out? Carlos Ezpeleta: People tend to immediately think about the number of races when we talk about the global footprint, but the business is much broader than that. This year, we have 14 events in Europe and eight outside Europe. Next year, it will be nine and 13, and I think that figure will probably balance out ...Keep reading
"Autosport: Are you satisfied with the expansion process that MotoGP has set out? Carlos Ezpeleta: People tend to immediately think about the number of races when we talk about the global footprint, but the business is much broader than that. This year, we have 14 events in Europe and eight outside Europe. Next year, it will be nine and 13, and I think that figure will probably balance out at ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 13, 2026, 3:57 PM'This is not F1 on two wheels' - Ezpeleta on investment and evolution in MotoGP
Autosport: Are you satisfied with the expansion process that MotoGP has set out? Carlos Ezpeleta: People tend to immediately think about the number of races when we talk about the global footprint, but the business is much broader than that. This year, we have 14 events in Europe and eight outside Europe. Next year, it will be nine and 13, and I think that figure will probably balance out at ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 13, 2026, 3:45 PM“This is not F1 on two wheels” - Carlos Ezpeleta on investment and evolution in MotoGP
Motorsport.com: Are you satisfied with the expansion process that MotoGP has set out? Carlos Ezpeleta: People tend to immediately think about the number of races when we talk about the global footprint, but the business is much broader than that. This year, we have 14 events in Europe and eight outside Europe. Next year, it will be nine and 13, and I think that figure will probably balance out ...Keep reading
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