MotoGP announces 2027 season launch event for Brazil
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Rio de Janeiro will host MotoGP’s 2027 season launch event on 21 February 2027, marking the series’ return to Brazil. The main event will take place at Botafogo Beach, featuring the entire MotoGP grid, with Sugarloaf Mountain as a backdrop. This launch leads up to the opening round of the season at Buriram International Circuit in Thailand from 5-7 March. The 2027 season introduces new 850cc machines with significant technical changes. Previous season launches in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur have been well-received, contributing to the decision to enhance the Brazil event.
- •MotoGP Season Launch on 21 February 2027 in Rio de Janeiro.
- •Event to be held at Botafogo Beach with Sugarloaf Mountain backdrop.
- •This marks the introduction of new 850cc machines.
- •First Brazilian GP took place in 2026 after a long hiatus.
- •Season opener scheduled for March 5-7, 2027, in Thailand.
- 12:25 PMAutosport — MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
- 12:18 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
"MotoGP’s new 850cc era will kick off with a special season-launch event at Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2027. As reported by Motorsport.com last month, the entire MotoGP grid will travel to Brazil at the start of next year to mark the launch of the new season. The main event will take place at Botafogo Beach, with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain serving as the backdrop The launch will ...Keep reading
"MotoGP’s new 850cc era will kick off with a special launch event at Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2027. As reported by Autosport last month, the entire MotoGP grid will travel to Brazil at the start of next year to mark the launch of the new season. The main event will take place at Botafogo Beach, with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain serving as the backdrop. The launch will precede ...Keep reading
"Rio de Janeiro has secured the rights to host MotoGP’s 2027 season launch event, a year after Brazil returned to the championship’s calendar
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External links- AutosportAug 11, 2026, 12:25 PMMotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
MotoGP’s new 850cc era will kick off with a special launch event at Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2027. As reported by Autosport last month, the entire MotoGP grid will travel to Brazil at the start of next year to mark the launch of the new season. The main event will take place at Botafogo Beach, with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain serving as the backdrop. The launch will precede ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:18 PMMotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has secured the rights to host MotoGP’s 2027 season launch event, a year after Brazil returned to the championship’s calendar
- Motorsport.comAug 11, 2026, 12:18 PMMotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil
MotoGP’s new 850cc era will kick off with a special season-launch event at Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2027. As reported by Motorsport.com last month, the entire MotoGP grid will travel to Brazil at the start of next year to mark the launch of the new season. The main event will take place at Botafogo Beach, with the famous Sugarloaf Mountain serving as the backdrop The launch will ...Keep reading
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