MotoGP announces 850cc era begins at Thai GP in March 2027
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026

MotoGP has confirmed that its new 850cc era will start at the Thai Grand Prix from March 5-7, 2027. This will mark the third consecutive year the championship kicks off at Buriram. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have raised concerns about the postponed Qatar GP's feasibility. MotoGP's decision to begin the season in Thailand represents a continued commitment to the venue despite recent geopolitical issues.
- •MotoGP's 850cc era begins at the Thai GP.
- •Event dates are March 5-7, 2027.
- •This marks the third year in a row at Buriram.
- •Concerns over the Qatar GP due to Middle East tensions persist.
- •The new engine regulations aim to increase competitiveness.
- 10:31 AMAutosport — Thailand to host MotoGP 2027 season opener
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027
- 10:23 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027
"MotoGP has announced that the championship's 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March. In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year. The news came in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East, which has already cast doubt about the viability of the postponed Qatar GP in ...Keep reading
"MotoGP has announced that the championship's 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March. In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year. The news came in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East, which has already cast doubt about the viability of the postponed Qatar GP in ...Keep reading
"MotoGP announced that its new era in 2027 will begin with the Thai Grand Prix from 5 to 7 March
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External links- AutosportJul 31, 2026, 10:31 AMThailand to host MotoGP 2027 season opener
MotoGP has announced that the championship's 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March. In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year. The news came in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East, which has already cast doubt about the viability of the postponed Qatar GP in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:23 AMMotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027
MotoGP announced that its new era in 2027 will begin with the Thai Grand Prix from 5 to 7 March
- Motorsport.comJul 31, 2026, 10:23 AMMotoGP's 850cc era to begin with Thai GP in March 2027
MotoGP has announced that the championship's 850cc era will begin with the 2027 Thai Grand Prix from 5-7 March. In an official statement released on Friday, MotoGP announced that it will start its season at Buriram for the third consecutive year. The news came in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East, which has already cast doubt about the viability of the postponed Qatar GP in ...Keep reading
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