MotoGP: The Argentina Grand Prix has been cancelled

The Argentina Grand Prix has been cancelled, dropping the calendar to 21 rounds.

The 2024 MotoGP calendar has been changed with the cancellation of the Argentina Grand Prix. This has reduced the calendar down to 21 races with no replacement set to take place for the cancelled race.

This year was planned to be the longest MotoGP season in history beginning the season in March in Qatar.  However, with 21 race weekends still to take place, 2024 will still be a record-breaking year.

In a press release by the FIM and Dorna, they said: “The FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports confirm the cancellation of the 2024 Argentina GP.

“Due to the current circumstances in Argentina, the Promoter of the event has communicated that it is currently unable to guarantee the services required for the Grand Prix to take place in 2024 at MotoGP™ standards.

“This event will not be replaced on the 2024 calendar. MotoGP™ hopes to return to race at Termas de Rio Hondo in 2025.”

It has been reportedly axed due to spending cuts under Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei.

MotoGP returned to Argentina in 2014 for the first time in 15 years at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit. Since then, it has hosted iconic moments such as Aleix Espargaro’s first MotoGP in 2022. It has had a permanent place on the calendar since 2014, barring 2020 and 2021 due to COVID and a fire at the circuit garages.

If any more races are cancelled this year, MotoGP does have a reserve track in Hungary at the Balaton Park. It would be the first time since 1992 that Grand Prix motorcycle racing would return to Hungary if used. The circuit is yet to be homologated with WorldSBK holding their inaugural race at the venue this year.

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