Cities are already interested in next year’s MotoGP launch – Ezpeleta

Dorna’s sporting director Carlos Ezpeleta has revealed that a number of cities have proven curiosity in internet hosting MotoGP’s season launch subsequent 12 months following a profitable inaugural occasion in Bangkok.

Nearly all the MotoGP cavalcade got here out in drive for its 2025 presentation in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, with the riders collaborating in an enormous parade by way of the town earlier than setting sail for Buriram, the place they’ll shut the pre-season.

With the clear intention of gaining a world presence and positioning, Dorna had been engaged on organising the occasion for nearly a 12 months, and plans on making it the start line for every season.

Though the concept was conceived in 2023, a scarcity of time led Dorna to postpone the primary version and focus all its efforts on the 2025 kick-off.

Contemplating the dedication, the sources and the general impression of all those that got here to One Bangkok Sq., it may be concluded that the occasion was successful.

Regardless of months of conversations with the related events, it was not till October final 12 months, when Dorna executives visited Thailand for the grand prix, that the occasion was green-lighted.

It adopted an in depth evaluation of the viability of the chosen web site, which Ezpeleta described as ‘a jewel’.

The logistical problem was not straightforward, however having efficiently negotiated this, Dorna is now assured of constructing the season launch occasion an annual fixture.

“We already produce other cities inquisitive about internet hosting this occasion subsequent 12 months,” Ezpeleta advised Autosport.

“Everybody wish to have a MotoGP race within the metropolis centre, however that is not possible. So this occasion serves to, in a means, convey us nearer to them.

“We’re in a second of nice progress. By way of ticket gross sales we’re 35% up on this time final 12 months.

“Dorna’s focus during the last three a long time has been to convey the game to its peak. Now, with that basis of sport and construction, we’re able to welcome new followers. By doing issues like this occasion I feel we’re heading in the right direction.”

The Bangkok occasion started at round 10am with a photoshoot of all of the out there riders on prime of their MotoGP bikes on the Marble Temple.

Within the afternoon, at round 5pm, the present received nearer to the general public and the followers, who surrounded the stage as riders made their appearances. The riders then hopped on their bikes for demo runs to enthral the group.

Pre-recorded movies of Jorge Martin, Raul Fernandez and Fabio Di Giannantonio had been additionally proven to the general public, with the trio unable to make it to Bangkok after choosing up accidents within the Sepang check simply days prior.

“Dorna is dedicated to selling our sport, that is why we needed to be right here in Bangkok,” mentioned Marc Marquez.

His team-mate at Ducati, Francesco Bagnaia, added: “The occasion is spectacular.”

“The reality is that we had a good time; they made it very straightforward for us and it was a pleasure,” commented Marco Bezzecchi.

Following the Bangkok occasion, groups and riders then flew to Buriram on Monday for the ultimate pre-season check of the 12 months. The Thai circuit will host two days of operating on Wednesday and Thursday, earlier than kicking off the season in earnest on 28 February – 2 March.