MotoGP will not go to Thailand

The health crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic is once again becoming complicated across the world and, despite all the efforts made, the Thai Grand Prix initially scheduled for October 15 to 17 was ultimately canceled for the second year in a row. The Chang International Circuit located in Buriram is now targeting a return to the 2022 season calendar. 

We're sorry to announce that we will not be racing at the #ThaiGP 🇹🇭 this year

A tough decision but we cannot wait to see the Thai fans again in 2022 🙌

A replacement event is under consideration 👀#MotoGP | 📰https://t.co/PRtYVzsMTg

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) July 21, 2021

For the moment, the slot remains vacant, but a new appointment is under consideration. Logic would dictate that there would be a double in Malaysia after the GP of the Americas; a detour in Europe between Austin and Sepang could prove logistically difficult given the current restrictions around the world. 

Some paddock noises also see a double at Misano to possibly replace the Argentine GP whose circuit, Termas de Rio Hondo, was hit by flames last February. As for the idea of ​​a second French GP, nothing is excluded.

Calendar (July 21 version):

March 28 / Qatar
April 04 / Qatar
April 08 / Portugal 
May 02 / Spain
May 16 / France 
May 30 / Italy
June 06 / Catalonia
June 20 / Germany
June 27 / Netherlands
August 08 / Styria
August 15 / Austria
August 29 / Great Britain
September 12 / Aragon 
September 19 / San Marino
October 03 / Americas 
October 24 / Malaysia
November 07 / Algarve 
November 14 / Valencia
TBC / TBC

To be rescheduled: Argentina
Reserve GP: Indonesia (subject to Mandalika Street Circuit approval)