Balaton Park in Hungary will feature on the MotoGP and World Superbike calendar in 2025.
In 2025 a Hungarian Round will feature on both the MotoGP and World Superbike (WorldSBK) calendars. The Balaton Park circuit has been improvements to the circuit and the surrounding infrastructure to ensure that the circuit is suitable for World Championship racing.
Balaton Park will feature on the MotoGP calendar for the first time between the 22nd and the 24th of August. It will feature earlier in the WorldSBK season as it will take place between the 25th and the 27th of July.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports said: “We’re very happy to announce that Balaton Park will be on the 2025 calendar for MotoGP™ and WorldSBK. The circuit is in a spectacular location and will be a fantastic destination for fans to come and see the world’s most exciting sport in action.
"Work is underway to get the venue ready for its historic debut on the calendar, adding another chapter to Hungary’s history in motorcycle Grand Prix racing, and we’re very much looking forward to returning to a key market in central Europe.”
Balázs Weingartner, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HUMDA Zrt said: "I would like to thank Carmelo Ezpeleta for the trust he has placed in us over the years and of course the support of the Hungarian Government.
"The hard work of many years is finally coming to fruition, thanks to which we have been included in the calendar of the most watched sports in the world. It is a testament to the strength of our country that, despite the difficulties, we are here today and can embark on this new path of shared success. Motorsport is about emotion and passion, but there is even more to it than that.
"We believe that these sports will promote the engineering knowledge and expertise of our country, the excellence of our riders, the touristic complexity of our country and, of course, the fantastic hospitality and support. And speaking of cheering, the Hungarian heart is beating stronger for a Hungarian success, so we will make sure that our talents can show their skills on the home races next year and we will cheer them on together.”
