2026 will see the return of MotoGP to Brazil, thanks to a new deal signed between MotoGP rights holder Dorna, t💯he government of Goias, and Brasil Motorsport.

Located in the midwest region of Brazil, Goias — and specifically the regional capital Goiania — will host a new Brazilian race from 2026, with a five-year contract ♐set to see the race continue until at least 2030.

“We are very much looking forward to ret൩urning to Brazil,” said Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.

“We have a good fanbase who we know are excited about this news, just as we’re eager to return to race for them again, and this new agreement also offers a fantastic opportunity to expand in a key market for t🌱he sport and our manufacturers.

“Brazil is a global plꩲayer and somewhere we have always believed deserves a space on our caꦏlendar.

“Working with the government of Goiá💟s and Brasil Motorsport, who have an impressive and proven track record, is an opportunit♎y we are very excited to take."

The Goiania venue will not be all-new to MotoGP, which raced at the Goiânia International Racetrack Ayrton Senna between 1987-1989 - albeit, the cir🐷cuit is due to undergo upgrades before MotoGP returns.

However, MotoGP last raced in Brazil 𒈔at the Autodromo Inter💞nacional Nelson Piquet in Rio, the most recent race there taking place in 2002.

Since then, Brazil’s primary star has become Diogo Moreira, who won his first Grand Prix in Indonesia in 2023✱, and this year scored his 🃏first Moto2 podium at the final round in Barcelona.

“The return of MotoGP to Goiás is a his🐲torical landmark for us,” said Governor Ronaldo Caiado.

“Goiânia will be, for the next five years, the home of MotoGP in Brazil. We are working to ensure that the infrastruౠcture and services provide an unforgettable experience for riders, teams, and fans.

Alan Adler, CEO of Brasil Motorsport, added: “The Brasil Motorsport team has a history of working ꦉwith major sports leagues and organising major eventsꩲ. Based on this experience, I am convinced that MotoGP will be a great success in Goiânia.

“We'll have one of the m﷽ost exciting sports events ꦿin the world together with entertainment attractions, strong brands and enthusiastic fans. A mix that is guaranteed to be a success.”