The Argentine Grand Prix always remains a memory of the world before, but it is assured of its presence on the MotoGP calendar of the one after until 2025. The pandemic which prevented it from welcoming the paddock and the gigantic fire which more than damaged its infrastructure will not have had the skin of this deadline in the land of tango. A three-year extension allows Termas de Rio Hondo to remain the headquarters of MotoGP in Latin America from 2023 to 2025.
Dorna Sports did not hide his satisfaction at announcing a contract extension which will allow theArgentina to remain on the FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar until 2025. Already confirmed until 2022 due to disruptions linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, a new three-year contract will now allow the Autódromo Termas de Rio Hondo, in the province of Santiago del Estero, to continue hosting MotoGP in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Termas de rio hondo welcomed for the first time the MotoGP in 2014, creating a new home for the category in Latin America. This new agreement between Dorna Sports, the Argentine Ministry of Sports and Tourism, the National Institute for the Promotion of Tourism in Argentina (Inprotur) and the government of the province of Santiago del Estero, as well as the OSD group as local promoter , was announced during a special presentation at Termas de Rio Hondo, confirming the future of one of the most dynamic race weekends on the MotoGP calendar and extending the collaboration beyond the decade mark.
Matías Lammens, Minister of Tourism and Sports commented: “ few provinces reflect the synergy between tourism and sport as Santiago del Estero does. This is why we are proud to continue to host MotoGP, an event of international prestige which will also play an important role in the economic redevelopment of the region. I would like to congratulate the governor for making tourism and sports key policies. The national government reaffirms its commitment to supporting this company which generates both employment and local development"
Gerardo Zamora, Governor of Santiago del Estero added: “ the city of Termas de Rio Hondo and the province of Santiago del Estero will remain positioned on the international scene thanks to this event, to the work that has been carried out during these seven years in this direction. MotoGP creates a strong economic impact in northern Argentina. The competition takes place on a high-level circuit and the drivers, organization and fans know and appreciate the destination. The Republic of Argentina also gains visibility among hundreds of thousands of households around the world thanks to official broadcasts. The provincial government, together with Dorna, Inprotur and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, are joining forces so that these achievements can last for a long time."
Argentina proves the economic and political importance that motorcycle racing has in a territory
Orlando Newfoundland, CEO of the OSD group specifies: “ we are very satisfied and happy to renew our agreement with Dorna Sports to continue organizing the Argentine Grand Prix, which we have been doing since 2014. The effort is enormous, but we are able to achieve it thanks to an incredible team led by Minister Lammens and Governor Zamora. MotoGP is an event that allows us to take our place on the world stage, to show our strengths and be a reference point in global elite sport. We celebrate all of this and redouble our efforts to make each new edition even better than the last, creating an incredible experience for the fans who attend. Termas de Rio Hondo will receive us more beautiful than ever, the circuit will be perfect and even more improved. We continue to move forward in order to remain a point of reference in this part of the world"
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports concluded: “ The three-year contract renewal for the Argentine Grand Prix is fantastic news for MotoGP, demonstrating once again the incredible level of interest in our sport across the territory. The impressive crowds that flock to the event, coming from many different countries, coupled with the excellent feedback from the drivers, prove just how our presence in Argentina and Latin America is truly vital. »
