PARIS: MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sports has announced a five-year contract extension with PHA and Claude Michy to continue organising the French Grand Prix, securing the future of the event for a further five years, until 2026.
This season marks 25 years of PHA management of the French GP.
Claude Michy, Gérant of PHA, commented: “We are very pleased to extend our partnership with Dorna and excited to continue building MotoGP in France. The French GP has grown and continues growing to new heights every year, and it’s fantastic to celebrate our 25th season organising the event by extending this agreement until 2026.”
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta adds: “The Grand Prix of France is a key event on the MotoGP calendar and it always draws incredible crowds. Our longstanding partnership with Claude Michy has been tremendous in ensuring the outstanding event that the French Grand Prix is today and I am very pleased to consolidate our presence in France for another five years. I look forward to many more exciting Grand Prix weekends to come!”
The lights go out for the 2018 event on Sunday 20th May at 14:00 (GMT +2).
French GP to remain on the calendar until 2026
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