FIM confirms Estoril MotoGP round

MotoGP's ruling body FIM has confirmed Portugal has secured a contract to host a round of the championship in 2012.

The Estoril event was included on the provisional calendar revealed last year, but subject to the successful conclusion of a contract.

On Wednesday, FIM confirmed the event will go ahead as planned on May 6.

Portugal has been on the world championship calendar since the 2000 season.