MotoGP: Agreement signed to race in Saudi Arabia

MotoGP has signed a memorandum of understanding to race in Saudi Arabia, the sport’s commercial rights holder Dorna said on Monday.

It said a future Saudi Arabian grand prix would be held on a newly constructed, multi-purpose circuit, without specifying where.

“The addition of Saudi Arabia to the MotoGP calendar on an annual basis will see the sport expanding further into the Middle East,” Dorna said in a statement.

Dorna said the partnership would also produce a new talent development program for young Saudi riders, with the aim of producing champions of the future.