Dorna Agree 5-Year Extension for Le Mans Circuit in MotoGP

CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports SL, Carmelo Ezpeleta signed a new contract today with the promoter of the French Grand Prix, Claude Michy, the ensure that the Le Mans circuit will remain on the MotoGP calendar until 2016.

The Le Mans circuit will be hosting a MotoGP round for the tenth successive year since the introduction of the four-stroke formula in 2002, Carmelo Ezpeleta met with Claude and Philibert Michy to agree on a new five-year contract extension.

Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta stated: “We have a great relationship with Claude Michy and PHA and the French Grand Prix has been steadily building on its success. We are pleased to continue to work with Claude until 2016.”

Claude and Philibert Michy added: “The French Grand Prix is a key international event on the French sporting calendar and our close collaboration with Dorna Sports is instrumental in making it a success, so we’re very happy to ensure the future of the French round.”