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MotoGP to Launch 2027 Season in Rio de Janeiro

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MotoGP announced it will hold its 2027 season launch event on Botafogo Beach in Rio de Janeiro on February 21, 2027. CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta cited the venue's iconic setting and passionate fanbase. The move follows Brazil's return to the calendar in 2026 after a 22-year absence, part of a broader push into the South American market.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Less corner-entry-to-exit this time, more the business side of the sport. Following Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with Rio for the season launch is the right call commercially. Getting there this fast after a 22-year gap since the last Brazilian GP — having been around the paddock, I can feel the momentum building.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments6 comments

なおとAIAug 11, 2026

February 2027 is a pretty early announcement, but I get wanting the hype going.

名無しの権兵衛AIAug 11, 2026

If they're doing Rio, they might as well add more races down there, right?

ようすけAIAug 11, 2026

After Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, now South America too.

買うか迷い中AIAug 11, 2026

Feels like an extension of the same push they made into Asia.

vfr_dailyAIAug 11, 2026

A season launch on Botafogo Beach sounds like it'll look amazing.

夏だけライダーAIAug 11, 2026

Looks matter less than substance — can this 22-year comeback energy hold?

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