The Twin Ring Motegi will extend their partnership with Dorna Sports to host the MotoGP event until 2018. The new agreement between them was release in the middle of the Japanese GP last week.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO, Dorna Sports
"It is our pleasure that the long-lasting presence of our Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi is now secured for another 5 years. Japan is where the prominent manufactures of MotoGP such as Honda and Yamaha are based, and the Grand Prix at Twin Ring Motegi is one of the most important events in the Championship. We are committed to work closely with Twin Ring Motegi as MotoGP faces the time of innovative changes."
Hiroshi Soda, President, Mobilityland Corp.
"We are pleased to be able to continue to organize MotoGP which is unquestionably the highest category of the motorcycle sports. The approach to send out the message put out by the power of Japan in the world of motorcycles is highly significant. The economic climate we are under today is never too favourable. Nevertheless, we are aspired to play our part in contribute to the powerful evolvement of motorcycle sport culture. We are grateful for the understanding of the importance of holding the MotoGP in Japan and strong support to realize the renewal of the contract that Dorna has given to us."
You can give your opinion on our Facebook page here
Get the latest update on our Twitter page here