Le Mans extends MotoGP race deal

Le Mans replaced Paul Ricard as the home of the French Grand Prix in 2000, and two years ago it signed a fresh deal to guarantee its place on the calendar until at least the end of 2021.

Now, three years before that deal was due to expire, a further extension has been secured that will keep Le Mans on the MotoGP calendar for almost a full decade to come.

"The Grand Prix of France is a key event on the MotoGP calendar and it always draws incredible crowds," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna.

"Our long-standing partnership with [race promoter] Claude Michy has been tremendous in ensuring the outstanding event that the French Grand Prix is today and I am very pleased to consolidate our presence in France for another five years."

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