Alex Márquez’s first victory in Spain’s GP was only the beginning of the positive news from Jerez. This weekend it was confirmed that the Jerez-Angel Nieto circuit will continue to be part of the MotoGP World Cup until 2031. Through an announcement in full development of the long race of the fifth date of the calendar, the ‘closed agreement’ between the Junta de Andalucía, the City Council of Jerez and Dorna Sports, organizer of the Motorcycle World Cup was strengthened.
Pecco Bagania followed by the Márquez brothers in the development of the GP of Spain.
In this way, the agreement presented by Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, president of the Junta de Andalucía, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and María José García-Pelayo, mayor of Jerez, said that the Spanish layout occupied one of the fixed square, avoiding entering the rotation system that had been considered for the Iberian circuits.
Three big prizes in Spain in the long term
Now, after the officialization of Jerez’s extension in the MotoGP calendar, the ‘South Cathedral’ joins the circuits of Valencia and Barcelona-Catalunya, who recently also signed an agreement until the same date.
María José García-Pelayo has indicated that this agreement responds to the work and the effort made. “When you work well, the fruits are collected and today is a day of joy, today it is a news for our city, for all of Andalusia and for all of Spain, because this is the Spanish Moto GP Grand Prix.”
When working well the fruits are collected and today is a day of joy
María José García-Pelayo
They already think of improvements for the coming years
Likewise, the mayor of Jerez has already begun to talk about the possible improvements that will be implemented in the next appointments in the circuit. “We are going to improve the accesses because we are committed to the development of this land of Jerez, of Cádiz, of Andalusia.”
The Andalusian president signaled the record of spectators that was recorded this weekend, indicating that “today a record for assistance from citizens arrived from all parts of Europe has been beaten again, more than 200,000 people. Fans who are enjoying; a great economic impact has originated in the city of Jerez, which has made a huge effort to improve transport and connectivity.”
It is the second great event that is celebrated in Europe for its magnitude
María José García-Pelayo
“This morning we have transferred the Civil Guard that the Motorcycling GP in Jerez is the second great event that is held in Europe for its magnitude and the mobilization that it generates. Once again we are up to the height thanks to the institutional collaboration,” said García-Pelayo.