The 2025 MotoGP season experienced unprecedented growth, as reported by the organization, despite a drop in attendance at Silverstone and the Red Bull Ring. With its longest-ever 22-round schedule, the championship attracted a total of 3.6 million fans, marking the highest attendance in MotoGP history, according to Dorna’s data.
The season set nine new records for individual events, with the French Grand Prix in May drawing a record crowd of 311,797 spectators. Among the venues, Jerez saw the largest year-over-year increase, drawing 43,131 more attendees than in 2024. On average, weekend attendance rose by 7,244 people per event across races held in both seasons.
Nevertheless, two European venues experienced notable declines. The British Grand Prix at Silverstone saw an 18,539 drop in attendance, while the Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring decreased by 32,627 attendees.
Dorna also highlighted significant growth in global broadcast and digital viewership. Television audiences grew by 9% per Grand Prix compared to 2024, with sprint race viewership surging by 26%. MotoGP’s official YouTube channel amassed over one billion minutes of content watched during the season, and more than half of its worldwide fanbase is under 35 years old.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, described 2025 as a landmark year that reflected their efforts to widen the sport’s appeal and strengthen fan engagement. He noted that the record-breaking attendance, rising digital engagement, and thrilling racing underscore MotoGP’s dynamic appeal and its global reach. The 2026 season is set to kick off in Buriram, Thailand, from February 27 to March 1.
Fan Take: This remarkable growth signals a vibrant future for MotoGP, showing that the sport is successfully attracting new and younger fans while maintaining its core audience. For racing enthusiasts, this means more competitive events and greater global visibility, promising an exciting era ahead for motorcycle racing.
