With 21 rounds completed, MotoGP heads to its final location this week: Valencia. The Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community is the 22nd and final race weekend of the 2025 season. Visiting 17 countries throughout the year, the last hurrah will head back to Spain for an epic conclusion. Although the title is sealed, plenty is on offer across the three categories: here’s what you can expect as MotoGP comes to a close.
A Change of Venue in 2024
The October floods forced officials to cancel the 2024 Valencian Grand Prix. At the end of October, an isolated low-pressure area at high levels caused torrential rain. Eastern Spain — including the Valencian Community, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia — faced over a year’s worth of rain in just 19 days. Tragically, around 237 people lost their lives, and substantial property damage was done. The event was one of the deadliest natural disasters in Spanish history.
“In lieu of racing in Valencia, MotoGP™ will instead race for Valencia. The championship will put our collective efforts behind backing the relief funds already in place to ensure our positive impact can connect with the area in the way it best serves the people and communities we have been part of for so long.”
~ MotoGP on the cancellation of the Valencian round.
Out of respect for the tragedy, and to not add further work on top of the Valencian community, MotoGP instead raced in Barcelona. Under the motto ‘Racing for Valencia’, MotoGP donated the races’ proceeds to the flood victims. Auctions, donations, and other fundraisers took place at the Solidarity GP to help raise money for Valencia. Fans, riders and teams alike joined together to raise €1.6 million for the Racing for Valencia recovery fund.
History was Made in Barcelona
The Moto3 and Moto2 titles might have concluded by the time they reached the final round, but that didn’t stop the riders from going all out.
David Alonso concluded his dominant title year by winning once again – his 7th victory in a row. With his win, Alonso made history as the rider with the most wins in a single season over any class: he took 14 victories over the 20 rounds. In the final race, Daniel Holgado also solidified P2 in the Moto3 championship, pushing Collin Veijer down to P3.
Arón Canet narrowly took his fourth win as he defended the lead position from Manuel González. With his podium finish, González shot up the standings to finish P3 overall – surpassing Sergio García and Fermín Aldeguer.
Jorge Martín became the first independent team rider to win a world championship in MotoGP. With only 24 points separating him and Francesco Bagnaia, the year-long battle came to a conclusion in the final race. Despite Bagnaia winning both the sprint and feature races, with Martín finishing on the podium he clinched the title with 10 points to spare.
Returning to Valencia in 2025
MotoGP returns to Valencia for its final round in 2025. As the 22nd round, it marks the conclusion of the longest MotoGP season in history. Visiting 17 countries and five continents, the series has traveled across the world bringing racing action and excitement at each stop.
The battle for P2 in Moto3 is tight, with Máximo Quiles only eight points adrift of Ángel Piqueras. And with mere points separating many in the championship standings, all could change come the end of the race. In Moto2, Diogo Moreira only needs to finish in the top 14 to secure the title. He’ll be looking to seal the championship up and head to MotoGP next year as the reigning champion.
After being absent from the previous races due to injuries, both Maverick Viñales and Jorge Martín return this weekend. Following a successful debut, Nicolò Bulegi will continue to fill in for Marc Márquez. Last weekend in Portugal Marco Bezzecchi all but sealed P3 in the championship and is now 35 points ahead of rival Bagnaia. However, Pedro Acosta closed the gap and could downgrade Bagnaia to fifth in the championship should he have another positive weekend.
Valencia also marks the end of the road for Miguel Oliveira and Somkiat Chantra. Whilst both will be exiting MotoGP, it isn’t completely the end for them as they both head to the World Superbikes Championship. Chantra will race alongside Moto2 contender Jake Dixon with Honda HRC. Oliveira heads to the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
The Valencian Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Circuit de Valencia) in Cheste. The 2.489 mile track is named after the two-time champion Ricardo Tormo and was opened in 1999. Due to its mix of corners and technical requirements, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo is a favourite track for testing – with series such as Formula E using the track in their pre-season test sessions.
As an anti-clockwise configuration, the track can prove difficult to adjust to for the riders. Mixing slow, technical corners with medium-speed corners and a 876 meter straight, it requires riders to balance precision and agility with power. The track is unique as all parts of the circuit can be seen from any grandstand – offering fans with unprecedented views.
The IRTA awarded it the best GP in 2005. Former riders Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo both hold the most wins in Valencia (four). The all-time lap record of 1:28.931 was set in 2023 by Maverick Viñales.
Schedule
The schedule for the weekend is as follows. Please note the times are in CET.
The past six rounds have produced six different winners and two new ones. Can Valencia continue that streak? The final hurrah of the MotoGP season is guaranteed to provide a show-stopping finale so make sure you tune in.