The President of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, has announced that Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) will continue to host the Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix until 2031 thanks to the agreement reached with Dorna Sports, the promoter of the World Championship, allowing Andalusia to establish itself as a venue for world-class sporting events, also in the field of motorcycling.
Moreno, who attended a new edition of the Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix in Jerez this Sunday, communicated, «We will continue to enjoy this Grand Prix in Jerez until 2027-2031. This great bond between Jerez and this event, which has yielded such good results, is already a classic that will continue to be a reality,» he detailed.
«Today it’s motorcycles, but yesterday it was the Copa del Rey. And many more… Andalusia reaffirms and consolidates itself as the home of major sporting events, for example, this weekend with two very classic, very iconic cities, projecting an exact image of what Andalusia is, such as Seville and Jerez,» the President congratulated.
Juanma Moreno congratulates Los Palacios’ pilot José Antonio Rueda, winner of the Moto3 race.
«The circuit has made a tremendous effort to improve in all areas: connectivity, transportation… An event that continues to break attendance records, with over 200,000 spectators, making a significant economic impact. We are very happy to continue enjoying an event of this caliber,» said Moreno, who was accompanied by Dorna’s CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.
The Jerez Grand Prix is one of the most special and prominent events on the motorcycling calendar. A calendar where Andalusia has its own place, with a modern circuit and a fan base that fills its stands every year.
It is worth noting that a significant investment has been made in safety and circuit renovations to ensure the Grade A homologation that allows it to continue hosting MotoGP World Championship events, including new runoff areas in corners to improve rider safety, remodeling of the VIP Tower, new grandstands, and renovation of the main entrance gate.
Moreno greets Conil’s native rider Marcos Ramírez, Moto2 pilot, at the starting grid.
The celebration of the Spanish Grand Prix is eagerly anticipated throughout the province of Cádiz, attracting thousands of visitors and making a significant impact on the economy of Jerez, El Puerto, Sanlúcar, Chipiona, or Rota, as well as the rest of the province. In fact, only tourists staying in hotels this weekend generate nearly 15 million euros in the surroundings of Jerez.
Today, Andalusia is at the forefront of attracting major international sporting events, as well as cultural and entertainment events, having hosted events such as the Latin Grammys, the Goya Awards, or the Max Performing Arts Awards, alongside major sports competitions ranging from the Davis Cup to the ACB Supercup, the Billie Jean King Cup in tennis, or the prestigious Solheim Cup in Golf. Events that generated nearly 650 million euros in advertising impact in their promotion campaigns last year.
The celebration of the Jerez Motorcycle Grand Prix coincides this year with the Romería of the Virgin of the Head in Andújar and the Copa del Rey in Seville. A total of over 3,000 personnel mobilized. At the Jerez circuit, the President of the Andalusian Government was accompanied by the Mayor of Jerez, María José García Pelayo.