MotoGP | Grand Prix of Finland is cancelled; Styrian GP added to the 2021 calendar
The MotoGP organizers (FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports) announced the cancellation of the 2021 Grand Prix of Finland. However, they also brought good news: The Styrian GP was added to the 2021 calendar.
According to them, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as well as resulting travel complications to Finland, have obliged the cancellation of the event.
Despite the cancellation of the event in Finland, they announced an extended five-year agreement with the Grand Prix of Finland, assuring the new KymiRing a place on the calendar until at least 2026.
About the Styrian GP, the event will take place at the Red Bull Ring from the 6th to the 8th of August, the weekend preceding the Austrian Grand Prix.
In more good news for fans, in agreement with local authorities and whilst adhering to all required health protocols, both the Styrian and Austrian Grands Prix expect to welcome a limited number of spectators back through the doors this season.
See below the updated 2021 MotoGP calendar (as of May 14).