The fourth time is a charm, as Dorna has released a revised version of the 2013 MotoGP Championship calendar today. As expected, the Sachsenring round has been moved back a week, so as not to conflict with Formula One’s schedule in the region.
Additionally, the Spanish GP at Jerez has been confirmed, and will remain on the schedule through the 2015 season. The Andalucian Government, Jerez City Council, and Dorna came to agreement to keep the popular event financed for the next three years.
“It’s with great pleasure that I can announce the extension of the Jerez Grand Prix for a further three years,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta. “It is one of the key stops on the MotoGP calendar with an atmosphere bar none that attracts huge crowds from near and afar. It is also a popular venue with the riders, as the track’s nature makes it a great spectacle for some of the best racing in the world.”
2013 MotoGP Provisional Calendar, Updated December 23rd (Changes in Bold):
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit |
| 07 April | Qatar* | Losail, Qatar |
| 21 April | Americas | Austin |
| 5 May | Spain | Jerez |
| 19 May | France | Le Mans |
| 2 June | Italy | Mugello |
| 16 June | Catalunya | Barcelona |
| 29 June | Netherlands** | Assen |
| 14 July | Germany | Sachsenring |
| 21 July | USA*** | Laguna Seca |
| 18 August | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| 25 August | Czech Republic | Brno |
| 01 September | Great Britain | Silverstone |
| 15 September | San Marino & Riviera di Rimini | Misano Marco Simoncelli |
| 29 September | Aragon | Motorland Aragon |
| 13 October | Malaysia | Sepang |
| 20 October | Australia | Phillip Island |
| 27 October | Japan | Motegi |
| 10 November | Valencia | Ricardo Tormo Valencia |
* Evening Race
** Saturday Race
*** MotoGP Race Only
Source: MotoGP; Photo: Yamaha Racing
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