MOTOGP SETS RIO DE JANEIRO EVENT FOR 2027 SEASON LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 21

MotoGP’s transition to the new 850cc era will be marked with a season-launch event in Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2027. Motorsport.com and Autosport report that the full MotoGP grid will travel to Brazil at the start of next year to celebrate the opening of the campaign. The centerpiece of the programme is scheduled for Botafogo Beach, with Sugarloaf Mountain set as the backdrop for the launch activities. The event is positioned as a formal kickoff ahead of the 2027 season, bringing riders and teams together in a high-profile setting to introduce the new engine regulations. No rider quotes were included in the provided reports.