Valencia, selected as the best GP of 2021

The Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community held from November 12 to 14 at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit was named the best Grand Prix of 2021 after a vote by IRTA, the association of teams, a decision ratified by the Grand Prix Commission.

This is the fourth time Valencia has been awarded the IRTA Trophy, adding to the achievements of the 2002, 2003 and 2005 seasons. The Circuit also holds the award for the Best Grand Prix of 2020, which it shares with the rest of the circuits that hosted races during the pandemic and saved the championship, Losail, Jerez, Brno, Red Bull Ring, Misano, Barcelona-Catalunya, Le Mans, Motorland Aragón and Portimao, so honored their cooperation and support in a difficult time for the sport. In Cheste’s case, it hosts a traditional Valencian Community GP event with a European GP.

In 2021, the event will also be one of the first to have no attendance limit, as restrictions on Covid-19 began to loosen last year. As a result, close to 150,000 fans enjoyed MotoGP throughout the weekend, making it the most popular event of the season.

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It was also the GP of Valentino Rossi’s official farewell as a MotoGP rider, a figure centered on several events organized at the Ricardo Tormo circuit

Deducting the 2020 shared prize by circuits, Mugello leads with 5 trophies received 4 from Cheste and 3 for Brno and Montmeló. By country, the Spanish GGPP has won the IRTA Trophy 10 times, Italy 5 and the Czech Republic, Great Britain and Australia 3.

The president of IRTA, Herve PoncharaHe explained that “Valencia has always been an important player in the World Cup, fulfilling all our requests and often hosting the final matches decided by our Champions, and the track is the perfect setting for the public to follow the curved fight to curve “.

The IRTA Trophies for best GP

1984 Silverstone (Great Britain GP)
1985 Hockenheim (German GP)
1986 Nurburgring (German GP)
1987 Assen (Dutch GP)
1988 Suzuka (Japanese GP)
1989 Donington Park (Great Britain GP)
1990 Jerez (Spanish GP)
1991 Donington Park (Great Britain GP)
1992 Montmelo (European GP)
1993 Eastern Creek (Australian GP)
1994 Eastern Creek (Australian GP)
1995 Mugello (Italian GP)
1996 Mugello (Italian GP)
1997 Mugello (Italian GP)
1998 Phillip Island (Australian GP)
1999 Brno (GP Czech Republic)
2000 Mugello (Italian GP)
2001 Montmelo (GP Catalunya)
2002 Cheste (GP Valencian Community)
2003 Cheste (GP Valencian Community)
2004 Brno (GP Czech Republic)
2005 Cheste (GP Valencian Community)
2006 Montmelo (GP Catalunya)
2007 Brno (GP Czech Republic)
2008 Losail (Qatar)
2009 Jerez (Spanish GP)
2010 Motorland (GP Aragon)
2011 Mugello (Italian GP)
2012 Sepang (Malaysian GP)
2013 Motorland (GP Aragon)
2014 Indianapolis (Indy GP)
2015 Motorland (GP Aragon)
2016 Red Bull Ring (Austrian GP)
2017 Sepang (Malaysian GP)
2018 Buriram (GP Thailand)
2019 Red Bull Ring (Austrian GP)
2020 All circuits hosting the GP in the pandemic: Losail, Jerez, Brno, Red Bull Ring, Misano, Barcelona, ​​Le Mans, Motorland Aragón, Valencia and Portimao
2021 Cheste (GP Valencian Community)

“It’s always been an intense weekend and the circuit is showing a great show. In 2021, it’s filled again and, As just one of the races without restrictions, it will be hard to beat. “

Carmelo EzpeletaCEO of Dorna Sports, pointed out that “We are very happy that Valencia has been selected as the best Grand Prix. It’s always a great weekend for the sport when we get back to that track. The promoter, the staff and everyone of The world on the circuit welcomes us at the end of each season, and last year was no different, it was fun to see so many fans back on the stand and Valencia made it an event to remember, for them and for all .. those working in the paddock.This is one of our most emblematic events on the calendar, where we know we can always expect a sale.We would like to express our gratitude for an incredible Grand Prix, and extend our gratitude to the Counitat Valenciana for their continued passion and support for MotoGP ”.

Vincent MarzaMinister of Education, Culture and Sports of Generalitat Valenciana, assured that “MotoGP This is the most important event on the Ricardo Tormo Circuit calendar. Every season we prepare the Grand Prix with all possible care. We would like to thank Dorna, IRTA and FIM for this award and we would like to share it with all the fans which is the key to making the Valencian Community Grand Prix a success for 23 years. Let’s meet on November 6. “