MotoGP, a privately owned company headquartered in Spain, is the premier class of motorcycle road racing. Founded in 1949, it's sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and employs approximately 210 people. While independent Grand Prix motorcycle races existed prior to 1949, the FIM's establishment allowed for the standardization of rules and the creation of official World Championships, making MotoGP the longest-running motorsport world championship. Dorna Sports and Liberty Media are listed as parent companies.
On September 10, 2023, MotoGP announced a new pre-race grid ceremony, similar to Formula 1, for the national anthem, with fines for non-compliance starting at the San Marino Grand Prix. Also on September 10, 2023, Alex Marquez opted for a safe approach during the Misano Grand Prix, prioritizing a podium finish over risking a crash. A consortium led by Gunther Steiner acquired the Tech 3 KTM MotoGP team. On an unspecified date, Ramon Forcada commented on Pecco Bagnaia's performance issues, noting that Ducati engineers are aware of the problem but that certain components cannot be modified. Finally, MotoGP will continue racing at the Misano World Circuit until at least 2031.
MotoGP sells broadcasting rights of its motorsports competitions to 59 companies globally, covering 42 countries. MotoGP's rights holders include Digicel Group, RTL Group and Disney Sports / ESPN.
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