MotoGP Ends 2025 with Record-Breaking Global Growth

MotoGP closes the 2025 season with record attendance, surging global viewership, massive digital growth, and a historic Marc Márquez championship comeback.

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MotoGP has drawn the curtain on a truly historic 2025 season, capping off a year defined by unprecedented global growth, surging fan engagement, and landmark achievements both on and off the racetrack.

The season set its ambitious tone early, launching in Bangkok alongside the unveiling of a refreshed MotoGP brand identity that signalled a new era of innovation and accessibility for the sport. What followed was the biggest MotoGP calendar ever assembled: 22 races across 18 countries and five continents, underlining the championship’s ever-expanding global footprint.

On track, 2025 delivered storylines for the ages. Fans witnessed five world champions lining up on the grid, with 10 of the 11 teams securing podium finishes throughout the year, a testament to the depth and competitiveness of the field. At the heart of the season was one of motorsport’s most compelling comeback stories, as Marc Márquez claimed the 2025 MotoGP World Championship with the Ducati Lenovo Team, cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.

Off the track, MotoGP’s growth was equally extraordinary. The global fanbase surged to 632 million, representing a 12% increase compared to 2024. Race weekends attracted a record-breaking 3.6 million spectators worldwide, with nine attendance records shattered during the season. Among them was a historic milestone at the French Grand Prix in May, where 311,797 fans packed Le Mans — the largest crowd ever recorded at a MotoGP event.

Broadcast and digital audiences also reached new heights. Television viewership grew by an average of 9% per Grand Prix globally, while Sprint race audiences jumped by an impressive 26% year-on-year. MotoGP’s digital ecosystem continued its rapid expansion, surpassing 60 million social media followers. Engagement across platforms climbed to 61%, with fans consuming more than one billion minutes of content on MotoGP’s official YouTube channel alone.

Crucially, MotoGP’s appeal to younger audiences remains stronger than ever. For the fifth consecutive year, research confirmed that more than half of MotoGP fans are under the age of 35. This youthful demographic is driving engagement across broadcast, digital, and social platforms, positioning MotoGP as one of the most dynamic and future-focused sports properties in the world.

With momentum firmly on its side, MotoGP now turns its attention to 2026. The new season will begin in Buriram, Thailand, at the Chang International Circuit from 27 February to 1 March, marking another milestone as the championship continues its rapid global ascent.