MotoGP: Finland to return to the calendar in 2018

Finland will return to the MotoGP calendar for the first time since 1982 in 2018, as MotoGP confirm a new deal that will take the series back to Scandinavia.

The KymiRing track, designed by Buckinghamshire-based firm Apex Circuit Design, is currently under construction to FIM Grade A standard, meaning it is to a standard capable of hosting both World Superbikes and MotoGP.

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The track, which is located about two hours drive north east of capital Helsinki, is a 4.8km track with fifteen corners, elevation changes and a fast and technical layout.

Finland has a rich history in motorcycle racing, hosting a Grand Prix race from 1962 to 1982 at Imatra and Tampere, as well as hosting the TT Formula One series at Kouvola.

The race looks set to become the 20^th addition to the calendar, with Thailand expected to be announced soon as the 19^th for 2017.

 

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