(Reuters) - MotoGP announced its provisional 2025 calendar on Thursday with a record 22 Grands Prix in 18 countries across five continents, with the season starting at the Thailand Grand Prix on Feb. 28 and finishing in Valencia on Nov. 16.
The season begins with races in Thailand, Argentina, the Americas Grand Prix and Qatar before the action shifts to Europe where 12 races will be held -- including the return of the Czech Grand Prix for the first time since 2020 and a race in Hungary.
Spain will continue to host four races in Jerez, Aragon, Catalunya and Valencia.
Although the Thai Grand Prix will be held in October this year, it will kick-start the action in 2025.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese Grand Prix, which was confirmed for the next two seasons, will host the penultimate round next year after holding a race in March this season.
The Indian Grand Prix, which was initially due to be held for three years from 2025, will now be a reserve event next season and return to the Buddh International circuit in 2026.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
