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Dorna and FIM will suspend the MotoE series after this season, citing fan engagement and market trends, with MotoGP fuels set to become 100 percent non-fossil by 2027.
MotoE to go on hiatus following 2025 season (X)
MotoGP organisers Dorna and the motorcycle racing governing body FIM have announced that the electric MotoE series, launched in 2019 as a grand prix support championship, will be suspended at the end of the current season.
This decision precedes the penultimate round at Misano this weekend.
Why Is MotoE Ending?
In a joint statement, Dorna and FIM explained their reasoning, citing both fan engagement and the advancements in the broader motorcycle market as decisive factors.
“MotoGP fuels will become 100% non-fossil from 2027, increasing from a minimum of 40% non-fossil from 2024,” the statement said.
Jorge Viegas, FIM president, said in the released statement: “Today we announce the suspension of the FIM MotoE World Championship as from the end of this season. In fact, and despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven’t reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes. The racing has been really fantastic and I would like to thank all the riders and teams that have competed in MotoE, and of course Dorna. Together we look to the future and are ready to embrace any new innovations and technologies.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, said in the released statement: “MotoE has delivered some incredible on-track action and crowned champions and winners, playing a valuable role in MotoGP’s mission to innovate, fearlessly, and never shy away from staging something new. As we continuously strive for innovation on and off track, we must be equally unafraid of listening to our fanbase and the new audiences we seek to connect with, and observe market development. In doing so, together with the FIM, we have decided that the time is right to put MotoE on hiatus at the end of this season. We would like to thank all the riders and teams, Ducati, our partners and all the personnel who have made MotoE a reality since its inception in 2019. Thank you for joining us on this valuable journey.”
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin… Read More
September 11, 2025, 17:09 IST
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