A major moment in Hungarian motorsport is unfolding this year as Balaton Park Circuit in Balatonfőkajár prepares to host both the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship rounds. At a press event held during the official MotoGP test sessions, State Secretary for Sport Ádám Schmidt hailed the occasion as a source of pride, opportunity, and joy for the country.
Schmidt emphasized the growing support for motorsport not only in Hungary but across Central and Eastern Europe. ‘Events like these focus the attention of the global motorsport community on Hungary,’ he said, highlighting the potential tourism boost as fans discover the Balaton region and beyond.
The 2025 season is shaping up to be historic for Hungarian motorsports, with the 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix returning to the newly renovated Hungaroring in August, in addition to the motorcycle racing events.
Schmidt also revealed plans for a unified national motorsport strategy, to be developed under the leadership of Hungaroring CEO Zsolt Gyulay, in cooperation with Zoltán Szujó, President of the Hungarian Motorsport Federation.
Szilvia Szondy, CEO of HUMDA (Hungarian Motorsport and Green Mobility Development Agency), shared that years of negotiation with MotoGP and Superbike rights holder Dorna had culminated in a ten-year agreement. While the MotoGP event is currently confirmed at Balaton Park for the next three years, location changes remain possible beyond that.
Ticket sales have met expectations, with entry prices being the most affordable in the region—cheaper than in Austria or the Czech Republic.
Szondy also spoke of HUMDA’s ongoing efforts to develop young talent, noting their support of 29 riders and two teams so far. ‘We hope many young people will be inspired to pursue this sport,’ she said, referencing the agency’s dedicated motorsport academy.
Adrienn Dancsó Walterné, COO of Balaton Park Circuit, detailed the extensive upgrades made to earn top-tier licensing for motorcycle racing. These included expanding run-off zones and modifying the layout, reducing the track’s length slightly from 4115 to 4074 metres when used by motorcycles.
The Superbike round will take place 25–27 July, while MotoGP roars into Balaton Park from 22–24 August. Both events are expected to offer a world-class racing experience and play a key role in Hungary’s motorsport development.
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