Hungarian government issues a statement on Balaton Park's future

Balaton Park hasn't been the only controversial circuit with an uncertain future. This year, we have already seen some of the most drastic changes and alterations to the MotoGP calendar in recent memory.

First of all, the shock removal of Phillip Island in place of an Adelaide street track from 2027 onwards was a painful blow for many fans to accept, especially considering the racing it produces and the long history it has contributed to the sport.

Next came the suggestion of a future Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, though whether or not it will be feasable to host a MotoGP race at such a track remains uncertain. Middle Eastern races across all of motorsport were then thrown into turmoil by the ongoing conflict in the region, leading to the postponement of the Qatar Grand Prix until later in the year.

And that's without even mentioning the chaos of the South American circuits, as Argentina scrapped a perfectly good Termas track in favour of an expensive revamp project in Buenos Aires, and Brazil is still reeling after their crumbling track and sinkhole saga caused something of an international embarrassment.

It’s a lot to keep track of, and this week it was announced that the Hungarian MotoGP and Superbike races will take place on their planned dates.

In a statement in the Hungarian ‘Magyar Közlöny’, it was confirmed that the organisers responsible for the F1 Hungarian GP will be on board, and both the MotoGP and Superbike races were declared ‘sporting events of significant importance’. The government has also declared new investment in the facilities and surrounding infrastructure with the hopes of boosting tourism and accessibility to the area.

While it might not be a fan-favourite in terms of the racing possible there - Balaton Park is a notoriously narrow and relatively slow-speed track - it is still an important stop on the calendar for the Central and Eastern European region. The race is scheduled to be held there in 2027, but no announcements regarding 2028 and beyond have been made yet.