With the 2025 MotoGP season fast approaching, excitement is building as teams prepare to unveil their new liveries and lineups. The pre-season buzz is heightened this year by MotoGP’s inaugural official event in Thailand on 9 February, which promises a grand spectacle with the entire grid assembled for fan activities, bike demos in Bangkok, and more. However, individual team launch events will remain the primary stage for showcasing new liveries and riders.
Here’s the complete schedule of MotoGP 2025 team launch events:
14 January – Trackhouse Racing
- Details: The Aprilia satellite team will kick off launch season from its base in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Riders: Raul Fernandez and rookie Ai Ogura.
- Highlights: A fresh livery influenced by its new partnership with Gulf, expected to bring a twist to its 2024 design.
16 January – Aprilia Factory Racing
- Details: The factory Aprilia team’s launch will mark the debut of world champion Jorge Martin in its works colours alongside Marco Bezzecchi.
- Key Moment: Martin may reveal a switch from his usual race number 89 to the coveted #1.
- Location: Details are yet to be disclosed.
18 January – Gresini Racing
- Details: The Ducati satellite squad will showcase its GP24 machines at the iconic Imola circuit in Italy.
- Riders: Alex Marquez and rookie Fermin Aldeguer.
20 January – Ducati Corse
- Details: Ducati’s highly anticipated launch will feature eight-time world champion Marc Marquez in Ducati’s works colours for the first time, joining Francesco Bagnaia.
- Location: Madonna di Campiglio ski resort in Italy.
- Significance: Marquez’s move to Ducati is expected to be one of the season’s biggest stories.
31 January – Yamaha and Pramac Racing
- Details: A joint event in Kuala Lumpur will unveil Yamaha’s factory team alongside its new satellite partner, Pramac Racing.
- Riders:
- Yamaha Factory: Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins.
- Pramac Yamaha: Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira.
1 February – Honda Factory Racing
- Details: Honda will reveal a new livery, marking the first launch in 30 years without Repsol branding following the end of their partnership.
- Riders: Joan Mir and Luca Marini.
8 February – LCR Honda
- Details: LCR Honda will showcase two distinct liveries, with Johann Zarco backed by Repsol and Somkiat Chantra sponsored by Idemitsu.
- Location: Bangkok, just ahead of MotoGP’s official pre-season event.
9 February – MotoGP Official Launch Event
- Details: MotoGP’s pre-season party in Bangkok will feature fan engagement activities, bike demonstrations, and the entire grid coming together.
- Significance: The event will set the tone for the final pre-season test in Buriram starting 12 February and the season opener in Thailand from 28 February to 2 March.
MotoGP’s 2025 pre-season launch calendar offers fans an exciting buildup to what promises to be a thrilling season. From fresh partnerships to new rider-team combinations, the upcoming liveries and events will set the stage for an action-packed year on the grid.
