Records on and off the track: MotoGP looks back on a historic 2025 season – the series is delighted with full grandstands and strong digital growth
MotoGP has set new standards with the 2025 season. Series promoter Dorna speaks of a historic year in both sporting and economic terms.
This development was significantly influenced by Marc Marquez, whose impressive story of sporting comeback, crowned with the 2025 world championship title on Ducati, saw a noticeable growth in the global fan base.
Overall, MotoGP has seen a 12 percent increase in its global fan base.
More MotoGP fans worldwide and at the track
This means that the global MotoGP community has now grown to 632 million people, according to a report published by Dorna on Thursday.
A new record was also set at the race tracks themselves, with 3.6 million spectators attending the Grands Prix in person. The absolute highlight was the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, where an impressive 312,000 fans gathered, setting an all-time record. A total of nine new spectator records were set at the tracks.
In sporting terms, 2025 was exceptionally close and diverse, apart from Marc Marquez’s dominance. In the longest season in MotoGP history, with 22 Grands Prix in 18 countries on five continents, five world champions were at the start at the same time.
Ten of the eleven teams managed to achieve at least one podium finish during the season. This is proof of the high level of performance in the field. In addition to Marc Marquez, his brother Alex also came more into focus and developed into an important factor in the drama of the championship over the course of the season. Both contributed to fans identifying more strongly than ever with a series that has been undergoing rapid change since Liberty Media’s entry.
MotoGP also sees growth in TV ratings
Dorna also reports solid growth in TV viewership figures. According to internal, unpublished data, average TV usage rose by nine percent. Interest in sprint races developed particularly dynamically, recording growth of 26 percent.
MotoGP is also reaching new heights in the digital realm. The brand has surpassed 60 million followers on social media. In addition, the official YouTube channel has broken the threshold of one billion minutes played.
The age structure of the fan base is particularly noteworthy. For the fifth year in a row, studies show that more than half of all MotoGP fans are younger than 35.
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta sees this as confirmation of the strategic direction. “2025 was a landmark season for MotoGP. A clear expression of our efforts to make our sport accessible to a new audience and build a deeper connection with our fans,” said the Spaniard.
At the same time, Ezpeleta emphasizes the global appeal of the series: “From record attendance figures and digital interaction to spectacular racing on the track, this year demonstrates the strength and vitality of our sport and highlights the power of MotoGP to inspire fans and partners around the world.”
