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MotoGP cancels three races but aims for July start
MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sports has announced that the German, Dutch and Finnish grands prix have been cancelled.
The German GP was due to take place from 19-21 June while the Dutch GP and Finnish GP were scheduled for 26-28 June and 10-12 July respectively.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of these three important grands prix on the MotoGP calendar.
“The German GP is raced on a truly unique track with an incredible history, and the KymiRing is an exciting new venue set to welcome Grand Prix motorcycle racing back to Finland for the first time since 1982.
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