Brazil, Argentina added to MotoGP calendar

Mies (Switzerland): Brazil and Argentina have been included on the 2014 MotoGP calendar, the sport`s governing body FIM announced.

The Nelson Piquet track in Brasilia will stage the championship`s 15th round Sep 28 while the Termas de Rio Honda circuit in northern Argentina will host the year`s third race April 27. It is the first time since 2004 that Brazil has been included on the calendar of motorcycling`s premier competition. Argentina has not staged a motorcycle Grand Prix since 1999. California`s Laguna Seca circuit has been dropped from the 2014 circuit but the US remains represented by Indianapolis and Austin. The 2014 MotoGP calendar, announced on Wednesday: 23 March Losail, Qatar 13 April Austin, USA 27 April Rio Hondo, Argentina 04 May Jerez, Spain 18 May Le Mans, France 01 June Mugello, Italy 15 June Barcelona, Catalunya 28 June Assen, Netherlands 13 July Sachsenring, Germany 10 August Indianapolis, USA 17 August Brno, Czech Republic 31 August Silverstone, Britain 14 September Misano, San Marino 21 September Aragon, Spain 28 September Brasilia, Brazil 12 October Sepang, Malaysia 19 October Motegi, Japan 26 October Phillip Island, Australia 09 November Valencia, Spain IANS