World Motocross will have a new home in Italy as of next season. Image: Ray Archer.

Youthstream has announced that the FIM Motocross World Championship and the Motocross of Nations will be held at Maggiora in Italy over the next decade.

The GP round will debut next season in 2013 and continue until 2020, apart from 2016 as the MXoN will be held at the circuit during that year. The Motocross of Nations will be held at Maggiora during the 2016 and 2021 seasons.

“For us it’s dream come true,” Giuseppe Luongo, president of Youthstream Group, said. “Special thanks go out to Mr. Stefano Avandero and Paolo Schneider for their belief in the potential of Maggiora and their partnership with Youthstream.

“I have a special attachment to Maggiora because aside from organising many major events there, such as GPs and the Masters of Motocross, I was the organiser of the well-known MXoN in 1986 in Maggiora, which was won by the American Dream Team.

“The circuit of Maggiora together with Glen Helen are the best motocross circuits in the world. They are really the ‘typical’ motocross circuits and I am sure that with all the modern improvements we will bring, it will be something exceptional.

“It’s not only based on creating the greatest venue for motocross in Europe but also creating a venue to welcome other big entertainment shows, and at the same time to bring back the media and public’s interest to this region and revenue to the community.

“With this achievement we have really found the best compromise for motocross which is a traditional circuit and all the modern facilities, I hope this can be the example for many other circuits in the future.”

Luongo added that Youthstream is still interested in adding a second Grand Prix of Italy in the future.