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It’s been revealed that Hong Kong will officially join the MXGP calendar from 2019 following an announcement at the weekend’s 11th stop of the current world championship in Ottobiano, Italy.

The grand prix in Hong Kong will be on the MXGP calendar for three years starting from 2019, where it’s slated to be scheduled together with the MXGP of China in Shanghai.

“MXGP is growing in many aspects,” said Youthstream president Giuseppe Luongo. “Racing is amazing, facilities and paddock are more and more outstanding and the interest from national organisers is increasing year by year showing the rise of our championship all over the world.

“I’m really pleased about the agreement we reached Ashley Sauk for the organisation of the MXGP of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the greatest places in Asia and to bring MXGP in this fantastic city is something unique. I wish to thank Moonmoto Hong Kong and Ashley Sauk for the organisation of this prime event.”

Known as a strong economic, trade, and financial centre in the world’s largest motorcycle market, the Hong Kong stop is anticipated to be one of top rounds of next year’s series according to MXGP promoter Youthstream.