The MotoGP class of 2010 will not be visiting Hungary as expected

The inaugural Hungarian MotoGP has been cancelled for a second time and replaced by a fourth race in Spain.

Governing body the FIM said the race at the new Balatonring circuit on 19 September would not go ahead because of construction work delays.

It will be replaced by the Grand Prix of Aragon at Spain's Motorland Aragon circuit on the same date.

Spain already has races scheduled for Jerez, Barcelona and Valencia in May, July and November respectively.

Construction of the 4.6km Balatonring in Savoly began in November 2008 but has been hit by problems.

The inaugural Hungarian MotoGP was initially scheduled for September 2009 but was postponed because a harsh winter and financial concerns left the project badly behind schedule.

2010 MotoGP calendar:

11 April Qatar, Losail

25 April Japan, Motegi

2 May Spain, Jerez

23 May France, Le Mans

6 June Italy, Mugello

20 June Great Britain, Silverstone

26 June Netherlands, Assen

4 July Catalunya, Barcelona

18 July Germany, Sachsenring

25 July United States, Laguna Seca

22 August Czech Republic, Brno

29 August United States, Indianapolis

5 September San Marino, Misano

19 September Spain, Aragon*

10 October Malaysia, Sepang

17 October Australia, Phillip Island

31 October Portugal, Estoril

7 November Spain, Valencia

* replaces Balatonring, Hungary

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