Indianapolis Motor Speedway has confirmed that MotoGP will return to the racetrack after signing a new single-year deal with Dorna Sports SL, the commercial rights holder for the sport.

The new extension means that Indianapolis will remain on the MotoGP circuit for a fourth year running. Financial details of the new deal were not revealed.

Dorna Sports chief executive officer, Carmelo Ezpeleta, said, "The extension of the agreement for a further year allows all parties involved to continue providing a superb weekend of racing at Indianapolis next season. It permits all possibilities to be explored at the end of 2011 when the current contractual agreement with the MSMA and IRTA is reviewed, as MotoGP continues to develop into a new era in the sport in 2012."

Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and chief executive officer, said, "We're thrilled to welcome back the stars and machines of MotoGP in 2011. This is a unique weekend that our fans enjoy, bringing the international flavour and great action of MotoGP to the Speedway. It has been a successful race for the last three years, including a great partnership with Red Bull, and we are working hard to continue to develop the event."

Source: SportsPro