German MotoGP 2009 Sachsenring July 17-19

Another sporting date for your calendar: The 8th round of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. 

The German MotoGP World Championship main event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at the Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal (also known as the Alice Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland).  Practice begins on Friday July 17.  For all the latest news and updates about the MotoGP visit the official website.

Fans planning to travel out for the race can obtain a quote for travel insurance – or click on the links for Motorcycle Travel Insurance or European Motorcycle Breakdown Cover. The nearest airports are Dresden, Halle/Leipzig or Erfurt.  

Don’t forget to take along your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but remember that it is not a substitute for travel insurance!

Before you leave home visit our Travel Guide for Germany and follow the link for the Foreign Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign for important and updated travel advice.