A bit of publicity for the upcoming official MotoGP25 game may also give a slight advantage to the Aprilia rider, as Marco Bezzecchi rides new circuit Balaton Park in a videogame.
The venue is a new addition to both the MotoGP and World Superbike calendars in 2025, with WSB visiting in July and MotoGP turning up in August. Opened in Hungary in 2023, the track is still awaiting final FIM homologation, and the one 2.557 mile layout will feature some changes for motorcycle racing with alterations redesigned by Loris Capirossi.
It’s fairly common in car racing for drivers and teams at all levels to increasingly use sim racing for training and testing, with some virtual racers making the switch to real competition with decent results. But simulating motorcycle physics is much more difficult, especially given the lack of physical forces on rider and bike.
But it can certainly still help with learning a new track or layout, especially as MotoGP teams, riders and tyre supplier Michelin will only get to visit for an official test in June.
The latest in the MotoGP game series is also interesting as it will include the chance to ride motards, minibikes and flat trackers as part of your rider training. Hopefully without the real world complications of pre-season injuries which have seriously impacted several riders this year.
If you’re interested in virtual racing on two and four wheels, you can check out detailed coverage of all the best motorcycle simulators and racing games at our other site, OnlineRaceDriver.com.
The MotoGP 25 game launches on April 30th for the PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store, the PS4 and PS5 via the PlayStation Store, the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S via the Microsoft Store, and the Nintendo Switch via the eShop (the Switch version doesn’t include cross-play, LiveGP or UGC content). You can also find physical copies available via Amazon (affiliate link).