July 19 is the date for what will be the first race of the season, after the planned curtain-raiser in Qatar had to be axed at short notice.

The first race is set to be in Jerez in Spain behind closed doors, with a second to be held at the same venue a week later.

Brno in the Czech Republic is the destination for the third race of the truncated season, with organisers hoping there will be some spectators present, although that may prove overly ambitious.

Back-to-back races in Austria - on the same course - and two races on the same track in San Marino follow, before stopovers in Barcelona and Le Mans.

Two races in Aragón and two in Valencia follow, meaning half of the confirmed new schedule takes places in Spain.

November 15 is the date for the final race in Valencia.

It is hoped that races can be held in the United States, Argentina, Thailand and Malaysia after MotoGP's European mini-tour is complete, but that will depend on international travel restrictions, Government policies and the global health situation.

This season's races in Italy, Germany, Finland, The Netherlands, Britain, Australia and Japan have all been cancelled.

MotoGP's new schedule mirrors that of Formula One, which has announced eight races in Europe.

The revamped Formula One season is due to start on July 5 in Austria, with a second race at the same circuit following a week later.

Formula One races in Japan, Azerbaijan and Singapore were all cancelled today, having originally been postponed.