After the long summer break, the MotoGP bikes are revved up for the 10th race of the season scheduled for August 2 to 4 at the Automotodrom Brno, in the Czech Republic. ​

The circuit was originally named after Tomas Masaryk, the founder and first President of Czechoslovakia, and the current layout was opened in 1987. ​

The track measures nearly 5,403 km (3.4 miles), making this the fourth longest track in the World Championship. The straightaways are fairly short: they range from 35 meters (115 feet) to 636.56 meters (2,088 feet), this last one positioned at the finish line. Although there are 14 corners (8 to the right), the average per lap is almost identical to the number at Losail (Qatar), where the MotoGP bikes reach speeds of more than 350 km/h (217 mph). ​

Between the second km (1.2 miles) and fifth km (3.1 miles), the track stands out for steep slopes. The lowest point has an altitude of 376 meters (1,234 feet) above sea level while the highest point measures 450 meters (1,476 feet). ​