"Our contract ended in 2026, but I've the enormous pleasure, honour and pride to announce that it's been extended until 2031," promoter Claude Michy told a press conference.

Le Mans' fabled Bugatti circuit has hosted the race every year since 2000, with last year's weekend pulling in a near 300,000 record crowd.

This season's race takes place on May 9-11.

The French motorbike grand prix, first held in 1920, was held at various circuits, including Le Mans where the track was constructed in 1965.

It will remain at Le Mans, which in 2023 held the 1,000th race in MotoGP history, until 2031.