MotoGP: Silverstone signs five year deal
Visordown broke the news over six months ago, now it's official
SILVERSTONE Circuits Limited has signed a five year agreement with Dorna Sports, the commercial and television rights holder for MotoGP, which will see the Northamptonshire circuit host the British Grand Prix from 2010.
Having hosted MotoGP between 1977 and 1986, Silverstone is no stranger to the top flight of two-wheeled sport, and the classic battle of 1979 between Kenny Roberts and Barry Sheene is one which sticks in many an older fan’s memory.
Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, is thrilled to see top flight motorcycle racing back on the calendar at the Home of British Motor Racing.
Phillips commented, “Silverstone is the UK’s premier motor racing venue and we are thoroughly looking forward to hosting the world’s premier motorcycle racing event from 2010. We have worked closely with Dorna Sports to bring MotoGP to Silverstone and both parties are extremely excited about the opportunity to take this world-class event to another level.
“Silverstone is a unique UK race circuit; rich in heritage and unrivalled in terms of what we are able to offer fans, championships and teams. The Grand Prix circuit offers a combination of high speed straights and technical corners, presenting a real challenge to the riders, while the facilities for teams and spectators are second to none.
“The circuit is also recognised as being one of the most easily accessible in the world. All of these factors, along with Silverstone’s vast experience of hosting world class international events, contributed to MotoGP coming to Silverstone.”
Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta stated: “We are delighted that the MotoGP World Championship is returning to Silverstone as of 2010. The venue has excellent facilities and a circuit with a great heritage, having hosted some superb Grand Prix racing in the 1970s and 1980s. We are sure that MotoGP’s visits to the UK will continue to be highly successful when we make the historic move back to Silverstone next year.”
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Where's Dodington Park  ,and get the drinks in
Posted: 13/01/2009 at 15:30
big mistake, think they'll lose a few customers there brands mallory snetterton even these all would have been 10 times better than shitterstone sorry silverstone
Posted: 13/01/2009 at 22:32
big mistake, think they'll lose a few customers there mallory snetterton even these all would have been 10 times better than shitterstone sorry silverstone
Mallory and Snetterton ???? Like a Moto GP rider would want to go to either of those 
Posted: 14/01/2009 at 10:38
They've got their work cut-out, that's for sure. It's such a shame the people behind Rockingham made such a balls-up of the whole project. That had the makings of a good track and it's great to ride. In my opinion it's a better place for a closely fought MotoGP race than Silverstone, but then again, what exactly was wrong with Donny.. Presumably Silvestone offered more money. Pretty sure money is the driving factor, spectacle, track, spectators, are all very secondary and probably don't feature in the decision.
Posted: 14/01/2009 at 11:10
This is crap. Silverstone is shite. i think the numbers will drop off for the moto gp
Posted: 14/01/2009 at 11:11
This is crap. Silverstone is shite. i think the numbers will drop off for the moto gp
Spectators or competitors? At this rate there won't be many of each.
Posted: 14/01/2009 at 11:21
Yeh true Rubbish to spectate from and not that fussed on riding the track either. Been to national and GP and nothing special
Posted: 14/01/2009 at 11:27
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