Silverstone secures new MotoGP deal through 2028
Silverstone will remain the home of MotoGP in the UK after agreeing to a new short-term deal.
Silverstone will remain the home of the British MotoGP until the end of 2028, after agreeing to a new short-term deal.
The new agreement for the Northamptonshire-based circuit puts an end to speculation that MotoGP could switch to Donington Park, which currently hosts the WorldSBK Championship.
Silverstone has staged the British MotoGP since 2010, with races held every year except 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and 2018 when the Grand Prix was cancelled due to poor weather.
Silverstone is also responsible for producing one of the closest finishes in MotoGP history, when Alex Rins beat Marc Marquez by just 0.013s in 2019.
The new deal between Silverstone and MotoGP was announced on the eve of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, which gets underway with free practice on Friday morning.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, said this about the new deal:
“The UK has a rich motorcycle racing heritage and remains one of the most important markets for MotoGP. Since returning to Silverstone in 2010, we have built a strong partnership and together delivered some unforgettable British Grand Prix weekends.
“Silverstone provides a fantastic stage for MotoGP, eleven different winners in the last eleven Grands Prix hosted at the circuit is a testament to the quality, competitiveness and unpredictability of racing at the circuit.
“This extension gives us the opportunity to keep investing in the event, strengthen our presence in the UK and create even more value for our fans, teams, partners and promoters over the coming years.”
In recent years fan attendance for the British MotoGP has been widely overshadowed by that of F1, with MotoGP attendance figures hurt by the lack of having a British rider in the premier class.
Stuart Pringle, CEO of Silverstone, added:
"This extension underscores our commitment to two-wheel racing. It's not just about signing a contract; it's about reaffirming our vision. Silverstone has proven its capability to host the pinnacle of global motorsport—from MotoGP to Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship.”
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