After some errors in recent years due to the ambiguous situation at the Circuit of Wales, it has been decided that the British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone for the next three years.
Dorna Sports has announced that the Silverstone circuit will continue to host the British round of the FIM MotoGP World Championship for the next three years. The 2018 edition will take place from August 24 to 26. This contract will secure the future of MotoGP in the UK following the termination of the agreement with the Circuit of Wales.
Stuart pringle (General Manager of Silverstone):
“A lot of time and money has been invested over recent years to ensure MotoGP spectators, teams and riders enjoy what Silverstone has to offer and we are delighted to have secured the contract until 2020.
“Motorcycle racing is as much a part of Silverstone’s heritage as motor racing and we look forward to welcoming the Championship and its fans there next August.” We have been working on family-friendly pricing, including the reintroduction of free access for children aged under 11 which we hope will be well received. Sales will begin at 10am on Monday 00 November on silverstone.co.uk. »
Carmelo Ezpeleta (CEO of Dorna Sports):
“Silverstone is an iconic British circuit, so we are naturally delighted to be able to continue racing at this circuit. The UK is an important market for Dorna and it needs to feature on the MotoGP calendar, particularly with the arrival of the British Talent Cup next year, which we hope will generate interest next year. generation of young British talents.
“We’re looking forward to bringing more entertainment to the fans at the British Grand Prix and I’m sure they will be just as happy as we are to have Silverstone on the calendar for the next three years.” »
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