Overview
- A two-year contract signed between MotoGP and Silverstone was announced on Thursday, keeping the British Grand Prix at the circuit through at least 2028.
- MotoGP framed the deal as a firm commitment that removes near-term venue uncertainty and prevents a return to Donington or the loss of the UK round.
- CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said the agreement lets the series keep investing in the important UK market, and Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle described it as a reaffirmation of the circuit’s role for elite two-wheel racing.
- Organisers acknowledge MotoGP has not matched Formula 1's commercial draw at Silverstone and attracted just under 100,000 fans last year, so they have trialled fan outreach like London watch parties and moving pre-event press activity to boost engagement.
- Silverstone has hosted the British GP since 2010 with only two cancellations since then, and MotoGP expects next year's August round to coincide with the championship’s shift to 850cc machines, shaping planning for teams, promoters and fans.