MotoGP has announced a new two-year agreement with Silverstone, ensuring that the British Grand Prix will continue to be part of the calendar at least until 2028.
This news was made public just before this year’s race in the UK, marking the beginning of the second half of the 2026 season.
Although MotoGP has not achieved the same recent success as Formula 1 at Silverstone, the British market remains crucial for the championship. According to the championship, this agreement “provides a solid foundation to continue investing in the long-term success” of the event, which attracted nearly 100,000 fans last year.
To boost this year’s popularity, MotoGP organized a viewing party in London during the Dutch GP, and the official press conference for the British Grand Prix has also moved to the capital.
Stuart Pringle, CEO of Silverstone, commented: “This extension underscores our commitment to two-wheeled racing. It’s not just about signing a contract, but reaffirming our vision. Silverstone has proven its ability to host the highest level of motorsport worldwide – from MotoGP to Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
“This renewed partnership secures our position as the undisputed home of elite international racing in the UK. Extending our relationship is a confirmation of our shared commitment to provide the ultimate speed experience to the crowds here in Britain.”
MotoGP returned to Silverstone in 2010 at a time when the circuit was investing significant resources to improve its infrastructure, including the construction of the new “Silverstone Wing” complex.
Since then, the circuit has become an annual fixture on the calendar, despite repeated questions about the future of the event, with only the races in 2018 and 2020 canceled due to external factors.
The motorcycle racing competition visited Silverstone for the first time in 1977, which also marked the championship’s first foray into British territory after the Isle of Man TT acted as the de facto British round of the championship.
Donington Park took over as the venue for the British GP in 1987, before Silverstone returned to competition in the early last decade.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of the MotoGP group, stated: “The UK has a rich heritage in motorcycle racing and remains one of the most important markets for MotoGP. Since we returned to Silverstone in 2010, we have built a solid partnership and have managed to deliver unforgettable British Grand Prix weekends.
“Silverstone provides a fantastic stage for MotoGP, with eleven different winners in the last eleven races held at the circuit, a testament to the quality, competitiveness, and unpredictability of racing here.
This extension gives us the opportunity to continue investing in the event, strengthen our presence in the UK, and create even more value for our fans, teams, partners, and promoters in the coming years.”
Although the 2027 season calendar has not been published, MotoGP has confirmed that next year’s British Grand Prix will again take place in August.
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