British Grand Prix Stays on MotoGP Calendar Until 2028
The extension keeps the British Grand Prix on the MotoGP calendar after 11 different riders won the last 11 races at Silverstone, organizers said.
- On June 8, 2026, MotoGP announced a contract extension with Silverstone, securing the British Grand Prix on the MotoGP World Championship calendar through the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- The British Grand Prix returned to Silverstone, which also hosts Formula One races, after a 24-year absence in 2010, establishing the circuit as a premier international motorsport venue.
- Eleven different riders have won the last 11 British Grands Prix held at Silverstone, demonstrating the circuit's reputation for competitive and unpredictable racing.
- MotoGP Group chief executive Carmelo Ezpeleta said, "The UK has a rich motorcycle racing heritage and remains one of the most important markets for MotoGP." Silverstone chief executive Stuart Pringle added, "This extension underscores our commitment to two-wheel racing."
- This year's British Grand Prix takes place on Sunday as the 12th of 22 races in the current MotoGP season, with further details regarding the 2027 event to be announced in due course.
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The management of the MotoGP motorcycle competition has announced that the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will remain on the calendar until at least 2028.
The Silverstone circuit will continue to host the Great Britain Grand Prix until at least 2028. The MotoGP organizers officially extended the contract between the British route and the World Championship for two seasons on Thursday.
Silverstone extends British MotoGP deal until 2028
Silverstone has extended its agreement with MotoGP to host the British Grand Prix until at least 2028. Silverstone returned to the MotoGP calendar in 2010, although the event was run on behalf of the non-starting Circuit of Wales until 2015. The circuit replaced Donington when the Leicestershire track underwent major renovations at the end of the 2000s in a failed bid to host the F1 British Grand Prix. 2028 will be the 18th MotoGP race at Silver…
The management of the MotoGP motorcycle competition has announced that the British Grand Prix at Silverstone will remain on the calendar until at least 2028, the French news agency AFP reported.
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