British Motorcycle Grand Prix
| Date | Country | Grand Prix | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th February – 2nd March | Thailand | Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix | Chang International Circuit |
| 14th – 16th March | Argentina | Argentina Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Termas De Rio Hondo |
| 28th – 30th March | USA | Motorcycle Grand Prix of the Americas | Circuit of the Americas |
| 11th – 13th April | Qatar | Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit |
| 25th – 27th April | Spain | Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuito De Jerez – Angel Nieto |
| 9th – 11th May | France | French Motorcycle Grand Prix | Bugatti Circuit, LE Mans |
| 23rd – 25th May | United Kingdom | British Motorcycle Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit |
| 6th – 8th June | Aragon | Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix | Motorland Aragon, Alcaniz |
| 20th – 22nd June | Italy | Italian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello |
| 27th – 29th June | Netherlands | Dutch TT | TT Circuit Assen |
| 11th – 13th July | Germany | German Motorcycle Grand Prix | Sachsenring |
| 18th – 20th July | Czechia | Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix | Automotodrom Brno |
| 15th – 17th August | Austria | Austrian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring - Spielberg |
| 22nd – 24th August | Hungary | Hungarian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Balaton Park |
| 5th – 7th September | Catalonia | Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| 12th – 14th September | San Marino | San Marino and the Rimini Riviera Motorcycle Grand Prix | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli |
| 26th – 28th September | Japan | Japanese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Mobility Resort Motegi |
| 3rd – 5th October | Indonesia | Indonesian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Pertamina Mandalika Circuit |
| 17th – 19th October | Australia | Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Philip Island Grand Prix Circuit |
| 24th – 26th October | Malaysia | Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix | Petronas Sepang International Circuit |
| 7th – 9th November | Portugal | Portuguese Motorcycle Grand Prix | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve |
| 14th – 16th November | Valencia | Valencian Community Motorcycle Grand Prix | Circuit Ricardo Tormo |
The British Motorcycle Grand Prix is a prominent event in the MotoGP calendar and is well regarded for its thrilling races. Apart from its races, the British Motorcycle Grand Prix also has a rich history. Held for the first time in 1977 at the Silverstone Circuit, the British Motorcycle Grand Prix took the MotoGP event by storm and was able to solidify its position in the championship. Over the years, the event was held at several venues, including Donington Park. However, in 2010, the race returned to the Silverstone Circuit and has been held there ever since then. The most notable winner of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, who claimed victory 8 times, is Valentino Rossi while the most successful manufacturer is Honda, having 42 wins.
Silverstone Circuit
| Circuit length | 5.891 km |
| Number of Corners | 18 |
| Lap record | 1:27.369 by Lewis Hamilton (2019) |
| First Grand Prix | 1950 |
| Direction | Clockwise |
| Capacity | 150,000 |
One of the most renowned motorsports racetracks, the Silverstone Circuit is located in Northamptonshire England. Originally the circuit was a World War 2 airfield and was converted into a racetrack in 1948. Over the years, the Silverstone Circuit has played host to several notable events including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, and the British Grand Prix. Running in a clockwise direction, the circuit has the ability to accommodate 150,00 spectators and is known for its thrilling races and electrifying atmosphere.
History of the Silverstone Circuit
The Silverstone Circuit has a fascinating history, that tells a tale of the conversion of a dismal place into an enthralling one. The Silverstone Circuit was initially a World War II airfield and was known as the RAF Silverstone. The airfield saw its first race in 1947 when a group of friends arranged an impromptu race that later became known as the Mutton Grand Prix. In 1948, the Royal Automobile Club aka RAC took a lease on the RAF Silverstone and began constructing a formal racetrack. The Silverstone Circuit was officially inaugurated in 1948 when it hosted the British Grand Prix. In 1977, the circuit replaced the Man TT on the MotoGP calendar and went on to host the championship till 1986. MotoGP returned to the Silverstone Circuit in 2010, and since then has been held there.
Silverstone Circuit Topography
Located near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury, the Silverstone Circuit is famous for its varied and challenging topography. Occupying a land of 5.891 km, the circuit features 18 turns and a relatively flat elevation. Some of its most prominent corners include the Abbey, Village and the Loop, Luffield, Copse, Maggots and Becketts, and Stowe. Two key sections in the Silverstone Circuit are the Hanger Straight which is regarded as the longest straight on the track, and the. Arena Section that consists of a series of tight corners. Over the years, the circuit has gone through multiple configurations to offer varying challenges.
Cost of British Motorcycle Grand Prix
| Grandstand/Tickets | Day | Price |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 3-Day | $245 |
| Club Corner | 3-Day | $307 |
| Hamilton Straight A | 3-Day | $286 |
| KTM Fan Stand | 3-Day | $358 |
| Marc Marquez Stand | 3-Day | $358 |
| Ducati Fan Stand | 3-Day | $358 |
| Abbey | 3-Day | TBD |
| International Paddock Stand | 3-Day | TBD |
| Woodcote B | 3-Day | TBD |
MotoGP 2025 Drivers and Sponsors
| Team | Constructor | Motorcycle | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Racing | Aprilia | RS-GP25 | Marco Bezzecchi |
| Jorge Martín | |||
| Trackhouse MotoGP Team | Raúl Fernández | ||
| Ai Ogura | |||
| Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati | Desmosedici GP25 | Francesco Bagnaia |
| Marc Márquez | |||
| Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | Fabio Di Giannantonio | ||
| Desmosedici GP24 | Franco Morbidelli | ||
| Gresini Racing MotoGP | Fermín Aldeguer | ||
| Álex Márquez | |||
| Castrol Honda LCR Idemitsu Honda LCR |
Honda | RC213V | Johann Zarco |
| Somkiat Chantra | |||
| Honda HRC | Luca Marini | ||
| Joan Mir | |||
| Red Bull KTM Factory Racing | KTM | RC16 | Brad Binder |
| Pedro Acosta | |||
| Red Bull KTM Tech3 | Maverick Viñales | ||
| Enea Bastianini | |||
| Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team | Yamaha | YZR-M1 | Fabio Quartararo |
| Álex Rins | |||
| Prima Pramac Yamaha | Jack Miller | ||
| Miguel Oliveira |