The 2015 MotoGP season continues to thrill and excite, and the sport returns to Silverstone – the ‘Home of British Motorsport’ – from the 28-30 August.
Motorbike legend Valentino Rossi currently leads the way in the title fight, ahead of Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Iannone and 2014 champion Marc Marquez. Here is your ultimate guide to the MotoGP British Grand Prix.
Fact File:
Date: 28-30 August 2015
Location: Silverstone Circuit
Track length: 3.667 miles
Corners: 18
Race laps: 20
Lap record: 2:01.941, Dani Pedrosa, 2013
Average speed: 107.6mph (173.2kph)
Top speed: 204.2mph (328.6kph)
Support races: Moto2, Moto3
Top Spectator Spots:
Club Corner Grandstand – This vantage point provides a great view of Stowe, the Vale chicane and the Club complex, as well as the Silverstone Wing.
National Pit Straight Grandstand – MotoGP will use the old pit lane complex and start line, meaning Copse is the first corner. The opening lap always provides drama, and a seat in the National Pit Straight grandstand will allow you to watch the bikes leave the grid.
Luffield Grandstand – The atmosphere is always electric on a big race meeting at Luffield, and you get a good view of the Wellington Straight, Brooklands, Luffield (of course) and Woodcote.
In general admission? Sitting at the end of Stowe is a good spot, to see the bikes approaching at speed and tackling the challenging right-hander. MotoGP will look at its best through Becketts, so watching from the GA banks there is a good shout. Copse will also be a good viewing point, especially for the start.
Timetable (local time):
Friday 28 August
09:00 - 09:40 Moto3 Free Practice 1
09:55 - 10:40 MotoGP Free Practice 1
10:55 - 11:40 Moto2 Free Practice 1
13:10 - 13:50 Moto3 Free Practice 2
14:05 - 14:50 MotoGP Free Practice 2
15:05 - 15:50 Moto2 Free Practice 2
Saturday 29 August
09:00 - 09:40 Moto3 Free Practice 3
09:55 - 10:40 MotoGP Free Practice 3
10:55 - 11:40 Moto2 Free Practice 3
12:35 - 13:15 Moto3 Qualifying
13:30 - 14:00 MotoGP Free Practice 4
14:10 - 14:25 MotoGP Qualifying 1
14:35 - 14:50 MotoGP Qualifying 2
15:05 - 15:50 Moto2 Qualifying
Sunday 30 August
09:00 - 09:20 Moto2 Warm Up
09:30 - 09:50 MotoGP Warm Up
10:00 - 10:20 Moto3 Warm Up
11:20 Moto2 Race (18 laps)
13:00 MotoGP Race (20 Laps)
14:30 Moto3 Race (17 laps)
Where to stay?
Silverstone is fairly rural in location compared to many race tracks, but there are plenty of accommodation options. The Holiday Inn Oxford is situated less than an hour away from the circuit - 29 minutes to be exact with no traffic issues. It is in the perfect location for the MotoGP British Grand Prix, and is close to the A43, M40 and M4.
The modern hotel includes a range of plush, spacious rooms, Wi-Fi access, its own health club, restaurant and bar. It is a great option for those planning to watch the pinnacle of motorbike racing at one of the most historic tracks in the world.
This article is sponsored by Holiday Inn.
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Fact File:
Date: 28-30 August 2015
Location: Silverstone Circuit
Track length: 3.667 miles
Corners: 18
Race laps: 20
Lap record: 2:01.941, Dani Pedrosa, 2013
Average speed: 107.6mph (173.2kph)
Top speed: 204.2mph (328.6kph)
Support races: Moto2, Moto3
Top Spectator Spots:
Club Corner Grandstand – This vantage point provides a great view of Stowe, the Vale chicane and the Club complex, as well as the Silverstone Wing.
National Pit Straight Grandstand – MotoGP will use the old pit lane complex and start line, meaning Copse is the first corner. The opening lap always provides drama, and a seat in the National Pit Straight grandstand will allow you to watch the bikes leave the grid.
Luffield Grandstand – The atmosphere is always electric on a big race meeting at Luffield, and you get a good view of the Wellington Straight, Brooklands, Luffield (of course) and Woodcote.
In general admission? Sitting at the end of Stowe is a good spot, to see the bikes approaching at speed and tackling the challenging right-hander. MotoGP will look at its best through Becketts, so watching from the GA banks there is a good shout. Copse will also be a good viewing point, especially for the start.
Timetable (local time):
Friday 28 August
09:00 - 09:40 Moto3 Free Practice 1
09:55 - 10:40 MotoGP Free Practice 1
10:55 - 11:40 Moto2 Free Practice 1
13:10 - 13:50 Moto3 Free Practice 2
14:05 - 14:50 MotoGP Free Practice 2
15:05 - 15:50 Moto2 Free Practice 2
Saturday 29 August
09:00 - 09:40 Moto3 Free Practice 3
09:55 - 10:40 MotoGP Free Practice 3
10:55 - 11:40 Moto2 Free Practice 3
12:35 - 13:15 Moto3 Qualifying
13:30 - 14:00 MotoGP Free Practice 4
14:10 - 14:25 MotoGP Qualifying 1
14:35 - 14:50 MotoGP Qualifying 2
15:05 - 15:50 Moto2 Qualifying
Sunday 30 August
09:00 - 09:20 Moto2 Warm Up
09:30 - 09:50 MotoGP Warm Up
10:00 - 10:20 Moto3 Warm Up
11:20 Moto2 Race (18 laps)
13:00 MotoGP Race (20 Laps)
14:30 Moto3 Race (17 laps)
Where to stay?
Silverstone is fairly rural in location compared to many race tracks, but there are plenty of accommodation options. The Holiday Inn Oxford is situated less than an hour away from the circuit - 29 minutes to be exact with no traffic issues. It is in the perfect location for the MotoGP British Grand Prix, and is close to the A43, M40 and M4.
The modern hotel includes a range of plush, spacious rooms, Wi-Fi access, its own health club, restaurant and bar. It is a great option for those planning to watch the pinnacle of motorbike racing at one of the most historic tracks in the world.
This article is sponsored by Holiday Inn.
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