MotoGP has given the British Grand Prix long-term certainty by extending its partnership with Silverstone through the 2027 and 2028 seasons. For the MotoGP schedule, it is a significant confirmation: the British round will stay at a circuit that has already become firmly established on the calendar again since 2010.
That matters because Silverstone is not just another stop on the MotoGP World Championship calendar. It is one of the UK’s major racing venues and also hosts Formula 1 and the European Le Mans Series, so the extension reinforces its place in world motorsport rather than leaving the British Grand Prix in limbo after 2026.
Silverstone keeps its place on the calendar
This year’s British Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, 9 August and will be the 12th of 22 races in the 2026 calendar. The race already has strong momentum at Silverstone, with 11 different winners in the last 11 Grands Prix hosted there. That level of variety is one reason MotoGP has continued to view the circuit as a key venue.
Stuart Pringle, the CEO of Silverstone, said the extension underscores the circuit’s commitment to two-wheel racing. He also said the renewed partnership secures Silverstone’s place as the undisputed home of elite international racing. In practical terms, it means the British Grand Prix will remain at Silverstone rather than becoming an open question for the seasons beyond 2026.
Why MotoGP values the UK
Carmelo Ezpeleta said the UK has a rich motorcycle racing heritage and remains one of the most important markets for MotoGP. He also pointed to Silverstone as a strong stage for the championship, noting that the run of 11 different winners in the last 11 Grands Prix at the circuit underlines the quality, competitiveness and unpredictability of racing there.
The wider picture is straightforward. The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar through 2028, and Silverstone will continue to host it. With the 2027 seasons and 2028 seasons now covered, MotoGP has removed any immediate uncertainty around one of its most important races in the UK.
Silverstone’s return to the FIA World Endurance Championship schedule in 2027 also underlines how central the circuit remains across major international racing. For MotoGP, though, the headline is clear: the British Grand Prix has a secure home, and the schedule now reflects that stability for two more seasons.
