Why Silverstone should be regarded as MotoGP's rightful UK home

OPINION: Many of the UK’s MotoGP fans would prefer Donington Park to host the British GP beyond the expiry of Silverstone's current deal. But the circuit's fast, flowing circuit provides the best racing and should be regarded as its best bet for the foreseeable future

Lewis Duncan Aug 26, 2021, 10:10 AM

Upd: Aug 26, 2021, 2:02 PM

There wasn’t much to look forward to about British summertime last year, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its heavily revised calendar, MotoGP didn’t pay a visit to the UK in 2020. But, a year on, much of the country is double-jabbed with the vaccine and this weekend Silverstone will throw its gates open with glee as it welcomes fans back to its grandstands to witness MotoGP’s return to this troubled island.

There’s much to look forward to for UK MotoGP fans in 2021. Despite there being no full-time Brit on the premier-class grid at the start of 2021, circumstances in recent weeks mean fans will have two home heroes to cheer on. The ‘retired’ Cal Crutchlow was originally drafted in to replace the injured Franco Morbidelli at Petronas SRT, but will now mark his factory team return with Yamaha as the ousted Maverick Vinales’ replacement.

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Author Lewis Duncan

Lewis Duncan is Autosport's International Editor and primary motorcycle racing reporter. A motorsport fan from a young age, Lewis became interested in journalism when he won the star letter competition in the February 2012 issue of F1 Racing Magazine. A member of the Autosport Academy from 2017, Lewis became a freelance motorcycle racing correspondent for Autosport in 2019 before becoming a full-time staffer in 2020 as International Editor.

While MotoGP coverage is his priority, Lewis also covers World Superbikes and road racing across the Motorsport Network, and hosts the Tank Slappers Podcast. He has also occasionally commentated on 750 Motor Club meetings. Away from motorsport, Lewis is a keen record collector with a collection unashamedly largely featuring Iron Maiden and Rush and an avid guitar player.