Donington to host 2015 British Grand Prix
The circuit has been elected by the Circuit of Wales and Dorna Sports as the alternative venue for the 2015 eventWhile the Circuit of Wales is scheduled to host the British Motorcycle Grand Prix until 2024 after recently signing a five-year contract with the option for further five-year extension, it has been decided that the series will now return to the Leicestershire venue next year before moving to the new Circuit of Wales in 2016.
“After announcing the long-term MotoGP agreement between Dorna and the Circuit of Wales three weeks ago our priority has been to agree the venue for 2015," said Chris Herring from the Circuit of Wales. "It is in the interests of everyone, especially the fans, to make a decision as soon as possible and in Donington Park we have a venue that shares our vision for growing MotoGP in the UK.”
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta commented: “The Circuit of Wales has worked very quickly to secure the best deal for the British race fans and we believe Donington Park will deliver a fantastic race in 2015.”Ezpeleta continued, “Donington Park has a long history and has been the scene of some of the most exciting MotoGP races in recent years and we are sure that the extensive works undertaken since it reopened four years ago will guarantee a successful event.”
The date for the 2015 British FIM MotoGP round is expected to be announced later this month.
Donington Park had previously been the home of MotoGP for 23 years, hosting it from 1987 to 2009.
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