New circuit to host British MotoGP
It’s called the Circuit of Wales and is yet to be built, but it could be – if all contracts are fulfilled -- hosting the British MotoGP round until 2024The Circuit of Wales is set to host the British round of the MotoGP world title until 2024 after contacts have been signed between Dorna and the consortium behind the $278 million project near Ebbw Vale.
The development is a flagship for the regeneration of the Blaenau Gwent area in a project that includes a focus on youth employment, education, academy structures and an investment in motorsport, one of the UK’s key industrial sectors.
The collaboration will begin in 2015 – but at an alternative venue as Circuit of Wales won’t be ready for competition. The initial deal is for five years, with the option of another five-year extension.
“Our agreement with Dorna is a significant landmark in the development of the Circuit of Wales,” said Michael Carrick, Chief Executive of the Circuit of Wales.
“MotoGP is the pinnacle of global motorcycle racing and expectations within the series and of its millions of fans worldwide are for a truly world class event at iconic and state-of-the art venues. We look forward to meeting those expectations when we welcome MotoGP to Wales from 2016 and we are now working closely with Dorna and the FIM, MotoGP’s governing body, with regard to the 2015 British round of the MotoGP World Championship.”
As well as Britain’s first purpose-built motorcycle grand prix circuit, the Circuit of Wales precinct will also include a hotel and commercial and retail complexes, an indoor academy training facility, motocross, trials and enduro venues, an international kart circuit and driver training facilities as well as a variety of leisure and cultural amenities.
The circuit itself will be 5.6km long and take advantage of the natural flow of the unique topography of the area.
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