A recent article from The Telegraph highlights exactly why the racing action at Silverstone gives motorsport fans an action-packed weekend of racing, outlining three main points that set MotoGP™ apart from the rest.
The article first highlights the unpredictability of the racing action: "The race result is still a mystery! […] Sunday could well produce another Ducati win but the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and Aprilia Racing have been dropping their milestones. KTM’s RC16 is currently the fastest motorcycle ever in Grand Prix: Brad Binder busted the official top speed record at Mugello in Italy two months ago with 227.4mph."
There is also praise for Saturday's Tissot Sprint action: "the Sprints represented the biggest structural change in the championship’s 74-year history and MotoGP went all-in for the first running of the scheme; eclipsing F1’s programme of six Grands Prix of which Silverstone was not included.
"The 3pm Saturday Sprints have significantly hiked the weekend value of MotoGP with increased TV viewership and extra value for fans considering a two-day visit."
The third reason the article outlined was the "pinnacle technology but more spectacular show." Who are we to argue?
"Innovation is not only restricted to the bikes. Live onboard camera technology is infiltrating riders’ helmets and leather suits. Helmet safety standards are more rigorous than ever thanks to FIM protocols and construction to fight concussion, and airbags from the likes of pioneers such as Alpinestars are mandatory. All of this evolution and multi-million pound investment takes place on the wonderful but exposed Silverstone trajectory where riders relish the demands - if it stays dry.
"'It is one of those types of tracks where some years it can be your favourite and other times a nightmare,' said HRC’s Marc Marquez on Thursday. 'If it’s sunny, it’s a really nice track to ride, especially because it’s a ‘complete’ layout; many different types of corners and maybe different kinds of riding styles in one lap.'"
To see the full details and find out exactly why the Monster Energy British Grand Prix gives fans the full motorsport experience, you can check out The Telegraph's article right HERE!