MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026: Circuit Details and Dates
Each weekend of motorcycle sport has seen many splendid performances this year. After a three-week gap, the motorcycle event will restart this weekend. The previous Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany featured plenty of remarkable moments on the track. The highly anticipated British Grand Prix 2026 will take place on August 7-9, 2026, at Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom.
Additionally, the British Grand Prix 2026 will be the 12th round of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. Moreover, it is officially called the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Great Britain. The MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026 will begin with special Media Day events and pre-event press conferences on August 6 (Thursday). Later, the event will hold free practice sessions for the Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP classes. Thereafter, the schedule will include final practice sessions, qualifying, and the sprint race. Finally, the MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026 will be concluded with warm-up sessions and the main Grand Prix race.
Event Details for British Grand Prix 2026
Race
Details
Main Event
British Grand Prix 2026
Date
August 7-9, 2026
Venue
Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom
Circuit Highlights for the 2026 British Grand Prix
MotoGP fans are eager to see the upcoming 2026 British Grand Prix event and its memorable moments. The Silverstone Circuit is unique in MotoGP as the longest track on the calendar in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, it features fast, sweeping corners joined by heavy-braking straights. This circuit is built on the site of a former World War II bomber airfield, adding to its historic significance. The Silverstone circuit is a permanent racing facility that hosts MotoGP events.
Furthermore, the circuit features track characteristics such as length, speed, braking, and a rich history. In particular, the circuit will be prepared for the upcoming MotoGP event. Meanwhile, several riders are eager to find the ideal racing line around the circuit. Nevertheless, the Silverstone Circuit will undergo final safety and track inspections before the MotoGP event.
Previous Contenders in MotoGP Racing
Marc Marquez finished on the podium for the Ducati Lenovo Team. Ai Ogura earned second position for SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP. Raul Fernandez finished third, while Pedro Acosta finished fourth in the previous race.
In addition, Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia were in P5 and P6 for the Aprilia Racing and Ducati Lenovo Team, respectively. In particular, Martin recorded 11 points, and Bagnaia earned 10 points. Fabio Quartararo overtook Luca Marini to finish seventh for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team. He earned only nine points in the past race. Marini finished in 8th place for the Honda HRC Castrol team and earned eight points.
Continuing the results, Enea Bastianini finished in ninth place for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 team. He earned seven points in the previous race. In addition, Brad Binder finished in tenth place for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. Diogo Moreira and Jack Miller were P11 and P12, respectively. Franco Morbidelli finished in 13th position for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Finally, Alex Rins and Toprak Razgatlioglu finished in P14 and P15, respectively.
Several riders were either not classified or retired during the previous race. Alex Márquez retired due to a crash at the final corner on lap 10. Fabio Di Giannantonio crashed on lap 4 after an earlier incident for VR46 Ducati. Meanwhile, Joan Mir’s accident ended his race early for Honda HRC on lap 2. Cal Crutchlow retired due to an accident-related injury for LCR Honda on lap 21. Maverick Viñales retired late in the race on lap 26. Several notable riders suffered DNFs ahead of the upcoming MotoGP event.
MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026- Silverstone Circuit
The Silverstone circuit first hosted the British motorcycle Grand Prix on the British mainland in 1977. Additionally, this circuit ran consecutively from 1977 to 1986 with a high-speed layout. Later, the British Motorcycle Grand Prix moved to Donington Park in 1987. This circuit returned permanently in 2010 and has produced unforgettable moments.
The circuit has hosted numerous motorcycle racing events and is regarded as one of the premier racing venues. It measures the longest circuit riders face all season. The circuit features high-speed sweeping sections paired with long and demanding straights. One of Silverstone circuit’s unique features is its multiple heavy- braking zones, which test both bike stability and set-up.
Circuit Length
5.9 km
Total Distance
118 km
Number of Laps
20
In the previous year, Marco Bezzecchi finished his first podium for the Aprilia team. Who will clinch a win in the upcoming race?
Marco Bezzecchi earned the fastest lap record and his first podium in the British Grand Prix 2025. The average speed of the Silverstone circuit is 177.6 km/h. His fastest lap record was 1:59.770 on lap 9. Which team will claim victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix?
Live Stream for the British Grand Prix 2026
The British Grand Prix 2026 will air on Kayo Sports in Australia. Other streaming options include Foxtel or Foxtel Now, and Fox Sports through the Foxtel streaming app. The official global MotoGP VideoPass platform offers live streams of every session.
In France, fans can watch the British Grand Prix 2026 on Canal+ during the MotoGP season. Additionally, this race will be live-streamed on Canal+ Sport 360 for the practice sessions and the sprint race. The main Grand Prix will air on Canal+.
The 2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix will be broadcast on DAZN or the global MotoGP VideoPass for Spanish viewers. This platform will provide every practice, qualifying session, sprint, and main race.
In the United States, the 2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix will air on Sling TV, Fubo, or the Fox Sports app.
The MotoGP event will be aired on DF1 and Servus TV in Germany. This digital platform will be free-to-air with selected races and qualifying sessions.
NOW TV and Sky Sport MotoGP will broadcast the MotoGP in Italy. This event will be free-to-air on TV8, with highlights of the sessions on television.
The 2026 British Grand Prix will be streamed on SuperSport in South Africa. Other viewing options include subscription services on DStv Premium and live broadcast sessions on motorsport channels.
In India, fans can watch the British Grand Prix 2026 on FanCode. This platform will offer live coverage, highlights, and full replays in MotoGP.
MotoGP Schedule for the British Grand Prix 2026
August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
Event
Session
Local Time
MotoGP™
Pre-Event Press Conference
11:00-11:30
MotoGP™
GearUp
16:00-16:30
August 7, 2026 (Friday)
Event
Session
Local Time
Moto3™
Free Practice Nr. 1
10:00-10:35
Moto2™
Free Practice Nr. 1
10:50-11:30
MotoGP™
Free Practice Nr. 1
11:45-12:30
Baggers™
Free Practice Nr. 1
13:40-14:00
Moto3™
Practice
14:15-14:50
Moto2™
Practice
15:05-15:45
MotoGP™
Practice
16:00-17:00
Baggers™
Free Practice Nr. 2
18:05-18:25
August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
Event
Session
Laps
Local Time
Moto3™
Free Practice Nr. 2
09:40-10:10
Moto2™
Free Practice Nr. 2
10:25-10:55
MotoGP™
Free Practice Nr. 2
11:10-11:40
MotoGP™
Qualifying Nr. 1
11:50-12:05
MotoGP™
Qualifying Nr. 2
12:15-12:30
Baggers™
Qualifying Practice
13:10-13:30
Moto3™
Qualifying Nr. 1
13:45-14:00
Moto3™
Qualifying Nr. 2
14:10-14:25
Moto2™
Qualifying Nr. 1
14:40-14:55
Moto2™
Qualifying Nr. 2
15:05-15:20
MotoGP™
Tissot Sprint
10 Laps
16:00
Baggers™
Race Nr. 1
7 Laps
17:10
August 9, 2026 (Sunday)
Event
Session
Laps
Local Time
MotoGP™
Warm Up
09:40-09:50
MotoGP™
Talk Show
10:00-10:40
Moto2™
Race
17 Laps
11:15
MotoGP™
Grand Prix
20 Laps
13:00
Moto3™
Race
15 Laps
14:30
MotoGP™
After the Flag
15:40-16:00
Baggers™
Race Nr. 2
7 Laps
16:00
MotoGP 2026 Riders Rankings
Position
Rider
Team
Points
Wins
Podiums
1
Jorge Martin
Aprilia Racing
208
1
5
2
Ai Ogura
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team
194
1
4
3
Marc Marquez
Ducati Lenovo Team
190
3
3
4
Marco Bezzecchi
Aprilia Racing
186
4
6
5
Fabio Di Giannantonio
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
184
1
3
6
Raul Fernandez
SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team
159
0
3
7
Pedro Acosta
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
148
0
3
8
Francesco Bagnaia
Ducati Lenovo Team
143
0
4
9
Alex Marquez
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
87
1
1
10
Luca Marini
Honda HRC Castrol
79
0
0
11
Fermín Aldeguer
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
76
0
1
12
Enea Bastianini
Red Bull KTM Tech3
76
0
0
13
Brad Binder
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
64
0
0
14
Fabio Quartararo
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
55
0
0
15
Diogo Moreira
Pro Honda LCR
48
0
0
16
Franco Morbidelli
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
46
0
0
17
Johann Zarco
Castrol Honda LCR
34
0
0
18
Joan Mir
Honda HRC Castrol
26
0
0
19
Alex Rins
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
21
0
0
20
Jack Miller
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
19
0
0
21
Toprak Razgatlioglu
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
12
0
0
22
Maverick Viñales
Red Bull KTM Tech3
10
0
0
23
Iker Lecuona
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
9
0
0
24
Augusto Fernandez
Yamaha Factory Racing
5
0
0
25
Cal Crutchlow
Castrol Honda LCR
0
0
0
26
Jonas Folger
Red Bull KTM Tech3
0
0
0
27
Michele Pirro
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP
0
0
0
MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026: Overviews
Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez is one of the tough contenders in the MotoGP world. He recently delivered a historic performance at the 2026 LIQUI MOLY Grand Prix of Germany. Marquez claimed his 10th victory at the Sachsenring. He became only the second rider in MotoGP history to achieve ten wins at a single circuit, which reflects impressive form. This victory was a historic milestone in his career. He finished first in the previous race, completing the 30-lap race in 40:53.148.
He finished nearly two seconds ahead of Ai Ogura and Raúl Fernández. Additionally, he topped the session with a new lap record and dominated the sprint race. He led the main race and delivered a flawless performance. Based on his recent performances, Marc Marquez will aim to claim another victory in the upcoming race.
Ai Ogura
Ai Ogura is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle racer in the MotoGP World Championship. Recently, he has performed well and has been a consistent performer throughout the race. He earned major achievements, including the 2024 Moto2 World title and becoming the first Japanese world champion. Furthermore, Ogura has continued his consistent performances in MotoGP.
At the previous race, Ogura finished second behind his teammate Raul Fernandez. Both riders compete for the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP team. Moreover, his team has played a key role in his success in MotoGP. He finished +1.996 seconds behind the winner and earned 20 championship points, boosting his standings. In addition, his teammate Fernandez delivered consistent performances throughout the main race. Ai Ogura has a strong support system in his teammate Raul Fernandez.
Pedro Acosta
Pedro Acosta is a young, skilled talent in the MotoGP world. This year, Acosta has shown standout performances throughout the season. Acosta finished in fourth place for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.He also secured fourth place in the qualifying session. As a result, he earned 15 championship points. In 2026, Pedro Acosta has delivered impressive performances in MotoGP. In addition, he will aim to maintain his consistent form at the 2026 British Grand Prix and challenge for a victory.