Silverstone MotoGPis one of the most awaited and beloved races of the whole Motorcycle World Championship. , you will have the chance to access the British MotoGP Paddock and
Thanks to the Paddock Experiences by Vanessa Paddock, a special project by Vanessa Viaggi, potrai accedere al Paddock, l’area del GP di Gran Bretagna riservata a piloti e tecnici dei team in gara, e first hand experience the excitement of this race, side by side with the MotoGP champions.
Continue reading if you want to discover more about the British GP or begin planning your Experience right now.
The British GP takes place at the legendary Silverstone circuit. The track is located near the village of Silverstone, in Northamptonshire county.
Silverstone MotoGP Circuit: Features
Silverstone circuit has a unique history: it was originally built as a RAF military airfield during World War II. The first post-war races at Silverstone, starting from 1947, used the three airstrips (expressly connected by three curves) as the track.
Since then, Silverstone has undergone numerous modifications and improvements, leading to its current configuration, introduced in 2011. With its 5.9 km of track and 18 turns, it is the longest circuit in the Motorcycle World Championship.
British MotoGP: History and Trivia
The British MotoGP took its first steps in Silverstone: here, in 1977, the first British race valid for the Motorcycle World Championship was held, won in the 500cc class by Pat Hennen.
In 1987, the British GP moved to Donington Park in the East Midlands, where it remained for a long time. But the English "affair" with Silverstone never faded, and eventually the race returned to Northamptonshire starting from 2010 (until now).
Here are some interesting facts about the circuit and the Silverstone MotoGP:
Officially, the Silverstone circuit is located in Northamptonshire, but the track actually spans over two counties, also bordering the territory of Buckinghamshire.
The airport runways of Silverstone are still used today.
In 2018, the Silverstone MotoGP wasn't held due to prohibitive weather conditions. Climate, in fact, may be one of the circuit's toughest points.
With a total of eight World Championship victories, Valentino Rossi is the most successful rider in the British GP.
The straight in front of the Silverstone Paddock was renamed in 2020 to Hamilton Straight, in honor of English driver Lewis Hamilton, fresh from his seventh Formula 1 title.
What to see nearby
Silverstone is a great starting point for a series of day trips and tours in the surrounding area. Here are few suggestion to complete your adventure at the Silverstone GP:
London
No matter how many times you've been to London, it's always worth returning, partly because there will always be hidden corners you have yet to discover, and partly because you will always find something new on each visit. So why not take advantage of your trip to the Silverstone MotoGP to spend a few days in the capital?
Oxford
Oxford is less than an hour's drive from Silverstone. A pleasant university town, it is worth visiting for its historic buildings, the castle, its parks… and let's not forget its pubs!
Silverstone MotoGP Paddock Pass
Thanks to a long-standing collaboration with various MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 teams, Vanessa Paddock can provide you with a unique Paddock Experience, to first hand live the British MotoGP backstage thanks to our exclusive Paddock Passes.
Vanessa Paddock is one of the very few authorized MotoGP Paddock Pass resellers. Our Paddock Passes guarantee full access to the Paddock area as a guest of one of the competing teams, along with a series of other privileges.
In MotoGP collaboriamo con Team LCR Honda and Gresini Racing Ducati, while in in Moto2 we are partners with Team Marc VDS and MT Helmets, and in Moto3 with Team MTA Racing.
La tua Paddock Experience include:
Full Paddock access
Access to the Boxes
of your hosting Team
Access to the exclusive Viewing Area
.
Access to Food & Beverage
in the Hospitality area
Exclusive Team gadgets
of your hosting Team
Continuous assistance
from Vanessa Paddock during the event
Moreover, you can complete your Experience with a series of additional services provided by Vanessa Viaggi, such as flight and hotel booking, private transfers, local tours.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your Paddock Experience now!
** Prices per person. Access valid from Thursday (afternoon) to Sunday. Children up to 10 years old do NOT need a pass, but must be accompanied by an adult. The pass is nominal, non-transferable, and non-refundable.