Zoom Formula One and MotoGP swap venues in 2010

Silverstone, the current home of the British Grand Prix, has secured a five-year contract with Dorna Sports to host motorcycling's premier MotoGP series from 2010.

Following this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the race is scheduled to move in 2010 to Donington Park, currently the scene of Britain's MotoGP event.

Reports indicated that Silverstone simply outbid Donington.

"It's very disappointing but given the need for a flagship event in 2010 to replace Formula One, we understand the importance to Silverstone of gaining the rights to MotoGP from a business perspective," Donington CEO Simon Gillett said.

Silverstone, which will have to make modifications to its Northamptonshire venue to accommodate MotoGP, has not hosted premier motorcycle race since the 1980s.

"Silverstone is the UK´s premier motor racing venue and we are thoroughly looking forward to hosting the world´s premier motorcycle racing event from 2010," stated Silverstone MD Richard Phillips. "We have worked closely with Dorna Sports to bring MotoGP to Silverstone and both parties are extremely excited about the opportunity to take this world-class event to another level."

E.A, Source: GMM
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