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MotoGP prepares for British Grand Prix as new owners eye expansion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:14 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

MotoGP prepares for British Grand Prix as new owners eye expansion

Summary

MotoGP heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend. The event follows Liberty Media's acquisition of a majority stake in MotoGP last year. There is optimism about growth potential as the series lacks a British rider since Barry Sheene. Guenther Steiner, now a team owner in MotoGP, believes the sport can learn from F1's success but should forge its own path. The weekend is marked by an expected attendance of around 50,000 fans, a notable increase from previous years.

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By the Numbers

•British Grand Prix takes place this weekend at Silverstone.
•Liberty Media acquired MotoGP for £3.6 billion last year.
•Guenther Steiner emphasizes the sport's growth potential.
•MotoGP aims to increase its profile without copying F1.
•Silverstone expects around 50,000 attendees, a notable increase.

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What they're saying

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BRITISH GRAND PRIX : The world’s premier motorbike class heads to Silverstone this weekend for the British Grand Prix but, a month on from a world-record attendance for F1, Kieran Jackson tells why MotoGP has some way to go before it can compete with its four-wheeled brother
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