MotoGP News: Silverstone to be one of the fastest tracks on MotoGP calendar
The new Silverstone circuit, which will feature a spectacular new section of track running from the approach at Abbey corner to a tightening ‘Arrowhead’ hairpin at the inside of Becketts, will measure 5.67km in length, 0.53km longer than the existing 5.14km Grand Prix circuit.
Scientifically measured data, based on mathematical simulations, has calculated that the average lap time for MotoGP riders around the new track would be 1’51.456, racing at an average speed of 182km/h – 3 km/h faster than at Phillip Island, which is currently the fastest circuit in MotoGP.
MotoGP News: Silverstone unveils dynamic modifications to circuit layout
Silverstone Circuits Limited have unveiled provisional plans for a number of striking modifications to the track and spectator viewing areas ahead of MotoGP’s arrival in 2010.
Plans to make significant changes at the Silverstone circuit in England have been revealed, following the recent signing of a five year agreement between Silverstone and Dorna Sports, the commercial and television rights holder for MotoGP,…
