After a pause of 5 weeks, MotoGP World Championship is geared up to resume its second half of the season. This Championship is all set to be held at Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom. This season, Honda Racing Team greets a warm welcome to Marc Marquez and Joan Mir for their return.
About Silverstone Circuit Track
Silverstone is one of the oldest test tracks in United Kingdon which was built in 1947. Moto GP has selected this track for conducting plenty of racing championships.
The length of this circuit track is 5.9km making it the longest test track. After its inception, the test track has received several modifications which include 18 corners.
This track features a combination of long straights, fast corners, and tight and technical sections. With these sections, this track makes the competition intense and cutthroat.
However, this season, MotoGP has brought the twist with the return of the wing. The return of the wing has changed the start and finish line at Hamilton Straight. Previously, the start and finish lines were located at the National Pit Straight in recent times.
About the Upcoming MotoGP Race and Riders
This season, the races of MotoGP are set to gear up the competition with thrilling action. The new races of MotoGP will be thick and fast with quick succession.
Meanwhile, Marc Marquez has utilized their break to prepare for the upcoming MotoGP races. This week will mark the return of the rider in the Silverstone circuit. In the past, the rider has achieved various podium finishes including a victory in 2014.
This season also marks the return of Joan Mir for rejoining the Honda Racing Team. After healing, the rider is filled with motivation to continue the racing practice. His best achievement was securing 9th place in the premier class en route at Silverstone. The overall position achieved by the rider was 3rd in the world championship.
However, the Repsol Honda Team is prepared to return to the track to continue the journey of racing. The upcoming MotoGP race will be held on Sunday at 13:00 Local Time before the Moto2 race.
Official Statement
Marc Marquez said, “We have enjoyed an important Summer Break, a chance to reset and recover after a demanding start to the year. From the physical and mental side, I come back to the track refreshed and ready to work. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in the Repsol Honda Team again and understanding the work that has been done over the break. Silverstone is a circuit where I have had a lot of good battles in the past. The most important is to get back on the bike, get back to work, and try to improve on how the first half of the year has been.”
Joan Mir said, “Our break was a bit longer than everyone else’s, but I am now fully recovered from the injury I suffered in Mugello. I’ve been back training and riding different kinds of bikes like normal for a few weeks now so I am feeling good physically. The goal for the weekend is to make the most of every session and get back into the mindset of MotoGP and racing after so many weeks away. It will be great to see everyone again and get back on the Honda RC213V.”