Silverstone Circuit
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Silverstone Circuit is a motor racing circuit in England, near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. It is the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted as the 1948 British Grand Prix. The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first race in the newly created World Championship of Drivers. The race rotated between Silverstone, Aintree and Brands Hatch from 1955 to 1986, but settled permanently at the Silverstone track in 1987. The circuit also hosts the British round of the MotoGP series.
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Espargaro overtakes Bagnaia on final lap to winSpain's Aleix Espargaro wins the British Grand Prix after overtaking defending MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap at Silverstone.BBC Sport - Published | |
Silverstone boss warns against 'reckless' protestsThere is a high chance of serious injury or death if protesters invade the track at this weekend's British Grand Prix, warns Silverstone's managing director.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Irwin wins at Silverstone on Ducati return![]() BBC Sport - Published |