MotoGP will return to Silverstone in 2015 after circuit bosses finalised a deal with right holder Circuit of Wales after an existing partnership with Donington Park fell apart. The event will still take place over the weekend of 28–30 August.

The race was in jeopardy yesterday when Donington pulled out of their agreement over money problems, something denied by Circuit of Wales bosses but Silverstone have today stepped into the breach.

“A lot of work has been done over recent years to ensure MotoGP™ fans enjoy what Silverstone has to offer and it was devastating for the venue to lose the event last autumn. I welcomed the opportunity to meet with both Dorna and the Circuit of Wales recently so that we could try and find a way to keep MotoGP™ in the UK and racing at Silverstone,” said Silverstone boss Patrick Allen.

“Two wheel racing is as much a part of Silverstone’s heritage as four wheel racing and I am obviously delighted to be in a position to announce we are hosting both the F1™ and MotoGP™ Grands Prix in 2015.”

“We have recently introduced a family friendly pricing policy for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix which is proving extremely popular and over the next two weeks I will be working closely with my team at Silverstone to launch a ticket model for MotoGP™ that I hope will be equally well received by fans,” said Silverstone boss

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers who have moved their event dates to enable us to accommodate MotoGP™. Particular thanks must go to Renault Sport who have been extremely helpful in working with us to move the date to September 5th & 6th of their World Series by Renault event.”