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BBC News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Sat-nav warning for British MotoGP fans at Silverstone
Motorcycle racing fans heading to this year's British MotoGP have been urged to ignore their sat-navs as they approach Silverstone Highways said they should follow event signage instead on the routes leading to the south Northamptonshire planning on using roads in the area have been warned to allow extra time for their journeys, from Friday to have also been reminded to take regular breaks if they are making long journeys to the race meeting. About 78,000 people are expected at the circuit across the weekend, and National Highways said it would have traffic officers in the area over the three days to "make sure journeys are as safe and smooth as possible". Its operations manager, Mark Munnoch, said: "Visitors should check their ticketing information and follow the event signage rather than their sat-navs when approaching the circuit, to make sure they get to the parking areas smoothly." Silverstone has staged every MotoGP since 2010 after plans to move it to the Circuit of Wales never materialised, with the track never being takes place on Friday, with practice and qualifying on 20-lap race gets under way at 13:00 BST on Sunday, with other races also scheduled across the weekend. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Roads expected to be busy as Silverstone hosts British MotoGP
Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British MotoGP. With 78,000 people expected at the Northamptonshire circuit, near the Oxfordshire border, National Highways traffic officers will be in the area aiming to ensure safe and smooth travel for visitors. Mark Munnoch, National Highways operations manager, said: "The British MotoGP is always a popular event so we would advise anybody heading to Silverstone this weekend, or travelling around the area, to make sure they leave plenty of time for the trip as we expect the roads to be busy. "Visitors should check their ticketing information and follow the event signage rather than their sat navs when approaching the circuit to make sure they get to the parking areas smoothly." Racing will take place from Friday, May 23, until Sunday, May 25. National Highways is also taking the opportunity to remind riders of the importance of taking a break every two hours when motorcycling. Getting off the bike, taking a walk, and having a drink helps riders to regain concentration levels. It allows the blood - which may have slowed during longer periods of riding - to recirculate, is a chance to re-hydrate, and prevents muscle fatigue. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups of road users so are also advised to wear the appropriate protective clothing every time they go out for a ride.
