After this year’s May date, the British MotoGP will return to August for 2026.

An announcement on race day at Silverstone confirmed that next year’s event will take place from 7-9 Augꩵust.

"After discussions wit🍌h Silverstone we’ve agreed on a return to August and we hope fans will enjoy the chance to come and enjoy this clasꦆsic venue in high summer," said Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports.

Initially held in Juneꦑ, the Silverston꧅e round took place in August or early September from 2013-2024.

The move to an earlier May date for this season was justified on the grounds of becoming the first of Silverstone's three ‘major’ events each year, with the Formula 1 Grand Prix in July and the Silversto꧒ne Festival in late summer.

However, al𓆉ready meagre crowd numbers suffered a further blow, partly attributed to a clash with other major motorsport events such as the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Indianap♈olis 500 and practice for the Isle of Man TT starting on Monday.

“We’re excited to be announcing a return to August fo♕r MotoGP in 2026," said Stuart Pringle, Chief Executive Officer of Silverstone.

"Having listened to feedback from the fans, we know ꩵthat bringing the summer vibe back to the British Grand Prix will be a popular move and we are already working on putting together another great weekend of MotoGP action and plenty of trackside entertainment.”

Silverstone's biggest 'MotoGP' crowd was 73,456 on Sunday and 159,006 over the weekend,ꦦ in 2013.

Last year's event attracted 42,529 Sunday fans and a weekenওd attendance of 117,867.

The 2025 crowd figures then dropped෴ to 40,518 on Sunday and 99,328 over the weekend.