Donington Park will host the 2015 British MotoGP as a stand-in for the Circuit of Wales

MOTOGP will return to Donington Park in 2015, the popular track hosting the British Grand Prix on behalf of the Circuit of Wales.

MOTOGP will return to Donington Park in 2015, with the popular track set to host the British Grand Prix on behalf of the new Circuit of Wales.

The Leicestershire circuit will act as a stand-in for the new Welsh venue, which is still in the planning stage and will not be ready for action next year.

Last month, MotoGP’s commercial rights holders Dorna signed a contract for the Circuit of Wales to host the British Grand Prix until 2024.

CIRCUIT OF WALES TO HOST BRITISH MOTOGP

“After announcing the long-term MotoGP agreement between Dorna and the Circuit of Wales three weeks ago our priority has been to agree the venue for 2015,” Chris Herring, from the group behind the Circuit of Wales, said.

“It is in the interests of everyone, especially the fans, to make a decision as soon as possible and in Donington Park we have a venue that shares our vision for growing MotoGP in the UK.”

The popular venue first hosted the British Grand Prix in 1987, but the circuit’s failed bid at landing the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and resulting financial collapse saw the race move to Silverstone after 2009.

“The Circuit of Wales has worked very quickly to secure the best deal for the British race fans and we believe Donington Park will deliver a fantastic race in 2015,” Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said.

“Donington Park has a long history and has been the scene of some of the most exciting MotoGP races in recent years and we are sure that the extensive works undertaken since it reopened four years ago will guarantee a successful event.”

The announcement comes less than a week after Silverstone held the 2014 British MotoGP, won by Marc Marquez.

Donington last hosted MotoGP in 2009.

Originally published as Donington Park will host the 2015 British MotoGP as a stand-in for the Circuit of Wales