Motorsport.com understands that MotoGP rights holder Dorna has held a number of conferences with premier class groups to assist honour the event.
Dorna has prompt that the particular liveries on the bikes ought to be classic in nature and restricted to at least one spherical, probably the British Grand Prix on 2-4 August.
There are some groups on the grid which might be completely dedicated to the thought of working particular color schemes on their bikes, whereas others have requested for extra time to consider it – though in all probability all of them will find yourself signing up for the thought.
The collection initially thought-about the potential of holding these celebrations on the inaugural Kazakhstan Grand Prix because it was initially scheduled for 16 June, the date closest to the seventy fifth anniversary of the first-ever world championship spherical. The 350cc race in query was held on the Isle of Man on 13 June, 1949 and received by British rider Freddie Frith.
Nonetheless, with doubts beginning to emerge in regards to the occasion on the Sokol circuit, and amid the uncertainty in regards to the reception the occasion would obtain in Kazakhstan, it was prompted to have a look at different choices. The Kazakhstan spherical has since been postponed to later within the yr on account of flooding within the area, though a precise date is but to be introduced.
With Kazakhstan not within the working, MotoGP turned its consideration in the direction of the enduring TT Circuit Assen, the house of the Dutch GP.
Nonetheless, with groups requesting extra time from Dorna to finalise their new designs, it now seems like Silverstone will function the venues the place the classic liveries will probably be seen on MotoGP bikes.
Kenny Roberts Jr., Group Suzuki MotoGP, Alex Criville, Repsol Honda Group
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Will probably be one of many a number of particular occasions Dorna has deliberate for its seventy fifth anniversary season. In addition to making a particular brand for the event, it is going to additionally commemorate the maiden premier class race, which was additionally held on the Isle of Man, on 17 June, 1949.
Over these 75 years, the championship has produced a complete of 126 champions throughout all lessons, whereas the nation with probably the most grand prix victories is Italy (890), adopted by Spain (729).
The 2024 MotoGP season resumes this weekend with the French Grand Prix at Le Mans.
