For every motorhead, nothing beats the screech of tires doing a burnout on asphalt.
Motorsport events are for people who love cars and speed. Here, drivers perform ridiculous takeovers at neck-breaking speeds in races where milliseconds make all the difference.
Fortunately, the UK is home to some of the most prestigious automobile racing events in the world. While you’re preparing your car-fest itinerary for the new year, here are the top events to keep in mind:
British Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP Silverstone):
Date: 28th – 30th of August, 2020
Venue: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
Regarded as one of the most important MotoGP events in the world, the British Motorcycle Grand Prix is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing in the UK. With the superstars on show, it’s no surprise that MotoGP tickets Silverstone sell out quicker by the year.
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Next year’s edition will be the 21st to hold at the world-famous Silverstone circuit. Last year’s winner, Alex Rins, will be looking to retain his title. Six-time champions and 2019’s MotoGP winner, Marc Muniez will be looking to improve on his second-place finish. You can expect an action-packed event.
Formula One British Grand Prix:
Date: 19th – 21st of July, 2020
Venue: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
MotoGP is to motorcycles as Formula One is to Cars. Next summer, the best drivers in the world will once again gather in Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton won a record 6th F1 British Grand Prix last year and went on to win the year’s F1 championship. Whether he can do a repeat of that unprecedented feat remains to be seen. Sebastien Vettel will be looking to improve on his overall 5th place finish by doing better at the British GP.
DTM UK Round at Brands Hatch
Date: 22nd – 23rd of August, 2020
Venue: Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NG
Are you a lover of fast German cars? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then you have to be at the DTM UK round. All participating manufacturers, except Aston Martin, are German.
Hosted on one of the most challenging circuits in professional racing, DTM races, usually feature a mix of young aspirers and ex-formula one drivers. Brands Hatch circuit has a remarkable combination of fast and slow turns. Rene Rast, went on to win 2019’s DTM tour championship and is expected to be part of the next edition.
FIA World Rally Championship Wales Rally GB:
Date: 29th of October – 1st of November, 2020
Venue: Llandudno, Wales
Rally racing is a different adventure to circuit racing — specially built cars race on public or private roads in a street-race style. Unlike in the F1, the cars in the FIA rally are built to withstand impact.
The FIA World Rally Championship is the biggest rally championship in the world. The Welsh leg is the longest-running, with 2019’s being the 20th edition.
2019’s race produced a first-time winner in Ott Tanak of Estonia. The welsh-born duo, Kris Meeke and Elfyn Evans were also among the top performers for the event.
Regardless of what your preferences are, the UK’s wide array of motorsport events means there’s something for everyone. Getting an early ticket is critical to enjoying the spectacle. Tickets are quickly sold out for top-tier events like these five. If you wait till much later, you may have to buy at a higher price.
