British MotoGP 2019

British MotoGP Free Bets and Offers

Our recommended bookmakers have a range of free bet offers for new customers. For instance, some betting sites offer you a flat bonus amount that you can use to bet on anything you like, including the British MotoGP.

Others may offer you a guarantee that you’ll get your money back in the form of site credit even if you lose your first bet. In some cases, you may even be able to get special offers specifically for the MotoGP racing, like boosted odds on favoured riders.

British MotoGP Schedule

The British MotoGP 2019 races will take place on Sunday, 25 August. But the festivities begin on Thursday 22 August, with the Day of Champions, featuring live music and a variety of stunt displays.

The race-related action begins on Friday, as MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 racers will go through their free practice sessions. Saturday begins with more practice, after which qualifying sessions will be held in all three disciplines.

The three types of motorbike racing on display have subtle differences, primarily in the restrictions that are placed on the bikes and riders in each class. The Moto3 class restricts bikes to single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke engines, and requires a minimum total weight between the motorcycle and the rider of 326 lb. Typically, riders at this level must be at least 16 years old, but cannot be older than 28.

The Moto2 class requires all riders to use the same engines, a 765 cc displacement with three cylinders supplied by Triumph. While there are no chassis limitations, only steel brake discs may be used on motorcycles racing at the Moto2 level.

The MotoGP motorcycles, on the other hand, have few restrictions. There’s no particular engine configuration required, though the number of cylinders in an engine determines the minimum permitted weight for the bike. Other rules dictate the aerodynamics of the bikes and the electronic components that can be used, all of which are designed to provide an even playing field for each team.

British MotoGP 2019 Venue

The 2019 GoPro British Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone Circuit, which is known as the home of British motor racing. Located near the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury, the 3.652-mile track has hosted the British motorcycle Grand Prix event since 2010.

That wasn’t always the case. Beginning in 1949, the Isle of Man TT was the only Grand Prix event in Britain, and was considered the most prestigious race on tour. That ended after the 1972 race, when Gilberto Parlotti was killed during the competition. World Champion Giacomo Agostini said he would never race there again, and after 1976, the race was off the calendar.

That’s when Silverstone stepped in. In 1977, it hosted the first ever British MotoGP event. While Donington Park took over hosting duties in 1987, Silverstone once again became the host track in 2010, and has done so ever since. However, there was no race in 2018, as weather conditions forced its cancellation.

MotoGP Odds and Tips

While odds for the British MotoGP 2019 won’t be released until the final days before the event begins, there’s little doubt as to who the favourite will be. Marc Marquez has been dominating the MotoGP standings all year long, and will be fancied to pick up his second career win at Silverstone.

That doesn’t necessarily mean you should bet on him to win the race. If Marquez is made an overwhelming favourite, it may be better to put your money on Andrea Dovizioso. Not only is Dovizioso coming off an upset win over Marquez in Austria, but he also won last year’s British MotoGP race.

One could argue that it is actually Dovizioso who is the man to beat at Silverstone, though you should still be able to get fairly generous odds on the Italian considering Marquez’s overall performance this season.

Beyond betting on who will win the race, many bookmakers also offer markets that allow you to bet on a rider reaching the podium (a top three finish), or sometimes who will grab the pole position in qualifying.

How to Bet on Motorcycle Racing

Motorcycle racing is a fairly easy sport to bet on, as the primary market – the outright race winner – is self-explanatory. You’ll simply be betting on who you think will win the race: get it right, and you’ll get paid out at the listed odds.

You may also be able to find other markets at some bookmakers, including podium betting, a popular market which requires your chosen rider to finish in a top three position in order to pay out.

Live betting is also offered for some MotoGP events, allowing you to bet based on what you see happening during a race. You may also place futures bets on who you believe will win the overall MotoGP World Championship.

British MotoGP 2019 Tickets

Tickets for the British MotoGP 2019 can be purchased through the Silverstone website, which has a dedicated page for the event.

General admission tickets start at £15 on Friday, with full weekend passes available for £90. Grandstand tickets are more expensive: three-day weekend passes for the most desirable platinum grandstands like Luffield, Woodcote, and the National Pits Straight cost £155.

Motorcycle Racing Glossary

If you’re unfamiliar with MotoGP racing, here’s a breakdown of some of the most important terms used:

• Apex – The tightest point on a corner.
• Braking Marker – A point, often a physical object, chosen by a rider to determine where they should break as they enter a corner.
• Chicane – An area on the track with two consecutive corners that turn in opposite directions.
• Displacement – The capacity of a motorcycle’s engine, usually stated in cubic centimetres (cc).
• Fairing – The outer, protective part of a racing motorcycle’s body, which serves to protect the rider and the bike components.
• FIM – The governing body for motorcycle racing. Its full name is the Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme.
• GP – Short for Grand Prix, this refers to a racing event that includes MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 races.
• Grid – The layout of the riders for the start of a race, where each rider is positioned based on their order of qualifying.
• Pole Position – The first starting position on the grid, which is given to the top qualifier.
• Qualifying – The process which takes place the day before the race, in which riders are ranked based on their fasted lap in qualifying.
• Ride Through – A penalty given to a rider that requires them to ride through the pit lane.
• Slipstream – A tactic in which a rider follows another on a straight in order to use the flow of air around the lead motorcycle to build speed and overtake it.
• Wild Card – A rider who is participating in a race on a one-off basis, as opposed to riders who race on a tour for the entire season.