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MUMBAI: The MotoGP World Championship calls on the newly-redeveloped Silverstone circuit for the first time since 1986 as the AIRASIA British Grand Prix signals round five of the 2010 season. A fantastic new Silverstone awaits MotoGP from June 18th-20th, and the track has been widely noted as one of the fastest circuits on this year?s calendar. Watch all the action from the all new Silverstone circuit, live on Ten Sports. ( please check schedule)
Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo will be looking to capitalise on the potential speed as he bids to further strengthen his hold on the top spot in the standings. The Fiat Yamaha rider, who has a 25-point lead heading into round five, will be facing the unknown, as he and his fellow premier class riders take to the track for the first time in its current form.
With Valentino Rossi beginning his recovery process from Italy, Lorenzo will be the championship-winning team‘s single representative for the Airasia British Grand Prix, held at Silverstone for the first time in 24 years. A fantastic start to the season has seen Lorenzo win twice and finish on the second step of the podium on two occasions in the four rounds so far, thus establishing his current Championship lead of 25 points.
The new Silverstone Grand Prix circuit has been designed with a fast and flowing layout, leading to the expectation that it will be one of the highest speed circuits on the calendar. It will pose to be a new challenge for all the riders and just how they adapt remains to be seen.
