Check this out gutted http://www.donington-park.co.uk/new...breaks-off-partnership-with-circuit-of-wales/
Not surprising really. May be for the reason the say, but the cynic in me suggests that they are showing Dorna that the CoW isn't currently viable in the hope of getting them to cut a deal for Moto GP as well as WSB. Personally I am not sure the CoW will/should ever be built, especially as they haven't even started yet, unless the Welsh Assembly decides to push a load of money in their direction but I don't see that happening in the current financial climate.
Wonder if Donnington did this to try and win it back permanently and like you say show that the cow isn't viable? Big gamble as dorna could just speak to Silverstone to host
Bloody hope it still goes ahead I've paid for my camping already luckily haven't got round to buying race tickets
Over to you Silverstone? 29 - 30 August World Series by Renault Grand Prix & Stowe Heritage & International TBC Soon shove them off the track!
The confusing bit is that dorna actually allowed a company to buy the 2015 gp without actually having a circuit to host it on!
What kind of half arsed organisation gives a 5 year contract to host Moto GP to a company that haven't even built their circuit yet. Oh hello Dorna !
Ive been in talks with Dorna and we've agreed to hold this event at Oulton Park and the great news is that i will be on their pace by then so will be on the start grid
Now that would be fun. I reckon MM and VR would have the balls to do it, but I'm not sure about some/most of the rest.
Indeedy, a certain B Sheene of London Town used to compete in it, as did Ago, although I believe Barry was one of the protagonists for it to be stopped.
It's going back to Silverstone for 2 years according to this item Silverstone to host British MotoGP 2015! | Bike Social
The Circuit of Wales has sent the following statement in response to Donington Park's announcement that it will not host the 2015 British MotoGP. Upon announcing the end of its partnership with the Circuit of Wales, Donington claimed that the company had, "been unable to complete their agreement with DPRL [Donington Park], nor meet long-planned payment deadlines, in order to set in motion the operation of the 2015 British Motorcycle Grand Prix." However the Circuit of Wales - which has a long-term deal with Dorna to promote the British round but is yet begun construction of its own track - insists that funding is in place and that the lack of a 'signed contractual agreement' sunk the Donington collaboration. The full statement is as follows: “The Circuit of Wales is disappointed to have been unable to reach a contractual agreement with Donington Park Racing Limited (DPRL) to host the British round of the 2015 Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship. “After initially agreeing Heads of Terms with the board of DPRL in September 2014, both parties were subsequently unable to agree further terms to form a legal contract. Contrary to claims by DPRL that the Circuit of Wales is unable to meet the funding arrangements, we are unwilling to provide the significant funding that DPRL required for the necessary track upgrades to host the British Grand Prix without a signed contractual agreement. We have all of the funding necessary in place to promote and host the 2015 race in the UK. All funding for the flagship Circuit of Wales regeneration development in Blaenau Gwent is on track with works due to start later this year following the outcome of the public inquiry in March. “The Circuit of Wales will continue to promote the British round of the FIM MotoGP World Championship and is fully committed to delivering the event later this year.” Silverstone - which lost the MotoGP contract to the Circuit of Wales - would appear to be the only alternative venue for this year's British race.
