Silverstone cancellation: Sunday’s order of events

motogp.com give you a chronological rundown that led to the cancellation of the British GP

Tags MotoGP, 2018, GOPRO BRITISH GRAND PRIX, RAC, #BritishGP

For the first time since 1980 at the Salzburgring, MotoGP™ organisers were forced to cancel a Grand Prix after heavy rain fall left the newly surfaced Silverstone circuit unfit to race on. But what happened throughout the day until a final decision was reached?

GoPro British Grand Prix is cancelled 26/08/2018

After a long day of rain on asphalt that refused to drain, Race Direction took the difficult decision to cancel the race at Silverstone

09:20

Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) goes quickest in a dry morning Warm Up, shortly before the rain started to fall at Silverstone

British GP: MotoGP™ Warm Up 26/08/2018

The full Warm Up session for the MotoGP™ grid as they prepare to go racing for round 12 of the World Championship

11:20

Revised start time of 11:30 delayed due to poor track conditions, with the MotoGP™ riders heading off the grid after completing a couple of sighting laps.

12:00

A meeting between IRTA officials, MotoGP™ teams and Dorna to take place at 12:30 local time.

12:30

After discussions, confirmation that racing on Monday will not be an option.

13:15

Race Direction confirm they will check the track conditions. If safe, pit lane will open at 13:40 for 10 minutes, before a potential race start at 14:00.

13:30

Race start delayed until further notice.

RACE DIRECTION UPDATE ⚠️#MotoGP race start delayed until further notice#BritishGP ????????
— MotoGP™???????????? (@MotoGP) August 26, 2018

13:50

Race Direction to check the track again at 15:00, subject to weather forecast, with a 16:00 race start for MotoGP™.

UPDATE ⚠️

Race direction track safety evaluation at 15:00 local time - subject to weather forecast for a 16:00 race start for #MotoGP ????#BritishGP ????????
— MotoGP™???????????? (@MotoGP) August 26, 2018

15:10

If rain has stopped by the latest 16.00 local time, all three races will go ahead starting with MotoGP™, with races being completed by 19.30.

#BritishGP UPDATE ⚠️

Due to the nature of the track surface, it is unlikely that it is possible to race until the rain has stopped.

If rain has stopped by the latest 16.00 Local Time, all three races will go ahead starting with #MotoGP, with races being completed by 19.30pm
— MotoGP™???????????? (@MotoGP) August 26, 2018

15:20

Pending a track inspection, pit lane will open at 16:30 for a 16:50 race start.

#BritishGP UPDATE ⚠️

Pending track inspection, pit lane will open at 16.30 with the #MotoGP race start scheduled for 16.50
— MotoGP™???????????? (@MotoGP) August 26, 2018

16:00

British GP cancelled.

RACE DIRECTION UPDATE ⚠️

Unfortunately, after consulting with IRTA Officials, #MotoGP, riders teams and Dorna, the #BritishGP is cancelled.#MotoGP | ???? https://t.co/Qo021V6lAf pic.twitter.com/GSmmzfZiRK
— MotoGP™???????????? (@MotoGP) August 26, 2018