British MotoGP race provides hope for sport’s up-and-coming icons

As Francesco Bagnaia stormed into first place at the Silverstone MotoGP earlier this afternoon, organisers had been hoping for a big turnout after last month’s record-breaking crowds at the racetrack.  In July the largest ever F1 British Grand Prix was held at the 5.89km track in Northamptonshire, bringing an estimated £100 million to the county. [...]