MotoGP Diamond Anniversary celebrated with retro liveries
MotoGP is celebrating this weekend at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix, to mark the 75th anniversary of the World Championship. As part of the celebrations, all MotoGP teams officially presented their special designs on Thursday in the Silverstone pitlane for the Grand Prix this weekend.
Some teams have taken inspiration from previous decades and really leaned into the vintage feel of the weekend, whilst others have taken inspiration from more recent times or other avenues to piece their liveries together.
Prima Pramac Racing
Based around Angel Nieto’s 1983 125cc World Championship-winning design, the Italian outfit has decided to honor the legendary Spaniard and uncle of Fonsi Nieto, the team’s Sporting Director.
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing
The Doctor’s outfit had plenty of options to choose from after an iconic Grand Prix career that was highlighted along the way by plenty of iconic looks. And they’ve gone for arguably the Italian’s most recognizable style - the Sole Luna. Translated as Sun & Moon, this design was ever-present on the number 46’s helmets throughout his career and will now grace his Ducati GP23 machines at Silverstone.
Gresini Racing
It’s a design we’ve all seen before, but it doesn’t make it any less iconic. The ‘il Tricolore’ design that the late, great Fausto Gresini used on his way to the 1985 and 1987 125cc World Championships will make its return, now in the hands of Marc and Alex Marquez.
Trackhouse Racing
In only their first Grand Prix season, the new boys don’t have a plethora of historic designs to choose from. So, they’ve instead taken inspiration from their American roots and centered it around the American Legends that have helped shape the sport into what it is today. From Kevin Schwantz to Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey to Freddie Spencer, Trackhouse has used these icons of the sport to help shape their livery.
The MotoGP Monster Energy British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be live on Sunday, August 4, at 8:00 PM Manila Time.
