Policing operation at the 2024 British Grand Prix MotoGP concludes following successful race-going weekend

The three-day policing operation at the 2024 Monster Energy British Grand Prix MotoGP has been hailed a success following a weekend of motorcycle action at the Silverstone circuit in South Northamptonshire.

More than 100,000 people headed to the circuit for the 2024 MotoGP between August 2-4 and enjoyed a sunny and virtually crime-free weekend.

Northamptonshire Police officers delivered a wide-ranging policing operation in line with the response to all major sporting events at Silverstone. As well as a robust policing presence at the circuit itself, including patrols of the main stage area, policing activity also extended to the campsites, car parks, the surrounding road network and the wider community.

In addition to the uniformed and plain clothed officers on duty, there was a high-visibility presence from specialist resources from roads policing, including the Safer Roads Team, as well as armed officers, dog search teams and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) units.

Many other organisations are involved in the event and officers worked closely with event organisers at Silverstone and colleagues from other emergency services and police forces.

This year’s policing operation was by Event Commander for Northamptonshire Police, Superintendent Pete Basham. He said: “I’m really pleased that the planning and security measures put in place as part of the policing operation have enabled people to enjoy a peaceful, safe and crime-free visit to our county.

“The planning for this event involves people from many organisations and it’s great to see the team effort that has once again gone into delivering success and positive operation, with only a handful of incidents requiring our intervention.

“Throughout the weekend, we engaged with thousands of people including racegoers, contractors, organisers and local residents, and officers have commented on the positive interactions both inside and outside the circuit.

“Our neighbourhood policing teams have been out and about in nearby villages and the campsites, and we’ve had officers patrolling the local road network, including an ANPR team.  

“At the track, we’ve worked closely with our Silverstone colleagues to ensure a safe event, both for the racing and the music activities that also took place during the weekend.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to all our partners in the policing of this event, including Silverstone staff, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Highways and other partners, and all my police colleagues from Northamptonshire and other forces who have been patrolling this weekend.

“Most of all, I’d like to thank the public who have engaged positively with our officers whether at the track, campsites or in the local community, and have contributed to what has been not only a successful but also a fun event for everyone involved.

“And finally of course, congratulations to Ducati Lenovo’s Enea Bastianini on his British MotoGP victory!”