Of all the places to celebrate such a milestone as a 1000th grand prix event, Le Mans is a pretty good one. The Circuit de la Sarthe oozes history and a passion for motorsport, so it’s a symbolic place to reflect on motorcycle GP racing and look to its future.
Two-wheeled racing has come a long way since the first event that counted towards the world championship. That 350cc race at the Isle of Man TT in June 1949 bears no resemblance to what spectators witnessed in France last weekend.
