​Former MotoGP podium finisher Bradley Smith is poised to make a special wildcard appearance at his home round during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, running from August 7 to 9. Riding for the ParkinGO Team in partnership with Harley-Davidson, the seasoned British rider will pilot a second entry that features a dedicated Silverstone livery to mark the championship’s inaugural visit to the United Kingdom. The event is the fourth round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, offering British fans a unique chance to witness the action up close through official Harley-Davidson Ticket Packages and a range of fan experiences.
The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup will welcome another internationally recognized name to its grid at Silverstone, as Bradley Smith joins the championship as a wildcard entry for the British round, held August 7–9 in conjunction with the MotoGP British Grand Prix. The appearance of one of Britain’s most accomplished motorcycle racers adds a genuine home hero to the grid for the championship’s first visit to Silverstone, creating fresh opportunities for British fans, media, and the wider Harley-Davidson community.
The former MotoGP podium finisher will race a second entry fielded by ParkinGO Team in collaboration with Harley-Davidson, alongside the squad’s full-time Bagger World Cup rider Filippo Rovelli. This move further strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Harley-Davidson and ParkinGO Team while expanding the Italian outfit’s presence to a two-bike lineup for the British round. To celebrate the championship’s first visit to the United Kingdom, Smith’s motorcycle will wear a dedicated Silverstone livery, forming a distinctive fusion of an iconic British venue and one of the nation’s most recognizable motorcycle racers.
Fans can experience the championship from the heart of the action with the official Harley-Davidson Ticket Packages, which include access to the dedicated Harley-Davidson grandstand, the Harley-Davidson Village, rider autograph sessions, dedicated motorcycle parking, gear storage, and exclusive Harley-Davidson hospitality experiences throughout the weekend. Tickets are available now through the official MotoGP ticketing platform.
Jeffrey Schuessler – Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson: “Silverstone is the perfect occasion to welcome Bradley into the championship as a wildcard. Having a rider of his caliber competing in front of his home crowd gives British fans someone they immediately recognize and creates an even stronger connection with the event and with the championship itself.”
From a Harley-Davidson perspective, Bradley’s priority remains the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers championship with our Factory Racing Team, but connecting him with the British Grand Prix and the Silverstone Circuit presents a unique opportunity for us to showcase the breadth of our racing program and to strengthen the link between Harley-Davidson, its riders, and fans across the United Kingdom and beyond. This wildcard appearance not only highlights Bradley Smith’s enduring talent but also reinforces the community’s enthusiasm for Harley-Davidson’s racing roster and the growing appeal of the Bagger World Cup as a global spectacle. The Silverstone weekend promises to be a landmark event, bringing together a storied British venue, a celebrated homegrown racer, and an international field united by a shared passion for speed, engineering excellence, and Harley-Davidson’s enduring legacy in motorcycle racing.