1989 British motorcycle Grand Prix
- 1989 British motorcycle Grand Prix
The 1989 British motorcycle Grand Prix was the twelfth round of the 1989 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 4-August 6, 1989 at Donington Park.
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Luca Cadalora is brought in to replace Freddie Spencer, who’s been released by team manager Giacomo Agostini.
In the first lap Wayne Rainey’s in front of a group of 4 riders, with Kevin Schwantz, Christian Sarron and Eddie Lawson. Rainey and Schwantz trade the lead, while Niall Mackenzie comes up from behind. Mackenzie is having a good day, as he passes Lawson and Rainey to move into second behind Schwantz. Mackenzie takes the lead for half a lap, but Schwantz gets it back at the chicane, and soon Lawson passes him as well. Wayne Gardner retires with a mechanical.
Rainey passes Mackenzie, but Schwantz and Lawson have gotten far ahead. Schwantz takes the win from Lawson by a few bike lengths, and Rainey comes in third. With 3 rounds to go, Lawson is less than 7 points away from Rainey with 60 points still to be decided.
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MotoGP_race_report
Name_of_race = British Grand Prix
Year_of_race = 1989
Previous_race_in_season = 1989 French Grand Prix
Next_race_in_season = 1989 Swedish Grand Prix
Previous_year's_race = 1988 British Grand Prix
Next_year's_race = 1990 British Grand Prix
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