Martin Wins Silverstone Sprint, Ogura Pressure Mounts

Jorge Martin extended his MotoGP world championship lead with a lights-to-flag victory in the 2026 Silverstone Sprint race. The Spaniard kept fellow Aprilia rider and closest title challenger Ai Ogura at bay throughout the ten-lap contest.

It was Martin's first win since Le Mans, and it reinforced Aprilia's dominance at Silverstone. His factory team-mate Marco Bezzecchi got the better of Ducati's Marc Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio to complete an all-RS-GP podium.

Marc Marquez was visibly struggling in the closing laps, being overtaken by Pedro Acosta, Joan Mir, and finally Franco Morbidelli. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez extracted fourth place from di Giannantonio.

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Starting from pole, Martin took the early lead ahead of Ogura and di Giannantonio. Bezzecchi, riding in his first race since collarbone and knee surgery, delivered an aggressive opening lap to pass Marquez for fourth. The reigning champion responded but appeared to struggle for grip from mid-distance.

Ogura's team-mate Raul Fernandez dropped from the front row to sixth on the opening lap, then crashed out just before the midway stage. Iker Lecuona fell from the top ten at the end of the first lap, gesturing at Franco Morbidelli after climbing to his feet. The incident was investigated but no further action was taken.

Home rider Cal Crutchlow crashed in the opening turns, rejoining before pitting. All riders used the hard front tyre, with most also picking the soft rear.