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Alex Marquez Ends Marc Marquez's Sprint Streak at British GP

Alex Marquez's victory at Silverstone narrows Marc Marquez's championship lead to 19 points ahead of Sunday's main race.

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MotoGP - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - May 25, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi celebrates with his team after winning the MotoGP race Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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MotoGP - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - May 25, 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo in action with riders during warm up ahead of the race Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Overview

  • Alex Marquez claimed his first sprint victory of the season, capitalizing on a mistake by Marc Marquez to take the lead and secure the win.
  • Marc Marquez finished second, marking the end of his six-race sprint win streak but maintaining his championship lead by 19 points.
  • Fabio Quartararo, despite securing his third consecutive pole position and breaking the Silverstone lap record, struggled with race pace and finished seventh in the sprint.
  • Francesco Bagnaia faced tyre wear issues, dropping from third to sixth in the sprint, and expressed ongoing frustrations with his Ducati's handling.
  • The main British Grand Prix race at Silverstone is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, with Alex Marquez seen as a strong contender following his dominant sprint performance.