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Fernandez Drives Aprilia To Silverstone Win As Factory Bikes Dominate Podium

The lights-to-flag victory strengthens Jorge Martin’s cushion in the riders’ standings ahead of the Aragon round.

Overview

  • Raul Fernandez led from the start to the finish to win the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, giving Aprilia a commanding race victory.
  • Aprilia completed a weekend sweep with factory and Trackhouse machines filling the top three on the Silverstone podium, underlining the package's pace at the high-speed circuit.
  • Jorge Martin took pole, won Saturday’s Sprint and finished second in the Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 240 points and opening a 31-point gap to Marco Bezzecchi.
  • Marco Bezzecchi returned from summer surgeries to claim two podiums but reported severe fatigue and reduced strength late in the race, showing the physical cost of his comeback.
  • Ducati endured a difficult weekend: Francesco Bagnaia crashed out after failing to progress from Q1 and Marc Marquez suffered rear-tyre degradation that dropped him down the order, a contrast that shifts momentum toward Aprilia as the season pauses for Aragon.