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Jorge Martín on Pole as Bezzecchi Breaks Silverstone Lap Record

Saturday qualifying gave Martín the front row for both the sprint and the Grand Prix, reshaping Sunday’s race strategy.

Overview

  • Jorge Martín secured pole position in Saturday qualifying, which sets him on the front row for the sprint and the Sunday Grand Prix.
  • Marco Bezzecchi set a new MotoGP Silverstone lap record of 1:56.280 in Friday’s afternoon training, underlining Aprilia’s top pace across sessions.
  • Alex Márquez led the opening practice with a 1:58.692 lap on Friday, showing early speed before the field tightened in later runs.
  • Several crashes on Friday affected running and rider preparation, notably two incidents involving Pedro Acosta and a late training crash for Francesco Bagnaia that pushed him into Q1.
  • Organisers confirmed Silverstone will remain on the MotoGP calendar through at least 2028 and regional broadcast access varies, with pay‑TV in Germany and free streaming available in Austria.