Aprilia rider Jorge Martin won the British Grand Prix sprint at Silverstone, extending his lead in the MotoGP championship standings.
Key facts
- •Jorge Martin led the 10-lap sprint at Silverstone from start to finish.
- •Aprilia riders occupied all three spots on the podium.
- •Martin now leads the championship standings with 220 points.
- •Ai Ogura sits in second place, 17 points behind the leader.
- •Marc Marquez finished ninth after struggling with tyre wear.
Aprilia's Jorge Martin secured victory in the British Grand Prix sprint on Saturday at Silverstone, leading the race from start to finish. The result allowed Martin to extend his lead in the MotoGP championship standings.
By the numbers
Podium and championship standings
The Italian manufacturer Aprilia achieved a podium lockout during the 10-lap sprint. Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura finished in second place, while Martin's teammate Marco Bezzecchi took third. Following the race, Martin holds 220 points in the championship, with Ogura trailing by 17 points.
Marc Marquez's performance
Ducati rider Marc Marquez experienced a setback in his championship campaign during the event. After starting in sixth position, Marquez struggled with tyre wear and finished in ninth place, securing the final available point just before the chasing pack arrived.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Channel NewsAsia.
