Fernandez dominates British GP for first 2026 win

Raul Fernandez delivered a commanding performance to win the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, leading an Aprilia 1-2-3 finish. The Trackhouse Racing rider converted a front-row start into a dominant victory, leading every lap of the 20-race to claim his first win of the season and the second of his MotoGP career.

Fernandez seized the lead immediately at the start, moving past polesitter Jorge Martin after the Aprilia rider's rear ride-height device failed to disengage into Turn 1. From there, Fernandez built an insurmountable advantage, extending his lead to over four seconds at its peak. He crossed the finish line 2.538 seconds clear of his teammate.

Martin recovered from his initial setback to finish second, a result that extended his championship lead to 31 points over his nearest rival. Marco Bezzecchi completed the podium for Aprilia, successfully defending third place against a late challenge from Gresini Ducati's Alex Marquez. Bezzecchi was managing pain from injuries sustained at the previous round in Sachsenring.

The race was marked by a high attrition rate, with only 16 of the 23 starters reaching the checkered flag. Among the notable retirements was Aprilia's Ai...