Raul Fernandez secured his first MotoGP victory at the British Grand Prix, according to race results published from the event held on Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to the race report, Fernandez piloted his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 to the top step of the podium at Silverstone, finishing ahead of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi.
Race Action and Early Departures at Silverstone
According to the official race account, Fernandez started from the second position and immediately surged to the front as the lights went out. Jorge Martin, who secured pole position during qualifying, dropped back off the start before fighting his way forward.
The race saw several high-profile crashes during the grand prix. According to race data, Francesco Bagnaia suffered a crash at turn seven as the race entered its eighth lap. A few laps later, Ai Ogura crashed out on the tenth lap when the Japanese rider lost control of his machine while cornering, forcing a premature end to his afternoon.
How the Podium Shook Out
As the race progressed toward its closing stages, Fernandez maintained control at the front of the field. According to track reports, Fernandez pulled away from the chasing pack and held a comfortable gap through lap 15, ultimately sealing the victory. Martin and Bezzecchi engaged in a fierce battle for the runner-up spot before Martin managed to pass his rival.
According to the final classification from Silverstone, the top three positions remained locked until the checkered flag:
- 1st: Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia, RS-GP26)
- 2nd: Jorge Martin (Aprilia Factory, RS-GP26)
- 3rd: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Factory, RS-GP26)
- 4th: Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Ducati, GP26)
- 5th: Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM, RC16)
Full MotoGP British Grand Prix 2026 Results
According to the official results sheet, the remaining points-scoring positions and finishers completed the order as follows:
- 6th: Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina VR46 Ducati, GP26)
- 7th: Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo, GP26)
- 8th: Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM, RC16)
- 9th: Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol, RC213V)
- 10th: Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR, RC213V)
- 11th: Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina VR46 Ducati, GP25)
- 12th: Fabio Quartararo (Monster Yamaha, YZR-M1)
- 13th: Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha, YZR-M1)
- 14th: Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3, RC16)
- 15th: Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pramac Yamaha, YZR-M1)
- 16th: Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing, YZR-M1)
Drivers who failed to finish or classify included Ai Ogura, Francesco Bagnaia, Cal Crutchlow, Iker Lecuona, Enea Bastianini, Alex Rins, and Joan Mir, according to the official timing records.
Did you know? Raul Fernandez meraih podium pertama di MotoGP 2026. Ia finis terdepan mengungguli Jorge Martin dan Marco Bezzecchi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone?
According to official race results, Raul Fernandez won the race aboard his Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26.
Who finished on the podium alongside Raul Fernandez?
Jorge Martin finished second and Marco Bezzecchi finished third, completing an all-Aprilia podium sweep, according to the race classification.
Which notable riders failed to finish the race?
According to the race report, riders including Francesco Bagnaia and Ai Ogura suffered crashes and were unable to complete the grand prix.
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