Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing) set the pace at Silverstone during the opening practice session of the 2026 British Grand Prix, according to official timing data. The Spanish rider clocked a benchmark lap of 1 minute 58.692 seconds to top the timesheets at the start of the race weekend.
Silverstone FP1 Results and Top Contenders
Competition at the front of the field remained tight during the session. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) finished second, trailing Alex Marquez by just 0.173 seconds with a lap of 1 minute 58.865 seconds, according to session records. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) secured third place after posting a 1 minute 58.974 second lap, putting him 0.282 seconds off the pace.
Raul Fernandez (TrackHouse Racing) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina VR46) rounded out the top five, maintaining narrow gaps behind the leaders. Fernandez recorded a 1:59.002, while Di Giannantonio logged a 1:59.056.
Notable Performances from Factory Riders
Marc Marquez (Lenovo Team) ended the session in sixth position, 0.488 seconds behind Alex Marquez. Official timing showed his best lap at 1:59.180, keeping him within the leading group. Francesco Bagnaia (Lenovo Team) finished tenth with a 1:59.646, slotting 0.954 seconds back from the top time ahead of his planned move to Aprilia next season.
Pro Tip: Early practice times at Silverstone often shift significantly as track temperatures rise and rubber builds up on the asphalt ahead of qualifying.
Marco Bezzecchi’s second-place finish carried added significance as the Italian rider returned from a recent injury layoff. His performance established him as the fastest representative from the Noale manufacturer in the opening session.
Yamaha Struggles and Rookie Challenges
Toprak Razgatlioglu faced challenges during his outing with Pramac Yamaha. The Turkish rookie logged a 2:01.043, placing him 23rd overall and 2.351 seconds behind Alex Marquez. The transition involves adjustments to match the character of the Yamaha motor and Michelin tires.
Other riders outside the top ten included Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) in 11th with a 1:59.708, and Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) in 12th at 1:59.797. Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) finished 17th with a time of 2:00.221, just ahead of Monster Energy’s Alex Rins in 18th at 2:00.293.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won FP1 at the 2026 British Grand Prix?
Alex Marquez of Gresini Racing set the fastest lap during the first practice session at Silverstone with a time of 1:58.692.
How close was Marco Bezzecchi to the top time?
Marco Bezzecchi finished 0.173 seconds behind Alex Marquez, securing second place for Aprilia Racing.
Where did Toprak Razgatlioglu finish in FP1?
Toprak Razgatlioglu ended the session in 23rd position with a time of 2:01.043 while adapting to the Pramac Yamaha package.
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