Silverstone: Aprilia Racing completed a remarkable British Grand Prix weekend at the Silverstone Circuit with a podium lockout in the long race, as Jorge Martin finished second and Marco Bezzecchi secured third behind race winner Raúl Fernández of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team.
The result marked Aprilia Racing’s third podium lockout of the 2026 MotoGP season, following similar achievements at Le Mans and Assen. It also extended Aprilia’s tally to seven MotoGP victories this season and 15 wins in the premier class.
For Martín, the runner-up finish was his sixth podium of the season and the 38th of his premier-class career. The Spanish rider remains at the top of the championship standings with 240 points.
Bezzecchi, meanwhile, delivered a determined performance to finish third despite continuing to recover from injuries suffered at the Sachsenring. Starting fifth on the grid, the Italian made a strong opening move to join the leading group and successfully defended his position until the chequered flag.
Fernández leads from start to finish
The biggest success story of the race was Raúl Fernández, who produced a commanding performance for the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team.
Fernández took the lead from the opening corner and maintained his position throughout the race, resisting the challenge from Martín and Bezzecchi to claim victory at Silverstone.
The win was particularly significant for Aprilia because Fernández became the latest Aprilia rider to win a Grand Prix this season. With his victory, every Aprilia rider currently competing on the MotoGP grid has now secured at least one Grand Prix win during the campaign.
The achievement underlines the strength and competitiveness of Aprilia’s MotoGP programme across its factory and satellite operations.
Aprilia Racing now has 309 World Championship victories, further strengthening the manufacturer’s record in motorcycle racing.
Martín fights back after difficult start
Martín arrived at Silverstone as championship leader and started the long race from pole position. However, his race immediately became more complicated after a poor getaway dropped him several places.
The Spanish rider was forced to recover positions during the opening stages before eventually fighting his way back into second place.
Martín admitted that the start was the main mistake of his race. He explained that he was overly optimistic at Turn 1 while attempting to defend his position, which resulted in him not braking hard enough.
The incident also affected the motorcycle’s ride-height device, preventing it from returning to its intended position and costing Martín additional places.
Despite the setback, Martín was encouraged by his race pace. The ability to recover to second place and challenge for victory gave him confidence that Aprilia had rediscovered the performance that had been missing in recent races.
“I’m very happy. This is the kind of speed we were looking for, and I think today we came out of a period when we’d lost our way a little,” Martín said.
He added that returning to a previously successful technical approach had helped the team regain its competitiveness.
The result keeps Martín at the summit of the championship with 240 points.
Bezzecchi delivers despite injury concerns
Bezzecchi’s third-place finish was equally impressive given the physical challenges he has faced in recent weeks.
The Italian rider started the British GP from fifth on the grid but immediately moved into the leading group with a strong opening phase. From there, he concentrated on maintaining his position and managing his physical condition.
Still recovering from injuries sustained at the Sachsenring, Bezzecchi showed considerable determination to complete the race on the podium.
The result was his seventh podium of the 2026 season and the 25th of his premier-class career. More importantly, it allowed him to reclaim second place in the championship standings with 209 points.
Bezzecchi credited the Aprilia team and everyone who supported his recovery during the summer break.
“I wanted this result so badly that I couldn’t give up,” Bezzecchi said, praising the work carried out by the team both during the race weekend and away from the circuit.
He also thanked Michele Colaninno for his continued support during his recovery.
Aprilia strengthens championship position
The Silverstone result was a major boost for Aprilia’s championship campaign. With Martín and Bezzecchi occupying second and third on the podium, the manufacturer’s riders continue to hold the top three positions in the overall standings.
Martín leads with 240 points, followed by Bezzecchi on 209. Ai Ogura completes the top three in the championship standings.
The podium lockout also demonstrated the depth of Aprilia’s current MotoGP package. With Fernández taking the victory for Trackhouse, Aprilia riders filled all three podium positions at the British Grand Prix.
The manufacturer has now achieved three such lockouts this season, making the Silverstone result another significant milestone in its campaign.
Rivola praises team effort
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola described the Silverstone weekend as almost perfect and highlighted the importance of the team’s continued development.
Rivola congratulated Fernández, Justin Marks and the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team for their contribution to Aprilia’s MotoGP project. He also praised Martín’s confidence and Bezzecchi’s determination to overcome his physical limitations.
The Aprilia team also introduced technical updates at Silverstone, adding another layer to an already successful weekend.
Rivola said the result showed that the desire to win at Noale remains strong and that the team is continuing to develop its motorcycle rather than simply relying on its existing strengths.
The Aprilia boss also acknowledged that the next race could present a different challenge, particularly given the circuit’s historical association with Marc Márquez. However, he insisted that the team would continue working to remain competitive.
A landmark weekend for Aprilia
The British Grand Prix provided several reasons for Aprilia to celebrate. Fernández’s victory, Martín’s second place and Bezzecchi’s third resulted in a complete podium sweep for riders representing the manufacturer.
The result also confirmed that Aprilia’s competitiveness is not limited to a single rider. All of its MotoGP riders have now won at least one Grand Prix during the 2026 season, highlighting the strength of the manufacturer’s overall package.
For Martín, the second-place finish provides renewed momentum in the championship battle. Bezzecchi’s third place is arguably even more significant given his injury recovery, while Fernández’s victory gives Trackhouse another major achievement in its partnership with Aprilia.
With the championship battle continuing, the Silverstone result could prove important as the season progresses. Martín remains in control at the top, but Bezzecchi has moved back into second and the gap between the leading riders remains a key focus.
Conclusion
Aprilia Racing’s British Grand Prix could hardly have ended better. Raúl Fernández claimed a dominant victory for the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, while Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi completed an all-Aprilia podium at Silverstone.
The result gave Aprilia its third podium lockout of the season, seventh MotoGP victory of the campaign and 15th premier-class win. It also strengthened the manufacturer’s position at the top of the championship standings, with Martín and Bezzecchi occupying first and second.
For Aprilia, the challenge now is to maintain this momentum through the remainder of the season. After a near-perfect weekend at Silverstone, the manufacturer has shown that its riders have the pace, consistency and determination to remain central to the 2026 MotoGP title battle.