MotoGP could eventually introduce an F1-style budget cap to control team spending and reduce escalating development costs. Sporting director Carlos Ezpeleta said the championship would not oppose a cost cap if manufacturers jointly requested one. MotoGP already limits areas such as testing, engine development and aerodynamic upgrades, but a full spending limit would require strict monitoring and agreement across the manufacturers.
Álex Márquez was the leading Ducati rider in the Silverstone Sprint, finishing fourth as Aprilia swept the podium. He managed the rear-tyre problems better than the other Ducati riders after experiencing similar grip issues during practice. Márquez admitted Ducati may have been better served by the medium rear tyre, but the late tyre decision left little time to change strategy.
Marc Márquez finished ninth in the Silverstone Sprint after suffering severe rear-tyre graining. The Ducati rider initially moved forward from sixth on the grid, reaching fourth, but his pace dropped sharply from lap five. Márquez said the tyre problem appeared earlier and was more severe than expected. The result leaves him fourth in the championship, 29 points behind leader Jorge Martín.
Aprilia achieved a major MotoGP milestone at Silverstone by taking its first Sprint podium lockout. Jorge Martín won ahead of Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura, with factory teammate Marco Bezzecchi third. The result also moved Bezzecchi into third in the championship, 27 points behind Martín. Aprilia’s performance marked a major advantage over Ducati in the first Sprint after MotoGP’s summer break.
Jorge Martín converted pole position into a lights-to-flag victory in the Silverstone Sprint, leading all 10 laps. The Aprilia rider finished 1.530 seconds ahead of teammate Marco Bezzecchi’s Trackhouse colleague Ai Ogura, extending his championship lead to 17 points over Ogura. Martín now has 220 points, while his third Sprint victory of the 2026 season strengthens Aprilia’s position at the top.
Jorge Martin claimed his third Sprint victory of 2026 at Silverstone, leading an Aprilia 1-2-3 with Ai Ogura second and Marco Bezzecchi third. Martin led from start to finish as Ducati struggled for pace and rear-tyre performance. Marc Marquez finished ninth, scoring one point, while Martin extended his championship advantage with another strong Saturday result.
Jorge Martin says Aprilia has made significant progress with a key issue that has affected him in recent MotoGP races. The 2024 world champion reported improved feeling with the bike at Silverstone, giving him more confidence during Friday running. Martin is continuing to adapt to Aprilia after his difficult start to the season, with the team looking for further gains during the British GP weekend.
Alex Márquez set the fastest time in the opening MotoGP practice session at Silverstone, kicking off the British Grand Prix weekend on top. The Gresini Ducati rider finished ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, with the leading riders separated by only a small margin as teams focused on race setup and tyre evaluation. The result gives Márquez an early boost heading into the rest of the weekend.
Maverick Viñales will sit out the British Grand Prix as tests revealed an undiagnosed infraspinatus shoulder tear following his ongoing rehab. Amid mounting rumors surrounding his future with Red Bull KTM Tech3, test rider Pol Espargaró will step in to ride the RC16 at Silverstone while Viñales focuses on recovery.
BMW Motorrad is finalizing a contract extension for Miguel Oliveira while closing in on signing Brad Binder for the 2027 WorldSBK season. The move would reunite the only two race winners in KTM’s MotoGP history, creating an all-star factory lineup as BMW looks to maintain championship contention amidst a major paddock reshuffle.