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Jorge Martin leads every lap to win British GP sprint at Silverstone

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Jorge Martin leads every lap to win British GP sprint at Silverstone

Summary

Jorge Martin won the British GP sprint at Silverstone on August 8, dominating from pole position and leading every lap. This victory marks a significant comeback for the Aprilia rider, who attributed his success to reverting to an older-spec base package after struggling earlier in the season. Martin's triumph extends his championship lead to 17 points. He aims to maintain this momentum moving forward in the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Martin leads the race from pole position at Silverstone.
•He won the sprint on August 8, 2026.
•This victory extends his championship lead to 17 points.
•Martin credits his success to an older-spec base package.

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4:54 PMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin “out of the hole he was in” after commanding Silverstone sprint win

What they're saying

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British GP sprint winner Jorge Martin has revealed that reverting to an older-spec base package has allowed him to climb ‘out of the hole he was in’ and rediscover his winning form. The Aprilia rider dominated Saturday’s half-distance race at Silverstone from pole position, leading every lap of the race to extend his championship lead to 17 points. The result allowed him to bounce back ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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