Jorge Martin wins MotoGP Sprint at British Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jorge Martin secured victory in the MotoGP Sprint at the British Grand Prix, held on August 8, 2026. Martin, who started from pole position, led the race from start to finish, extending his lead in the riders' standings to 17 points over Ai Ogura, who finished second. Marco Bezzecchi returned from injury to take third place, overtaking Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, who struggled with tyre degradation. Two-time world champion Marquez ended the race in ninth place after losing ground to several competitors. Home favorite Cal Crutchlow did not finish after crashing early in the race.
- •Martin leads the Sprint from start to finish
- •Ogura finishes second, closing the gap
- •Bezzecchi returns from injury for third place
- •Crutchlow fails to finish after a crash
- •Marquez finishes in ninth, losing several positions
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Standings | Martin extends lead, Marc Marquez loses ground
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP Full Sprint Results | Martin converts pole position into Saturday victory
"Jorge Martin extended his lead in the riders' standings after an almost perfect weekend at the British Grand Prix. Martin won the Sprint and finished second behind Raul Fernandez at the British Grand Prix, putting him 31 points clear of second-placed Marco Bezzecchi in the standings.
"Jorge Martin won the MotoGP Sprint at the British Grand Prix, and extended his lead in the riders' standings. He is now 17 points ahead of second-placed Ai Ogura.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:25 PMMotoGP Standings | Martin extends lead, Marc Marquez loses ground
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the riders' standings after an almost perfect weekend at the British Grand Prix. Martin won the Sprint and finished second behind Raul Fernandez at the British Grand Prix, putting him 31 points clear of second-placed Marco Bezzecchi in the standings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:32 PMMotoGP Full Sprint Results | Martin converts pole position into Saturday victory
Jorge Martin won the MotoGP Sprint at the British Grand Prix, and extended his lead in the riders' standings. He is now 17 points ahead of second-placed Ai Ogura.
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