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Marc Marquez struggles with corner speed at Silverstone practice

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Marc Marquez struggles with corner speed at Silverstone practice

Summary

Marc Marquez finished seventh in Friday's practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, trailing the leader, Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia, by over seven tenths of a second. Marquez noted he has become slower in corners that he previously excelled in, indicating challenges adapting to his machine's performance. This shift in pace raises concerns as he prepares for the upcoming race on Sunday. The factory Ducati rider expressed his difficulties in compensating for his weaknesses compared to his performance during last year's event.

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Key Details

•Marc Marquez finished seventh in Silverstone practice on August 7.
•He was more than seven tenths slower than leader Marco Bezzecchi.
•Marquez cited struggles with corner speed compared to last year.
•The British Grand Prix takes place on August 9.

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7:15 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone

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Marc Marquez says he can no longer compensate for his weaknesses at Silverstone, as he is now “slower” in corners that were his strong points at last year’s British Grand Prix. The factory Ducati rider ended up a distant seventh in Practice on Friday, more than seven tenths down on the pace-setting Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi. More worryingly, he trailed the VR46 Ducati of Fabio di ...Keep reading
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