Marc Marquez struggles with corner speed at Silverstone practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:17 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic
- 7:15 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone
"Marc Marquez says a tough result in the British Grand Prix was entirely down to him, insisting he simply lacked the pace to fight at the front. The factory Ducati rider endured a lacklustre outing at Silverstone on Sunday, struggling to seventh at the finish after running as high as third on the opening lap. While the Desmosedici was no match to the Aprilias throughout the weekend, Marquez ...Keep reading
"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
"Marquez says he will “fight” when he feels “well on the bike”, after struggling to seventh at Silverstone
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 9, 2026, 2:17 PMMarc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic
Marc Marquez says a tough result in the British Grand Prix was entirely down to him, insisting he simply lacked the pace to fight at the front. The factory Ducati rider endured a lacklustre outing at Silverstone on Sunday, struggling to seventh at the finish after running as high as third on the opening lap. While the Desmosedici was no match to the Aprilias throughout the weekend, Marquez ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:17 PMMarc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic
Marquez says he will “fight” when he feels “well on the bike”, after struggling to seventh at Silverstone
- Motorsport.comAug 7, 2026, 7:15 PMMarc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone
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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