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Marco Bezzecchi struggles with injuries after setting Silverstone lap record

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Marco Bezzecchi struggles with injuries after setting Silverstone lap record

Summary

Marco Bezzecchi recorded the fastest lap in history at Silverstone during Practice for the British Grand Prix on August 7, 2026. Despite this achievement, Bezzecchi is coping with significant pain and reduced mobility due to injuries sustained in a crash at Sachsenring last month. Initially pessimistic about his performance due to these injuries, he has demonstrated impressive speed on the track. The situation will be monitored closely as he continues to compete under challenging conditions.

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Status Watch

•Bezzecchi broke the all-time Silverstone lap record during Practice.
•He is battling pain from a collarbone and knee injury.
•The crash occurred during Sachsenring practice last month.
•Despite his injuries, Bezzecchi showed immediate pace on track.

Latest Updates

6:09 PMMotorsport.com — Marco Bezzecchi reveals “disaster” injury ordeal after smashing Silverstone lap record
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Marco Bezzecchi admitted that he was struggling with pain and mobility despite breaking the all-time circuit record at Silverstone in Practice for the British Grand Prix. Coming into the weekend, the Italian had conceded his chances of a top result after injuring his collarbone and knee in a crash during Sachsenring practice last month. But he was immediately up to pace as he jumped aboard a ...Keep reading
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