Marquez experiences discomfort at Silverstone, finishes ninth and seventh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Marc Marquez faced physical challenges during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone over the weekend. He reported a lack of control over his right arm, which contributed to his ninth-place finish in the Sprint and a seventh-place finish in the main event. Entering the weekend just 18 points behind Jorge Martin, Marquez now trails by 40 points. His teammate, Pecco Bagnaia, also had a disappointing race, crashing out and finishing with no points. The next event in the MotoGP schedule is the Aragon Grand Prix, where Marquez historically performs well, having won there multiple times.
- •Marquez finished ninth in the Sprint and seventh in the race.
- •He experienced discomfort with his right arm during the event.
- •Bagnaia crashed out and scored no points in the race.
- •Marquez is now 40 points behind Jorge Martin in the standings.
- •Next up is the Aragon Grand Prix, a favorable track for Marquez.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Marquez admits experiencing physical discomfort again: 'I was at risk of crashing'
"Marc Marquez had a difficult weekend physically at Silverstone. The Spaniard explained that at one point, he had no control over his right arm on Sunday.
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