MotoGP British GP: Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi Wins in Silverstone; Zarco Second

Marco Bezzecchi secured his first MotoGP victory with Aprilia at the 2025 British Grand Prix in Silverstone. This marked his return to the top step of the podium since winning the 2023 Indian GP. The race took a dramatic turn when Fabio Quartararo, who had built a 4.5-second lead, retired due to a mechanical issue. His Yamaha’s rear ride-height device malfunctioned with seven laps to go, handing the lead and eventual win to Bezzecchi. Bezzecchi maintained his lead to finish ahead of Honda rider Johann Zarco, giving Aprilia its first race win since COTA in 2024. Championship leader Marc Marquez, who chose the medium front, fought hard to finish third after a thrilling last-lap battle with Franco Morbidelli.

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An early red flag disrupted the race due to an oil spill. As the incident occurred within the first three laps, riders involved in the crash—including Marc and Alex Marquez—were eligible for the restart. In the second start, Francesco Bagnaia took the early lead, but pole-sitter Quartararo reclaimed it quickly, showing strong pace on the soft front tyre.

A leading group was formed with Quartararo, Bezzecchi, Zarco, Morbidelli, and Jack Miller. Meanwhile, the factory Ducati riders Marc Marquez and Bagnaia struggled on the medium front tyre. Bagnaia crashed on lap four and returned to the pits visibly upset. As Quartararo built a commanding lead, Bezzecchi moved up to second by passing Miller, setting up the decisive final laps.

Marc Marquez made a strong comeback, climbing from eighth to third. He overtook his brother Alex and outpaced Morbidelli in a tight battle. With cooler conditions affecting grip levels, most riders preferred the soft front tyre over the medium. Alex Marquez had earlier ended Marc’s Sprint winning streak but crashed at Turn 1 in the main race. The Espargaró-Morbidelli incident triggered the early red flag.

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The weekend also saw Ai Ogura withdraw from the British GP due to a leg injury. Aleix Espargaro, the 2023 Silverstone winner, was racing as a wildcard for HRC but was caught up in the first-lap drama. Despite changing weather and multiple incidents, Marco Bezzecchi’s Silverstone victory gave Aprilia a much-needed boost and had a major impact on the 2025 MotoGP championship standings.