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Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone delivered a masterclass in racecraft, drama and raw pace across all three classes. In MotoGP, Raúl Fernández produced a lights-to-flag victory to underline his and Aprilia’s strength on British soil. In Moto2, Filip Salač claimed a breakthrough first Grand Prix win after a costly error by the championship leader, while in Moto3, David Almansa emerged from a six-rider dogfight to take his second win of the season.

MotoGP: Fernández in total control

Raúl Fernández (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) turned a difficult Saturday into a perfect Sunday, leading the 20-lap MotoGP race from start to finish. The Spaniard built a steady gap over the opening laps, managing his Pirelli-shod Aprilia with precision through Silverstone’s high-speed corners and heavy braking zones. By halfway, the gap was large enough to allow him to focus on consistency rather than outright pace.

Jorge Martín (Aprilia Racing) finished second to extend his championship lead, never quite able to match Fernández’s rhythm despite pushing hard in the middle stint. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) completed an all-Aprilia podium in third, a strong result on his return from collarbone surgery and a clear signal that the Noale manufacturer holds the upper hand at this circuit.

Further back, Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) struggled to match the front-runners’ pace, ending the day well off the podium and losing further ground in the title standings.

Moto2: Salač capitalises as González celebrates too soon

The Moto2 race will be remembered for one glaring mistake and one clinical finish. Manuel González, who had led much of the race, began celebrating a lap early, mistakenly believing he had already taken the win. That moment of complacency cost him dearly as Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team) swept past on the final lap to claim his maiden Grand Prix victory.

Iván Ortolá (QJMOTOR – Biolec – MSI) finished second, holding off a late charge to secure a valuable podium, while Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team) took third for his first rostrum appearance of the year. The result tightens the championship picture, with González’s error likely to be analysed for weeks and Salač suddenly in the mix as a genuine title outsider.

Moto3: Almansa edges six-way thriller

In Moto3, Silverstone produced its traditional chaos at the front. A lead group of six riders swapped positions repeatedly, with no one able to build a decisive gap until the final laps. David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) timed his move perfectly, pulling clear after Brian Uriarte crashed out while fighting for the win.

Álvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took second, showing strong race pace after a solid qualifying, while Valentín Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) held on for third in a physically demanding race. With championship leader Máximo Quiles absent due to injury, Almansa’s win is a crucial boost in his own title bid and a reminder that the fight at the front remains wide open.

Silverstone verdict

Across the three classes, Sunday at Silverstone offered a compelling mix of dominance, drama and opportunism. Fernández’s MotoGP win was a statement of intent, Salač’s Moto2 victory a lesson in concentration until the chequered flag, and Almansa’s Moto3 success a reward for nerve and timing in a pack race. For the championship battles, the British GP has reshaped the narrative in all three categories, setting up a fierce second half of the season.