In a dramatic turn of events at the British Grand Prix sprint race, Enea Bastianini emerged victorious for the Ducati factory team. While his teammate Francesco Bagnaia secured the initial lead, a crash on lap four forced him out of the competition.
This unexpected twist opened the door for Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing, who had been battling closely with Bastianini for the top spot. With Bagnaia gone, Martin found himself in a prime position to tighten the championship race.
Enea Bastianini emerged victorious at Silverstone, capitalizing on a thrilling battle with Jorge Martin. With championship leader Francesco Bagnaia out of contention, the stage was set for a Ducati showdown.
Bastianini’s relentless pursuit of Martin culminated in a decisive pass at Stowe, propelling him to a commanding victory.
Martin, despite the defeat, managed to hold off Aleix Espargaro for second, narrowing the championship gap to Bagnaia to a single point.
The race was marred by a dramatic crash at the start involving Franco Morbidelli and Marco Bezzecchi, fortunately with both riders conscious after the incident. Marc Marquez’s promising run was cut short by a late crash, raising Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta to fourth and fifth respectively
