# Fernandez wins British MotoGP, Martin extends championship lead

2026-08-08T22:55:40+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP, leading from the first lap to finish 2.54 seconds clear of Jorge Martin. Martin, who won Saturday's sprint, suffered a ride-height device failure at the start, dropping him to sixth before he recovered to second. The result extended Martin's championship lead to 31 points over Marco Bezzecchi, who finished third. Defending champion Marc Marquez finished seventh.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/motorsport/motogp/motogp-british-grand-prix-2026-jorge-martin-sprint-race-record-lap-timing/article71322686.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/fernandez-secures-dominant-british-motogp-victory-martin-extends-championship-lead/article71325973.ece>

Tags: Aprilia, British Grand Prix, Jorge Martin, MotoGP, Silverstone, sprint race
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