Ducati Lenovo Team returns from summer break at British GP, Marquez third in standings
Ducati Lenovo Team heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix after three weeks off, with Marc Marquez fit and Francesco Bagnaia needing medical clearance after arm surgery.
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- 190
- 143
- 340.6 km/h
What Happened
The MotoGP paddock moves to Silverstone for the 12th round of the season. The British race has been on the calendar since 1949, held over the years at Donington Park and Silverstone. Ducati has won it five times: Casey Stoner's victories in 2007 and 2008, Andrea Dovizioso's success in 2017, Francesco Bagnaia's win in 2022, and Enea Bastianini's 2024 triumph on the 75th anniversary of the Motorcycle World Championship. In 2025, Marc Marquez finished second in the Sprint and third in Sunday's race.
After a three-week break, both riders are ready to get back on track. Marquez used the time to continue his physical recovery and returns after scoring maximum points at the Sachsenring. Bagnaia will start the weekend with the usual medical check to be declared fit to race, essential for getting back on his Desmosedici GP after undergoing surgery on his right forearm at the beginning of July.
“In Germany, it was a perfect weekend, where we able to make the most of every opportunity and collect all the points possible, moving up to third place in the Championship. I took advantage of the three-week break to enjoy a bit of relaxation, but also to recharge my energy and continue with training. Silverstone is a long and extremely demanding track, where a lot of physical strength will be nee”
“Silverstone is a physically demanding track that I'm tackling right after my arm surgery. I feel good and I've recovered during these weeks off, but I haven't been back on a MotoGP bike yet, so after the fit to race, it will be essential to understand my feelings and work well right from the start. Silverstone is a circuit I really like: the fans are among the most affectionate, and the atmosphere”
- Country: United Kingdom
- Circuit record: Quartararo (Yamaha) 1:57.233 – 2025
- Maximum speed: Bastianini (Ducati), 340.6 km/h – 2022
- Track length: 5.9 km
- Sprint race distance: 10 laps
- Race distance: 20 laps
- Marc Márquez: 3rd, 190 points
- Francesco Bagnaia: 8th, 143 points
- Ducati Lenovo Team: 3rd, 333 points
- Ducati (Constructors): 2nd, 319 points
In the 2025 edition, Bezzecchi (Aprilia) took the GP podium ahead of Zarco (Honda) and Marquez (Ducati). The Sprint was won by A. Marquez (Ducati), while Quartararo (Yamaha) took pole and Bezzecchi set the fastest lap.
Why this matters
The British GP is the 12th round of a tight MotoGP season, where Ducati has five previous wins at the track. Marquez arrives third in the championship with 190 points, while Bagnaia's recovery from forearm surgery adds uncertainty. Fans at Silverstone will see Ducati aim to close the gap in the constructors' standings, where the team ranks second with 319 points.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The top class of motorcycle road racing, featuring prototype machines and world championship events.
- Sprint
- A shorter race held on Saturday before the main Grand Prix, awarding half points.
- Desmosedici GP
- Ducati's MotoGP race motorcycle, used by the factory team.
- Fit to race
- Medical clearance required for a rider to compete after injury or surgery.
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