Cooper Webb Wins Canadian GP as Heavy Storm Stops Final Race.
Webb toasted his first race with Rick Ware Racing with a victory in Calgary but a thunderstorm midway through the final race followed by a heavy downpour brought an early end to the celebrations.
Webb, who raced as a wildcard in the 2025 Australian GP, has committed to the full season in what promises to be an exciting season.
Webb, powered by Star Racing, emerged victorious through a tough field that saw some thrilling battles.
He was leading in the Main Event when strong gusts caused tough blocks to blow across the track, bringing out the yellow flags, but as the wind intensified the race was stopped by the FIM with rider, spectator and staff safety in mind.
Speaking before a torrential then storm lashed the McMahon Stadium, Webb said: “It was sick, honestly it was beautiful to get in the win. It was pretty gnarly and as we see, the weather’s coming in, so we had a red flag, unfortunately, but I was really feeling good.”
His Rick Ware Racing teammate Justin Hill, who had set the pace in practice and qualifying, won the opening Sprint Race 1 and finished third on the night.
Hill came through a frantic few opening laps which saw defending SX1 world champion Jason Anderson crash out on the opening lap, while Vince Friese, who had set the early pace before his challenge faded, coming home in sixth place.
Cooper Webb (2) in Calgary. Photo courtesy FIM World Supercross Championship
Webb battled past and into second place while he held off Dean Wilson, who was third to bring the Calgary crowd to their feet.
Having missed out on a win in the opening race, Webb produced a textbook ride in Sprint Race 2, as he oozed class, powering his way through the field with a controlled ride.
He jumped the whoops, kept the turns tight and make his moves stick. It was an eventful race for Christian Craig, who had a fall while Hill also fell on the opening lap.
The Rick Ware Racing rider was making his way back into contention for a top three finish when he was sandwiched by Wilson and Mitchell Harrison and dropped him to fifth place, while Jorge Zaragoza was second and Wilson in third.
As the Main Event was red flagged, the results from the opening two sprint races combined mean that Webb was crowned the winner of the event. Wilson was credited with second place due to him being classified higher in the second sprint race than Hill, who was level on 16 points.
Hill said: “I’ve been milking my comeback story since December of last year and I feel like I’m in a really good way with the decisions I’m making. I’m in a really good way with the team, with everybody I’m working with.
“I’m just so strongly supported all the way around and that’s the main thing right now. I just feel like if I just keep doing what I can do and stay healthy, we’re gonna be in this Championship 100%.”
More, from a press release issued by World Supercross Championship:
Anstie Kickstarts SX2 Title Defence with Victory in the Canadian GP as Stark and McAdoo Take First Podiums.
Max Anstie is back with a new team for 2026 having signed for Rick Ware Racing, but he settled into his new team immediately with a comprehensive performance in Calgary.
Anstie, 33, made it a clean sweep with three victories after overcoming a surprise from the Stark riders, who both made excellent starts all night, benefitting from the high altitude in Calgary, which sits 3,500 ft above sea level.
The Stark bikes, which are powered by electric motors, were not hampered with the same performance deficit of their fuel-powered rivals, who struggled to reach their regular performance levels.
It was evident at the start, as both Brian Hsu, who was making his debut in the series, and his teammate Michael Hicks, who were explosive out of the gate, with Hsu leading the opening laps on all three races.
In the SX2 Sprint Race 1, Hsu started pulling a gap to the chasing pack before he was slowly reeled in by Anstie, who made his move on lap four. Devin Simonson also cut through the pack to pass the Stark rider and took second place.
Hicks took a credible third place and held off a late surge from Cameron McAdoo, who beat Hsu to fourth place.
The Starks again proved competitive off the line as both riders were quick out the gate for Sprint Race 2. Again it was Hsu who was leading from his teammate Hicks.
But just as in the opening sprint race, they were both caught by Anstie, who excelled over the whoops and made up a massive amount of ground before he was able to power past Hsu on the penultimate lap. The German rider was also passed by Hicks on the final lap, as the two Starks finished in second and third place.
In the Main Event, which carries the most points over a 12-lap battle to the line, it was Anstie, who crossed the line in first place to complete a memorable win for his new team, while McAdoo was second and Hicks was in third.
Anstie was quick to pay tribute to his new team and said he was caught by surprise by his electric-powered rivals.
He said: “It was tough. The track was gnarly and the electric bikes. I think they were maybe the toughest obstacle!
“At the start, they were gone and it was a really tricky track to make up time, but anyway, I can’t give it up enough to the whole Rick Ware crew.
“Everyone there has been so, so good. Like, honestly, these last few weeks, how this has all happened, how this has come around, I can’t give it up to them and to Club MX, my crew chief, to Greg, my mechanic – it’s been a lot these last few weeks and I can’t give it up enough to those guys.”
Hicks capped a memorable and historic night for Stark, as the Spanish-based team took second on the night in what was a special night for the American.
He said: “This means a lot for me. I’ve been trying to get a World Supercross ride and finally Stark gave me one and the opportunity to come here.
“Last year, my first year doing it, so I think I’m proving myself now and it’s huge for Stark. This bike is amazing. I love it, and I mean it. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ever ridden.
“A week ago, I was racing, crashed, sprained my ankle, it’s swollen and purple. I’ve been limping, so I didn’t think that this night would go like this. So I am super grateful for everyone at Stark and everyone who supports me, it means a lot to me.”
Max Anstie (1) in Calgary. Photo courtesy FIM World Supercross Championship
McAdoo took third place on the night on his World Supercross debut. The 28-year-old was equally impressed with the performance of the Starks and also paid tribute to the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team for allowing him to race in the World Supercross Championship.
He said: “The electric bikes are insane. Off the start, like, it’s unreal. Like, we have the elevation and it was pretty wild how powerful they were.
“Aside from that, honestly, my first experience with World Supercross was really fun. It was back-to-back and hectic. That track’s so much different from anything I’m used to. The racing was so much different, and I had fun tonight.
“I really just wanted to take it and learn, and honestly, I’m just so grateful to be here. The whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team for accommodating this, I can’t say thanks enough, because it’s not something they had to do.
“It was fun to come up here to Canada with my wife and my daughter, my mechanic Jed, and we just really enjoyed our night. I think you’re going to see a lot better version of me the next couple of times.”
Sunday Showers Deliver Showdown As Champions Are Crowned At Mission Mini Cup National Final
Dill And Farhand Undefeated In GP Classes, While Jazikoff and Texter Clinch Stock Championships In Thrilling Finale
Elkhart Lake, WI — Aug. 9, 2026 — The final day of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final concluded in dramatic fashion at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex kart facility. Sunday saw the young racers transition to the counterclockwise Layout B, forcing them to adapt to a new configuration before rain arrived following the morning’s Qualifying 1 sessions. By Sunday evening, two riders had completed flawless weekends with perfect sweeps of their respective classes, while spectacular comebacks in the two youngest classes capped an unforgettable weekend of youth road racing.
GP 190: Jase Dill Sweeps The Premier Class
In the premier GP 190 class, Jase Dill (#97, Ohvale USA) proved his talent across every appearance of the weekend. Having dominated Layout A on Saturday with a perfect pole-to-flag performance in both Race 1 and Race 2, Dill carried his momentum to Layout B on Sunday.
Dill secured the Sunday pole position with an overall best qualifying time of 52.485 seconds. In Sunday’s Race 1, Dill delivered another masterclass, leading from start to finish to cross the line first and set the weekend’s ultimate pace with a best lap time of 54.246 seconds. Behind him, Maverick Johnson (#63, Star GP Academy/Eleven Motorsports) bounced back from a disappointing Saturday Race 2 DNF to finish second, just 1.458 seconds behind Dill. Dexter Daytona Salaverria (#81, Team Ohvale USA) crossed the finish line in third.
Race 2 was a repeat performance of Dill’s unmatched speed. Dill captured the victory by a comfortable 5.931-second margin over Johnson, who again finished second, while Salaverria completed the podium in third.
With four race victories and two pole positions across both layouts, Dill secured the overall GP 190 National Championship after completing a perfect weekend. Connor Raymond (#44, Raymond Racing) secured second overall in the championship with 76 points, while Salaverria completed the championship podium in third with 71 points.
GP 160: Zaal Farhand Defends His Crown
The GP 160 class was dominated from start to finish by defending champion Zaal Farhand (#98, Gridline 84). Farhand topped Sunday’s combined qualifying session with a pole-winning time of 55.753 seconds.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Farhand showcased his signature poise and precision, cruising to a 5.500-second victory over Tommy Molnar (#152, Team Molnar), who took second. Lambert Su (#777, Apex Racing) claimed the final step on the podium in third. Farhand replicated his clinical performance in Sunday’s Race 2, extending his lead to finish a dominant 9.068 seconds ahead of Su, who claimed a strong second-place finish, while Molnar finished third.
Farhand completed an undefeated weekend across both layouts to successfully defend his GP 160 title, earning him the National Championship with a perfect 110 points. Su claimed second overall in the championship standings with 86 points, while Molnar secured third overall with 65 points.
Zaal Farhand was far ahead of the competition in each of his Sunday GP 160 races. Photo by Shots by AMD.
GP 110: Cruise Texter Wins GP 110 National Championship
The GP 110 class saw a fierce, weekend-long battle between the nation’s top young riders. Cruise Texter (#26, CTR / Roof Systems) claimed pole position in Sunday’s combined qualifying with a quick 57.621-second lap.
Texter carried his Saturday momentum into Sunday’s Race 1, riding a stellar defensive race to capture a 5.185-second victory over his main rival, Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite). Cole Schannen (#18, CS18 Racing) rounded out the podium in third.
In Sunday afternoon’s Race 2, Chase Jazikoff fought back in spectacular fashion, taking the holeshot and holding off Texter to secure his first GP 110 victory of the weekend by 2.680 seconds. Bruno Bolanos (#95, Mako Racing) crossed the line in a close third, just under ten seconds back.
Despite Jazikoff’s Race 2 victory, Texter’s three wins and a runner-up finish over the weekend were more than enough to secure the overall GP 110 National Championship with 105 points. Chase Jazikoff finished second overall with 91 points, and Christian Berlowitz (#17, Beastmode Racing), claimed third overall with 67 points.
Cruise Texter fought through mixed conditions Sunday to lock down the 2026 GP 110 championship. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Stock 110: Absolute Drama And Grit Earns Texter The Double
The Stock 110 class delivered the most dramatic, heart-stopping championship finale of the entire weekend. Double-class threat, Cruise Texter (#26, CTR / Roof Systems) took pole position in Sunday’s combined qualifying with a time of 59.966 seconds.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite) broke Texter’s weekend win streak by riding a brilliant race on his Kawasaki KLX 110, securing a 2.582-second victory over Texter, while Bruno Bolanos (#95, Mako Racing) finished third.
The result set up a dramatic championship showdown in Sunday’s Race 2. Early in the race, disaster struck as both championship front-runners crashed. Texter was leading Jazikoff through Turn 1 before losing control. Jazikoff reacted and followed, as the field passed the grounded riders. With a mix of adrenaline, determination, and true championship grit, both young riders remounted their motorcycles and charged back through the field.
Jazikoff made an unbelievable recovery to secure a third-place finish. Texter put on an equally heroic charge, clawing his way back to finish in fourth place.
Bruno Bolanos capitalized on the drama to claim a well-deserved Race 2 victory, followed by Bron Macanga (#55, Nomad Family Grid) in second.
The final point calculations revealed just how crucial those recovered points were. Texter’s fourth-place finish earned him 13 points, bringing his total to 93 points. Jazikoff’s third-place finish earned him 16 points, bringing his final tally to 91 points. By a razor-thin margin of just two points, Texter edged out Jazikoff to claim the Stock 110 National Championship.
The championship completed an extraordinary double for the Pennsylvania rider, who secured both the GP 110 and Stock 110 titles after winning the 2025 Stock 50 National Championship. Bolanos claimed third overall in the Stock 110 national standings with 72 points.
Cruise Texter (#26) won the Stock 110 title. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Stock 50: Cooper Jazikoff Wins Championship in Epic Tie-Breaker
The Stock 50 class provided some of the most competitive and inspiring action of the weekend, culminating in a dramatic tie-breaker for the national title. Marcus Su (#66, Apex Racing) claimed Sunday’s pole position with a combined qualifying time of 1:09.583.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Su took full advantage of pole position to secure a spectacular victory, crossing the line 0.867 seconds ahead of Kyle Kang (#26, Apex Racing Team), in second, and Alexander Andonovski (#67, Andonovski Racing Team) in third. Saturday’s Race 1 and Race 2 winner, Cooper Jazikoff (#423, Team Dunlop Elite), struggled to find his rhythm on Layout B, finishing a distant sixth.
In the final Stock 50 race of the weekend, Jazikoff staged a spectacular comeback. Jazikoff rode a brilliant defensive race to take a crucial victory, holding off a charging Su by a narrow 1.162 seconds. Kang completed his double-podium Sunday with another third-place finish.
When the final points were calculated, Jazikoff and Su were deadlocked at the top of the standings, tied with 95 points apiece. According to championship rules, the national title tiebreaker is decided by the best position in the final race of the weekend. By virtue of his dramatic victory in Sunday’s final Race 2, Jazikoff officially clinched the tiebreaker to become the overall Stock 50 National Champion. Su was awarded second overall with 95 points, and Kang finished third overall with 78 points.
Cooper Jazikoff (#423) put everything on the line for a win in the final race, and it netted him the 2026 Stock 50 title. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Championship Prizes and Sponsors
The 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final was supported by an incredible lineup of sponsors who provided world-class prizes to reward these exceptional young athletes for their dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.
National champions and top performers walked away with some of the most coveted prizes in youth road racing:
• Arai Corsair-X Helmet: Champions were awarded the premier, race-proven safety of a custom Arai Corsair-X helmet.
• Dunlop Team Elite Offer And Custom Guitar: Elite performers earned exclusive Dunlop Team Elite contract offers, paving their way to advanced racing support on Dunlop’s world-class spec tires, along with a custom Dunlop guitar.
• Motion Pro Prize Pack: Special performance awards included a gift for top finishers from Motion Pro.
• MotoAmerica Talent Cup Entry: All age-eligible 2026 champions receive an offer to waive 2027 MotoAmerica Talent Cup entry fees.
• Tommy Duma Championship Pendant: A beautifully crafted, custom championship pendant from Tommy Duma Fine Jewelers, a historic hallmark of achievement for MotoAmerica’s national champions.
Left to Right: Cruise Texter (GP 110 and Stock 110), Zaal Farhand (GP 160), Jase Dill (GP 190) and Cooper Jazikoff (Stock 50) are your 2026 Mini Cup National Champions. Photo by Shots by AMD.
These prizes highlight MotoAmerica’s commitment, alongside its partners, to cultivating the next generation of American road racing stars.
For complete schedules, photos, and live timing results, fans can visit the official MotoAmerica Mini Cup website at www.motoamerica.com/mini-cup/
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner.
Young Closes Out Season with Commanding Race Two Victory at CTMP Finale.
Bowmanville, ON – Ben Young’s historic 2026 campaign came to a fitting end on Sunday, as the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike champion dominated race two in the GP Bikes Pro Superbike season finale at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
After winning a disrupted race one earlier in the day for his record-breaking eighth victory of the year, Young furthered his tally for most wins in a season by claiming his ninth trophy in ten races to close out the campaign, doing so comfortably ahead of David MacKay.
It didn’t appear as though that would be the case initially, as Young got another poor launch off the line to find himself fifth through turn one while MacKay led Andrew Van Winkle and breakout star Cole Alexander.
Young would methodically pick his way through the pack on the opening lap, climbing right on the rear wheel of Van Winkle before seizing second place in turn two to begin lap two.
MacKay’s quest for a first career Superbike victory lasted just one more lap before Young rocketed past him on the long Andretti straightaway, immediately stretching a gap en route to an eleven-second victory – one of the most dominant wins of his storied career.
The six-time champion will end the year with 245 of a possible 250 points, headlining a resurgent year for Honda as they locked out the top four places on Sunday afternoon.
“Our job wasn’t finished out there, but it’s cool to see that a Honda would have won either way. This package was so great for us all year. To see another lockout and a top-four for the brand is pretty incredible,” the Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda rider said. “I can’t thank the team enough. Six titles with this group is pretty special. I’ve had a great career, and it’s been a huge honour to race against these guys next to me.”
Despite how Young’s podium speech may be interpreted, the 33-year-old made it clear afterwards that he has no plans to retire from racing just yet.
While Honda’s incredible campaign had already secured them a first ever Constructors Championship, the fight for their second representative remained open with MacKay and Van Winkle separated by just a handful of points entering the day.
In the end, MacKay would outlast a brief attack from Van Winkle before settling into a convincing second, securing his fifth podium of the year and fourth runner-up result in the last five races.
The Snow City Cycle Honda rider will fall just short of second in the standings but would leapfrog Van Winkle by a single point for third overall, joining Young as the second representative for Honda in the final table – though both made significant contributions across 2026.
David MacKay (82) led Sunday’s Superbike race two early on at CTMP, but in the end the Honda rider would finish second ahead of Andrew Van Winkle (45) who completed the all-Honda podium in third. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
“We’ve had some ups and downs this year, but it’s nice to score multiple podiums here and end the year on a high note,” MacKay said. “Congrats to Ben, it’s been a huge honour to try and chase him down this season. And I have to thank my team, it’s been a huge effort from them and I wouldn’t be here without their help.”
While Van Winkle lamented his missed opportunity at finishing second in the standings, the 19-year-old did clinch the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year award with his fifth podium of the season aboard the Mountainview Motorsports Honda.
Van Winkle nearly missed the start after a big crash in race one left him plenty of repairs in a short window, though a huge effort from his team – as well as members of Young’s crew – managed to get him back on track to close out the year.
“I honestly didn’t know if I would make it out there, we got the bike together like 20 minutes before the roll-out thanks to Scott [Cartier] bringing us some parts,” Van Winkle revealed. “They were a huge help and everybody did a great job of putting the bike back together, so I’m happy to be able to end the year on the podium.”
Cole Alexander would wrap up a spectacular Superbike debut on the other side of the Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda garage, finishing fourth after a historic podium earlier in the day.
The 19-year-old was emotional during his own podium speech as he made the most of the opportunity, thanking Young once again and drawing a huge reaction from the crowd for his result.
One of the most impressive performances of the race was newly crowned OPP Racing Pro Supersport champion Tomas Casas in fifth, briefly challenging Alexander for fourth aboard his smaller-displacement FAST Riding School Suzuki GSX-R750 before settling into a back-and-forth late battle with Michael Sutherland.
Sutherland would narrowly lose out to Casas but ended his weekend with another very strong sixth for Yamaha, while Sebastien Tremblay finished an excellent seventh aboard another Supersport-spec Suzuki for the S.T. Motosport team.
Julien Lafortune would win a dramatic duel with Ernest Bernhard to claim eighth, once again the top BMW in the order, while Bernhard was unable to complete a pass despite mounting plenty of pressure on Lafortune aboard his Farnham Lager Yamaha.
Mackenzie Weil would complete the top ten for Snow City Cycle Kawasaki, the lone Kawasaki in the final classification after Alex Michel’s unfortunate crash earlier in the day.
In other action, Alexis Beaudoin would claim a national championship in unfortunate circumstances after race one was cancelled in the AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike class.
GP Bikes Pro Superbike race two podium from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (L-R): David MacKay, Ben Young, and Andrew Van Winkle. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
Beaudoin carried a 25-point lead over Julia Krans and 28-point advantage over Baillie Ives into the weekend, meaning the cancellation of race one made it mathematically impossible for either rider to catch Beaudoin in race two.
Still, the Yamaha rider may have done enough to limit the damage anyways, finishing fourth in race two while Ives was forced to settle for second behind runaway race winner Carter Matson. Krans did not start.
Matson will end the year with three consecutive victories after a late start to his season at Grand Bend, falling just short of a pro promotion for 2027 despite only competing in two rounds.
He and Ives were joined by Corey James Campbell on the podium, who fended off Beaudoin by just 0.032 seconds at the line to deny him a championship celebration in the top-three.
J.P. Tache cemented his perfect season in the Importations Thibault Twins Cup class, cruising 14 seconds clear of Nicholas Krans in a dominant showing for the back-to-back champion.
Krans would have a much closer fight for second, leading a chaotic four-rider battle that saw veteran Gary McKinnon round out the podium ahead of Sebastian Silva and Bronti Verbeek.
McKinnon will end the year second in the championship to the unbeaten Tache, jumping ahead of the absent Louie Raffa after his injury in an unfortunate crash on Thursday.
Jared Walker would add to his own perfect campaign with a win in the Scorpion EXO ZX-4R Cup class, sweeping the weekend to go unbeaten and secure the national title.
Walker was tasked with fending off Mackenzie Weil on this occasion, who would have taken home the “ironman” award on Sunday after running in the Pro Superbike, Pro Supersport, and ZX-4R Cup classes for Kawasaki.
Weil ultimately settled for second ahead of last year’s champion Jacob Black, with Black only barely hanging on to the final podium spot ahead of Jean-Pascal Schroeder, snatching third by 0.138 seconds at the finish.
Walker won once again in the Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sportbike category, his second class victory of the day after a thrilling win in race one earlier.
It was equally exciting this time around, holding off the same trio of riders behind him – only this time in a different order – as Norbert Joo, Stefan Tanasic, and class champion Lachlan Alexander all chased Walker down for the race win.
Alexander would wind up making a pair of decisive moves at the perfect time to seize second, ending his championship season on a high note, while 15-year-old phenom Tanasic completed the podium in third with roughly a second covering the entire group down to Joo in fourth.
Full results from the season finale at CTMP can be found here.
Casas Clinches Supersport Crown with Nail-Biting Victory at CTMP.
Bowmanville, ON – Tomas Casas celebrated his third career OPP Racing Pro Supersport championship in style on Sunday, clinching the title with a dramatic victory over Mavrick Cyr in a back-and-forth race two at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Casas needed to only finish tenth or higher on Sunday to bring home the #1 plate, but showed no interest in playing it safe as he battled fiercely with Cyr and title rival Sebastien Tremblay in an instant classic at CTMP.
The pole-sitter immediately chopped across the front of Cyr into turn one to take the early lead, fending off a pass attempt in turn five before Cyr seized the lead off the back straightaway on lap two.
Tremblay would then immediately follow his teammate through into second with a nice pass in turn ten, forming an S.T. Motosport Suzuki one-two as Casas held off a fast-starting Brad Macrae in fourth.
The lead trio would eventually clear away with Casas in comfortable position to win the championship regardless, but the 2017 and 2018 champion simply wouldn’t settle for third on the day.
Chasing a record-tying seventh victory of the year, Casas again took the lead with six laps to go before Cyr fought back in turn eight, desperately trying to help his teammate Tremblay. The two would flip-flop once again a lap later as Cyr made a lunge into turn ten, briefly allowing Tremblay into the lead himself.
Both Casas and Cyr would move back through on Tremblay before going to war once again in turn ten, as Cyr repeatedly tried to make a move stick in the tight 90-degree left hander.
Casas would lead the final lap before Cyr made one final attempt in turn ten once again, diving up the inside of the FAST Riding School Suzuki rider before Casas cut back underneath him for a final time, winning the drag-race to the line by 0.237 seconds.
Tomas Casas celebrates on the podium at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park after clinching his third Pro Supersport championship. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
It was a surprising challenge from Casas as many expected him to protect his 18-point championship lead in the finale, but the home favourite instead put a stamp on his dominant campaign with a seventh win in eight races to celebrate a third Supersport crown.
“I don’t even know where to begin. I really wanted to win this from the top of the box, but these guys pushed me to the limit,” Casas said. “I didn’t really know where round one would lead, but I owe a massive thanks to FAST Riding School who made this all possible. Without them and all my sponsors I wouldn’t be here.”
Casas will complete a whirlwind 2026, having originally planned to only race Shannonville and CTMP before a round one sweep quickly changed his plans.
It’s a difficult end to an ultra-consistent campaign for Tremblay, having stood on the podium in every single race this season. However, the two-time champion admitted he just didn’t have the pace to match Casas at even his strongest venue, hoping instead that Cyr’s attack could open the door for him.
“That was a really good battle. I’m usually very good here, but I was just struggling with some things all weekend. I couldn’t really stay with them on the back straight so I decided to let them race and just try to hang on for a miracle,” Tremblay said. “Unfortunately I couldn’t get the job done, but congrats to Tomas.”
While Cyr’s valiant effort came up just short, the 21-year-old did exit the year with an impressive second-place finish after nearly winning race one on Saturday in just his second appearance of the year.
“It’s great to be back on a podium. That was a super fun race with Tomas, congrats to him on the championship,” Mavrick said. “I tried to get it done a few times in turn ten, but he was just a bit quicker today.”
Despite their battle for the riders title, Casas and Tremblay would come together to celebrate their joint effort in the Constructors Championship, finishing as the top two contributors to Suzuki’s third consecutive trophy.
Brad Macrae capped off his best weekend of the year with another strong finish in fourth, breaking up the chain of Suzuki’s aboard his Colron Excavating Yamaha YZF-R9 after initially pressuring the leaders in the early laps.
Cole Alexander would end his terrific rookie campaign in the Supersport class with a hard-fought fifth-place, securing third in the championship aboard his French Glass Co. Suzuki after late heartbreak for Matt Simpson.
Simpson was running in fifth and would have brought home third overall for the Blackstock Motorsports Suzuki team until a visor issue forced him into the pits with just four laps to go, relegating him to tenth after he returned to the circuit.
Mackenzie Weil would salvage a crucial seventh behind Nathan Playford for the Snow City Cycle Kawasaki team, securing “best of the rest” honours in the final championship standings as the top non-Suzuki rider despite Macrae’s late surge.
Baillie Ives would celebrate his own national championship with a victory in the EBC Brakes Amateur Supersport class, winning a third consecutive race to close out the year and leapfrog longtime points leader Alexis Beaudoin.
Beaudoin entered the weekend with a slim five-point lead but saw that evaporate at CTMP with a DNF in race one, ensuring a national title for Ives if he finished inside the top-ten.
Ives would follow Casas’ blueprint however, stamping his title with a fourth victory of the year as the Nova Scotian completed his late comeback with Beaudoin struggling to a surprising seventh.
A sensational battle would unfold behind him, with Nolan Eadie eventually pulling clear of Corey James Campbell and Lachlan Alexander in a thrilling three-rider scrap for the final two podium places.
Despite missing the podium, it was a strong “big-bike” debut for Lightweight champion Alexander in fourth, the younger brother of pro rookie standout Cole.
Lachlan would find his way onto the podium in the Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sportbike class, but not on his usual front step as he settled for third behind Norbert Joo and race winner Jared Walker.
Alexander’s run of top-two finishes (including seven victories) would come to a dramatic end, with just over a half-second covering the entire trio at the finish line with Walker snatching the victory in his first Lightweight race of the season.
Joo would settle for second once again after a runner-up finish in Grand Bend, while 15-year-old sensation Stefan Tanasic followed the group in fourth – notably ahead of MiniGP Canada Series organizer Toni Sharpless, where Tanasic is currently competing for a national championship in the 190cc division.
Archie McDonald won the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race 2 Sunday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Australian rider won the 7-lap race by 0.757 second.
His teammates, Eric Granado was the runner-up and Jordi Torres got third.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth, Jake Lewis and Travis Wyman finished 7th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup:
Smith and McDonald share Silverstone honors.
Bradley Smith delivers a memorable home victory while Archie McDonald takes pole, sets a new all-time lap record and dominates Race 2 as Round 4 delivers another action-packed weekend.
SILVERSTONE, England – The fourth round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered another exciting weekend of racing in front of more than 105,000 spectators attending the MotoGP™ British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.
Home favorite Bradley Smith, racing as a wildcard for the ParkinGO Team, gave the British crowd plenty to celebrate with a commanding victory in Race 1 before finishing fifth in Race 2, while Archie McDonald returned to the top step with a dominant Sunday victory, leading Eric Granado and Jordi Torres to an all-Joe Rascal Racing podium.
The championship’s regular contenders also continued to push the limits of the Harley-Davidson Race-prepared Road Glide race machines, with lap times increasingly approaching those of more specialized racing categories.
QUALIFYING
Australian Archie McDonald brought teammate Eric Granado’s streak of three consecutive pole positions to an end, becoming only the second rider to claim pole position in Bagger World Cup history. McDonald secured the top spot on the grid with a 2:08.832 lap, setting a new all-time lap record for the category at Silverstone.
RACE 1
Saturday’s opening race belonged to Bradley Smith. The British wildcard moved into the lead during the early stages and held the position all the way to the checkered flag, delivering a memorable victory in front of his home crowd. The result added another milestone to Smith’s career. Having previously stood on the podium in Moto3™, Moto2™, MotoGP™ and MotoE™, his Silverstone victory made him the only rider to achieve podium finishes across five categories connected to the MotoGP paddock, now including the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
Behind Smith, Joe Rascal Racing teammates Archie McDonald and Eric Granado completed the podium in second and third, respectively.
The fight for victory remained intense until the final lap. Chasing Smith, McDonald recorded a 2:09.030 lap time on the final lap, while Smith responded with his own personal best of 2:09.384 on the same lap to secure the win.
RACE 2
Sunday was an Archie McDonald show from start to finish. The 20-year-old Australian delivered a commanding performance to claim his second victory of the season, returning to the top step for the first time since winning the inaugural Bagger World Cup race at Circuit of The Americas.
McDonald led home teammates Eric Granado and Jordi Torres, completing an all-Joe Rascal Racing podium and a remarkable result for the Australian team.
Jeffrey Schuessler – Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson:
“Silverstone was another really strong weekend for the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup and a great example of how quickly this championship continues to develop. The racing was incredibly close, the level across the grid continues to rise, and Archie McDonald’s 2:08.832 lap record, around three tenths faster than the Moto3 all-time lap record, shows just how impressive the performance of these motorcycles and riders has become.
Bradley Smith’s wildcard was a special part of the weekend. To see him take a victory at his home Grand Prix, after chasing that moment for so many years, was incredible. Bradley has now stood on the podium in five different categories connected to MotoGP, which speaks to both his career and his versatility as a rider. To add a Bagger World Cup victory at Silverstone to that list made it even more special.
It was also great to welcome Max Toth to the championship with Saddlemen Race Development. He came in as a young rider with limited time on these motorcycles and immediately qualified sixth and raced with riders who have significantly more experience on Baggers and MotoGP circuits. That says a lot about Max, but also about the opportunity the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup can provide for the next generation of riders.
Finally, a huge congratulations to Archie and the entire Joe Rascal Racing team. Archie’s Race 2 victory was outstanding, and for the team to lock out the podium was an incredible way to finish the weekend. We’re four rounds into our inaugural season, and the competition just keeps getting better.”
Bradley Smith (38) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy BWC.
Bradley Smith – ParkinGO Team – Race 1 Winner:
“I’m not sure I quite have the words for it. Having finished second and third at my home GP before, I always dreamed of what it would feel like to hear the national anthem from the top step. Now, here we are, 35 years old and after at least 20 years of trying.
My thanks go to Harley-Davidson for putting this together, and to ParkinGO for bringing me on as a wildcard. I also want to express my gratitude to the entire team. There have been a lot of long hours to get here. Great job to all the riders as well.
Coming here from King of the Baggers, we didn’t really know how we would compare against the Bagger World Cup riders, and I’m sure they were just as curious to see how we would perform. Racing together on the same track, on the same day and on equal machinery showed just how high the level is and how far we’re pushing these bikes. Nothing but credit to Harley-Davidson for creating the opportunity to do this on the world stage.”
Archie McDonald (69) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy BWC.
Archie McDonald – Joe Rascal Racing – Race 2 Winner:
“You say I’ve been through a lot this year, but you don’t know the half of it. I’ve seen things no one’s meant to see and I’ve been places that people aren’t supposed to be. To stand on the top step of the podium after everything just goes to show how much I really want this. I’m here to win. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped me get here. I’ve had moments of pure disbelief. During training, there were times I cried because I kept crashing over and over. I looked at my coach and asked, ‘What are we going to do?’ and he simply told me, ‘Don’t give up.’ And I never did. I can’t thank Angel Poyatos enough for that, because if it wasn’t for him, I would have given up. Here we are months later, standing on the top step thanks to him, my family and everyone who refused to give up on me, especially Joe Rascal Racing. To have all three of us on the podium shows what this team can do. Thank you again to everyone. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!”
THE CHASE FOR THE TITLE
After eight races, Eric Granado retains the championship lead with 147 points, but McDonald’s Silverstone performance has reduced the gap to just five points. Gutiérrez remains firmly in contention in third with 128 points.
Eric Granado (BRA) – 147 points
Archie McDonald (AUS) – 142 points
Oscar Gutiérrez (SPA) – 128 points
Andrea Iannone (ITA) – 97 points
Jake Lewis (USA) – 88 points
Filippo Rovelli (ITA) – 79 points
Cory West (USA) – 56 points
Travis Wyman (USA) – 54 points
Jordi Torres (SPA) – 51 points
Dimas Ekky Pratama (INA) – 37 points
Bradley Smith (GBR) – 36 points
Cody Wyman (USA) – 26 points
Max Toth (USA) – 19 points
With two rounds and 100 points still available, the battle for the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup title remains wide open.
The championship now heads to Spain for the next chapter of the season, as the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup visits MotorLand Aragón for the MotoGP™ Aragón Grand Prix from August 28–30.
About FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup:
The FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup is the first global championship exclusively dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles, organized by Harley-Davidson in partnership with MotoGP™ and officially recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The series is contested at selected international circuits alongside the MotoGP™ calendar, bringing Harley-Davidson’s iconic machines into a premier global racing environment. The championship combines heritage, technical innovation, and on-track competition, extending the brand’s racing legacy onto the world stage. Learn more on the dedicated FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup page at www.harley-davidson.com.
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The MotoGP Grand Prix at Silverstone is now complete, with Raúl Fernández taking a dominant victory ahead of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi. Below are the teams’ official press releases, featuring post-race comments, rider reactions, and key takeaways from Sunday’s main race.
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia dominates the British GP with a podium lockout in the long race.
Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Silverstone Circuit ended on a high, with its third podium lockout of the season in a long race.
Jorge Martín started from pole position but dropped a few places after a less-than-ideal getaway, before fighting back to second. It was the Spanish rider’s sixth podium of the season and his 38th in the top-class. The result keeps Martín at the top of the championship standings with 240 points.
Marco Bezzecchi, starting from fifth on the grid, made a strong start to immediately move into the leading group. Still recovering from the injuries sustained at the Sachsenring, the Italian rider defended his position throughout the race to claim third place at the chequered flag. It was his seventh podium of the season and his 25th in the premier class. The result moves him back up to second in the championship standings with 209 points.
The star of the day was Raúl Fernández of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, first across the line. The Spanish rider led from the first corner to the last, taking victory ahead of Martín and Bezzecchi.
The result gave Aprilia Racing its third Grand Prix lockout of the season, following those at Le Mans and Assen, along with its seventh MotoGP victory of the season and 15th in the premier class. Raúl Fernández’s triumph also means that every Aprilia rider on the grid has now won at least one Grand Prix this season. The Noale-based manufacturer now stands at 309 World Championship victories, while its riders continue to hold the top three places in the overall standings, with Jorge Martín ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Ai Ogura.
Jorge Martin: “I’m very happy. This is the kind of speed we were looking for, and I think today we came out of a period when we’d lost our way a little. We’re back on our way, mainly because we went back to what worked before and still works for us. The mistake in this race was my start. I didn’t get away well and, at Turn 1, I was too optimistic in trying to hold my position. As a result, I didn’t brake hard enough, the ride-height device didn’t return to its position, and I lost a few places. The positive thing is that I can fight for the win, and that’s what gives me confidence.”
Marco Bezzecchi: “I wanted this result so badly that I couldn’t give up. Not after all the work the team has done and all the effort I put in over the summer break. It was fantastic, and I had so much fun. The team played a crucial role, along with everyone who has been there for me, of course. I think they did an incredible job – and not just this weekend: everyone at Noale has been fantastic too. I’d also like to thank Michele Colaninno, who has called me often to offer his support.”
Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “An almost perfect weekend at a circuit that has always been good to us. Congratulations to Raúl, to Justin Marks and his SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, who are supporting us as we grow the MotoGP project. It’s great to see that the hunger for victory at Noale hasn’t faded – we brought technical updates here too. Wonderful to see Jorge riding with such ease and confidence, and huge credit to Marco, who dug out reserves of energy you would not have thought possible. We know the next race is in Marc Márquez territory, but we’ll do everything we can to be competitive.”
More, from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Racing:
Marquez misses out on the podium after a spectacular ride at Silverstone.
Alex Marquez (73) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Gresini Racing.
Alex Marquez: “Honestly, we had the pace to fight for second place with Jorge today. Unfortunately, the mistake at Turn 1, which was entirely my fault, compromised the race and probably cost us the podium. In any case, we leave a very solid weekend behind us. We were the best Ducati, and my physical condition continues to improve. Now we’ll keep preparing, as Aragon will be a completely different story.”
Iker Lecuona: “It’s a real shame to leave this weekend without any points. Yesterday went the way it went, and today we weren’t lucky. I went a little bit wide on the entry to Turn 13 and, as soon as I hit the dirty part of the track, I lost the front. It was a harmless crash, but it’s still disappointing after such a positive Friday and Saturday. What remains is the great experience with this team, which I really enjoyed working with once again. I’m really sorry.”
More, from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team:
Fabio Di Giannantonio ends Silverstone race in sixth place, and he secures important points for the championship. Franco Morbidelli is eleventh.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team had an intense Sunday at Silverstone: in the British GP, Fabio Di Giannantonio crossed the finish line in sixth place after a challenging race in which he got 10 important points for the championship. It was a positive Sunday also for Franco Morbidelli, who was eleventh after fighting for the Top10.
Di Giannantonio had a difficult start from the second row, and he was eighth after losing some ground in the first corners. But Fabio started his comeback right away, showing a good rhythm despite the positions he had to regain. He was able to recover lap by lap thanks to his good tyre managing, and he was very close to the Top5 in the final laps. The rider from Rome crossed the finish line in sixth place, just one tenth away from the fifth. Di Giannantonio is now fifth in the World Standing with 199 points, just 10 points away from the second in the championship.
Morbidelli had a good start from the third row and was able to keep staying in the Top10 group throughout the first half of the race. The tyre drop in the final laps prevented Franco from keeping his rhythm. However, the Italian Brazilian rider materialized the work done so far on Sunday’s race too, confirming he could stay in the Top10 fight. Morbidelli crossed the finish line in eleventh place, and he now sits sixteenth in the World Standing with 53 points.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is back on track in three weeks, when the MotoGP action restarts with the Aragon GP, which will take place at MotorLand Aragon from 28th to 30th August.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “It was a good race. I definitely could have done better than a couple of places higher, but the sparks at the start distracted me a bit and I lost some ground. Then, I tried not to consume the rear tyre, but I ended up consuming the front one. Of course, it’s not the result we want, but today it was the maximum we could do. For sure, we must make a step to get closer to our rivals, but we keep pushing, working hard and believing. We are aware that we can fight for the top positions and be closer than that. We want to do great things!”
Franco Morbidelli: “Today I had a good race start. I pushed too hard in the first laps to stay in the group, so I struggled a lot in the second half of the race. But I wanted to face this race like this to feel that I’m fast. So it was, the race was good despite managing the tyres was hard. Overall, the weekend was positive, I am happy. We worked well and I was feeling well, here I rode faster than last year. Now, the goal is to head to Aragon keeping the momentum.”
Pablo Nieto: “The first race weekend after the summer break is always very important. The second half of the season kicked off at a track where we knew we were going to struggle more than our rivals. But it was important to collect some crucial points with Fabio, and now we have 10 points less than the second in the World Standing. We must not give up, we must keep thinking race by race. Franco had a very good weekend, he got Q2 in qualifying and he fought for the Top10 in both races. Now we can fight to be in Top10 always. In three weeks, we head to Aragon, which will be another challenging track. But we are on the right direction.”
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Marc Márquez finishes seventh at Silverstone with the Ducati Lenovo Team. Francesco Bagnaia crashes out.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the twelfth Grand Prix of the season with a seventh-place finish for Marc Márquez at the end of the 20-lap race at Silverstone. Francesco Bagnaia’s race came to an early end on lap eight following a crash.
Márquez had a good start from row two as he made his way up to third position. After running fourth in the early laps, he was then overtaken first by his brother Alex and then by Acosta. In the closing stages, Marc experienced another significant drop in grip, ultimately finishing seventh. Bagnaia tried to find a competitive race pace as he improved lap after lap. Pecco’s race came to an early close following a crash while running fifteenth.
As the twelfth event of the season draws to a close, Marc Márquez is fourth in the championship standings with 200 points. Francesco Bagnaia is eighth, 57 points adrift of his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team sits third in the teams’ standings (343 points), while Ducati is second in the constructors’ championship.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will resume proceedings on Friday, August 28th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Aragon.
Marc Márquez (93) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 7th: “We knew that this weekend might have been more challenging than usual. I was quick on a couple of occasions but not over the race distance, and today I didn’t manage the tyre wear well. We couldn’t find the right speed and, in the end, we did a bit worse than expected. We’re working on being consistent and competitive on the less favourable tracks, but we know it’s impossible to always have the perfect bike.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Pol Espargaro (44) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – DNF: “Unfortunately, here at Silverstone, I struggled throughout the weekend. I knew I couldn’t battle against the top riders in the race, so I tried to take it steady while aiming to improve with each lap. I was pulling it off and lapping in the 1’59s without destroying the rear tyre – until the crash. I did not expect the front to tuck on corner exit. That was a really unusual crash, maybe the most bizarre crash of my career. We will evaluate the data to understand what happened.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Brighter end to British GP for ninth placed Marini.
A fourth straight Sunday top ten extended Luca Marini’s lead in the battle for top-Honda honours while Joan Mir again fell afoul of contact on the first lap.
The 2026 MotoGP World Championship season has well and truly gotten back underway after a spectacular Sunday in Silverstone. A classic British summer’s day made for perfect racing conditions, the Honda HRC Castrol team using morning Warm Up to make their final adjustments after overnight analysis and work by HRC’s engineers. With the Honda RC213V saving its tyres well, both factory riders were confident of what the Grand Prix might hold after Saturday’s Sprint preview.
It would be another classic Luca Marini performance as the #10 fought through the field over the course of the race. A less-than-ideal start gave the Italian extra work to do and time spent trying to pass Morbidelli saw him lose further time to those ahead. Despite this, Marini’s pace was superior and he quickly found himself inside the top ten. Pushing until the very end to catch Brad Binder, the early work to recover meant that Marini crossed the line in ninth and leaves the British GP with seven more points in his account. Tenth in the standings, the Italian remains ten points clear of Aldeguer in 11th and 32 points ahead of Diogo Moreira, the next closest Honda, in 15th overall.
Joan Mir was again disserted by lady luck as contact on the first lap saw him fall at Turn 7. Unharmed but disappointed, Mir was unable to repeat his Saturday performance through no fault of his own.
The MotoGP World Championship will be on track again for the Grand Prix of Aragon, August 28 – 30. Now, a final brief respite before the demanding run of ‘flyaway’ races.
Luca Marini (10) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “The race was about as good as we could have expected with where we started. I didn’t make my best start, and I spent a long time trying to get past Morbidelli, giving us more work to do. It’s a very familiar story and highlights why we need to focus on improving our qualifying. I am really satisfied with how I am riding and I feel like I am improving my overtaking and able to make up ground quicker, this is a positive. Satisfied to again be the top Honda, this is what our target should be each weekend. Thanks to the guys on my side for their work this weekend, again Sunday was our best day of the weekend.”
Joan Mir (36) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Joan Mir: “Honestly speaking, I don’t really know what happened. I had an impact from the back and then I fell, it was just a racing incident, so the rider involved is not important. My start was OK and I was aiming to stay calm with the medium tyre. Bad luck and a shame not to be able to see what we could do over the course of the long race. Next up is Aragon, a circuit I like a lot so let’s focus on making something good happen.”
More, from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finishes 10th at Silverstone on Sunday.
Starting from 14th on the grid, Diogo Moreira delivered a strong start, determined to get the most out of the race.
After a challenging weekend on a demanding track, the Brazilian managed his race well, avoided mistakes and steadily made his way forward.
The result sees Diogo achieve the top-ten target he had set for Sunday, while collecting valuable points and important information from a demanding weekend.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pro Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 10th: “This weekend, we’ve struggled quite a bit. This track has been demanding for us, so we’ve tried to learn as much as possible, avoid mistakes, and do the best job possible. Yesterday, I said that a top 10 was the goal, and we did it! The important thing is that we’ve scored some more points and gathered some important information.”
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Leaves Silverstone Determined to Close the Gap.
A challenging weekend at Silverstone sees Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP take valuable points but fall short of the performance expected. With tyre management and race-long grip identified as key areas to improve, the team now looks ahead to Aragón with renewed focus.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP leaves Silverstone with a sense of frustration after a weekend in which the team had expected to be more competitive. Jack Miller finished 13th after showing strong pace in qualifying, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crossed the line in 15th. Both riders struggled to maintain the same level of performance over the full race distance, with tyre degradation becoming a significant factor in the second half of the race.
Team Director Gino Borsoi acknowledged that the gap to the front was larger than expected, while highlighting the need to improve grip and race-long performance. Despite the difficult weekend, the team remains focused on understanding the issues and continuing the development of the YZR-M1.
For Miller, the race underlined the current limitations when fighting at the front, with the additional effort required to stay with the group having an impact on tyre performance later in the race. Razgatlıoğlu, meanwhile, used the weekend as an opportunity to gain experience at a circuit that requires a different riding style, taking valuable lessons from his first MotoGP race at Silverstone.
With another two weeks before Aragón, the team will use the break to analyse the data and continue working on the areas identified at Silverstone. The objective remains clear: to make another step forward and progressively close the gap to the leading group.
Jack Miller (43) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “I gave everything I had today, and unfortunately everything I had was enough for 13th position. Fabio and I were riding together for most of the race, and I think that shows the level we‘re at right now. We tried to fight with the other guys, but you can only do that for a certain amount of time. At a certain point, the extra risk you have to take, whether it‘s braking harder or pushing more in the corners, starts to have an effect towards the second half of the race. That‘s something we need to work on.
The track was a little bit more slippery today, whether because of the temperature or the Moto2 race, and with everyone running the medium rear tyre, it was a long and difficult race. Even though we were all managing the tyres carefully, the drop was still significant, especially over the final seven laps.
The Aprilias seemed to manage the tyres very well again today. We‘ve seen them do that across different classes and different circuits, and especially this year they seem to have the whole package working very well when it comes to tyre conservation and management.
Now we have another two weeks off, so we‘ll use that time to work on improving a little bit more and come back stronger for the next race.”
Jack Miller (43) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “The fight with Pol was difficult, especially because I finished behind him! I made a couple of mistakes towards the end and lost some time, while his bike was very fast on the straights. I tried to pass him, but it was difficult, so we finished very close. Overall, it was a difficult race with the tyre management, although I felt better than yesterday.
I learned a lot this weekend because this track is very different from my usual riding style. There are many long corners where you need to wait, pick up the bike and manage the acceleration, so I‘m still learning how to adapt my riding to the MotoGP bike and these tyres. I‘m also learning a lot about the engine braking and how to manage the bike.
We finished 15th, so it was not a good result for me, but I‘m focusing on what I learned because it will be important when we come back here next year. I‘m trying to stay positive and now we go to Aragón, where I hope we can improve and get closer to the other Yamaha riders.
My target for the season remains the same: to finish in the top ten. It won‘t be easy, but I‘ll keep giving my best and trying to achieve the best possible results in the remaining races.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director: “It‘s clear that this was not one of our best weekends. We scored some points, which is always important for the team, but the gap to the front is obviously not where we want to be. It was a difficult weekend overall, apart from Jack Miller, who set a great lap time and did a very good job to go directly into Q2.
Unfortunately, we were not able to achieve the result we probably deserved, mainly due to the tyre degradation we experienced. We need to work on improving the grip and make sure we can be more competitive throughout the entire race, rather than only in the opening laps or over a single lap.
I‘m sorry for Toprak because he has been struggling more than usual recently. We had managed to find a good direction a couple of races ago, but we have found ourselves in difficulty again. We are working on it and we are very motivated to help him. He also continues to remain positive, and I‘m convinced that soon we will be back where he was able to put us a few races ago.”
More, from a press release issued by KTM Tech3:
Espargaro in the points in successful Silverstone return.
Returning to MotoGP™ for the first time since last November, Pol Espargaró managed his race well to claim 13th place at a scorching hot British Grand Prix, while Enea Bastianini fell from 15th on the fifth lap.
The legendary circuit was blessed with sunny skies and temperatures of 27 degrees. As Saturday’s Sprint showed, managing the right side of the rear tyre was paramount to a good result.
Deputising for the injured Maverick Viñales, Espargaró was keen to refamiliarise himself aboard the KTM RC16 after months of testing KTM’s 850cc machine. The 35-year-old started well, gaining two places on the first lap to sit 19th, and was soon scrapping with Augusto Fernández just outside the points.
The former Moto2 World Champion maintained a solid pace in the 2’00s and gradually reeled in Toprak Razgatlioglu ahead as a result. A pass on the Turkish rider two laps from the chequered flag secured 14th, and a post-race penalty for Fabio Quartararo promoted the Spaniard to 13th for three championship points in his first Silverstone race since 2023.
Like his team-mate, Bastianini started well and jumped three places on lap one to sit 16th. With eyes firmly set on a top ten position, ‘La Bestia’ was keen to move further up the order. He soon latched on to the back of two riders but crashed out at Turn 17, just after he had passed Iker Lecuona.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 now has two weekends to recharge before resuming for the final part of the season at the Grand Prix of Aragon from 28-30 August.
Pol Espargaró (44) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Pol Espargaró: “It was not easy to stay on the bike today! There were a lot of crashes and seeing one guy on the ground each lap wasn’t great for my confidence. Honestly, I felt quite slow. It’s been so long since I last rode here and since I rode the 1000cc bike. I didn’t want to make a mistake this weekend. I managed not to do that, which was good, but I was too slow. I was fighting with Toprak in the last laps. At least both of us had a bit of fun. Overall, it was a tough weekend, but it was an experience and that’s what I’ll take for the future.”
Enea Bastianini (23) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “I tried to overtake Lecuona but lost the front in the change of direction at Turn 17. After that I crashed. It was too early as I just did five laps. I tried to make some passes earlier in the race to get into the top ten, but I was too aggressive at the start. To be honest, it would’ve been better to wait and stay patient like I did yesterday. The track was quite slippery today, and the left side felt different to warm-up – like it was difficult to put temperature into the tyre. In the race I was suffering with movement from the front like yesterday. It’s difficult to ride like this so we need to find a solution to this problem at Aragon.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “It’s been a disappointing weekend here in Silverstone for Red Bull KTM Tech3 and it was damaged by a poor Qualifying. We had some hope with a P11 on Friday from Enea, but he couldn’t qualify well. In both starts he was stuck behind bikes, and it was difficult to overtake. Today he tried to overtake Lecuona and made a mistake and crashed. On the other side of the garage, I’d like to thank Pol Espargaró for his weekend. It wasn’t easy to jump from the 850 project to this 1000cc bike, but Pol did a good job. He stayed focussed and didn’t make any mistakes. Finally, he gathered three points which was good for the team. Thank you Pol and we all hope to see Maverick back in Aragon in three weeks’ time.”
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha Factory Racing:
Yamaha Factory Racing Team Successfully Bring British GP Wild-Card Programme to a Close.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team made good use of the 20-lap Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race to collect further bike data. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández finished the long and demanding contest in 16th place.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed their Grand Prix of Great Britain testing programme, securing valuable data. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández was able to stay close to the MotoGP field during the 20-lap contest and crossed the finish line in P16.
Fernández commenced from P23 and found himself at the back of the pack in 21st position as two rivals crashed in the opening stages. While the test rider concentrated on his pace, he gradually moved up the rankings as five other riders failed to complete the race distance. Fernández took the chequered flag in 16th place, 42.379s from first.
Following today’s race results, Fernández still holds 24th place in the standings with 5 points.
Augusto Fernandez (47) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Augusto Fernandez: “It was a tough weekend. Personally, I’m happy with the race. I was able to close the gap to Toprak in the end. To be close to another Yamaha is good for me. This weekend was good for me to get back on the pace, be closer to the MotoGP lap times, and be faster in general, which will aid our testing programme. It helps us test in a better way. We have a good programme, so let’s try to push. I’m looking forward to it!”
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Challenging Silverstone Sunday Yields P12 for Quartararo.
The Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race was a tale of two halves for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP. The 20-lap contest was a long and demanding challenge for Fabio Quartararo. A brilliant start and solid race craft earned him P12 at the chequered flag. Álex Rins suffered an unlucky crash on the opening lap, bringing his challenge to a halt.
Today’s Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race was a real test of tyre management for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo. He finished the 20-lap contest in P12. Álex Rins was unlucky to get involved in a first lap incident that ended in an NC result.
Quartararo started from P13 and climbed up to P10 early on. He was overtaken by Brad Binder on lap 5, but he kept his head down. With Ai Ogura crashing out on lap 9, the Frenchman returned to P10. In the second half of the race, he was involved in a closely contested midfield battle with Luca Marini and Diogo Moreira. He eventually took the chequered flag in P12, 26.883s behind the winner.
Commencing from P17, Rins had settled into that same position when on the opening lap an incident with Joan Mir in Turn 7 resulted in a crash. The number-42 rider tried to rejoin the race, but he ultimately had to retire to the pits.
After today’s Race, Quartararo remains in 14th place in the championship standings with 59 points, while Rins is now in 20th with 21 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 10th position in the team classification with 80 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 73 points.
The team will now enjoy a two-week break before returning to action at MotorLand Aragón for the Grand Prix of Aragon, taking place from 28-30 August.
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “I expected a tough race. I was not able to push like I wanted to. The tyre consumption was big again, but in a different way than it was yesterday. It was not sudden and surprising, today it was gradual and step by step. But it was still not great for us.”
Alex Rins (42) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Alex Rins: “It’s a shame to end the weekend like this, with a crash. I couldn’t avoid Joan [Mir] and went straight away to the floor. Let’s recover and come back stronger for the next race in Aragon in three weeks’ time. We’ll keep going!”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director: “Today’s Race brought mixed results, for obvious reasons. Fabio is often strong at the start, and that was the case again today. He quickly moved into the top 10, which allowed him to remain part of a highly competitive midfield group throughout the race. In the end, P12 was the maximum result we could achieve under the circumstances. Álex was unfortunately caught up in an incident on the opening lap. This was a disappointing way for his GP weekend to end, but the main thing is that he was not injured. He is now focused on bouncing back at MotorLand Aragón in three weeks’ time, a circuit that is often considered a second home Grand Prix for him.”
More, from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Cal Crutchlow crashed during Sunday’s race at the Silverstone Circuit.
Starting from 20th on the grid, Crutchlow was determined to make the most of his home Grand Prix and deliver a strong performance in front of the British crowd.
The British rider had a tough start and tried to gain ground. However, after the fifth lap, he suffered a crash, fortunately without consequences.
Despite the outcome, the rider and crew enjoyed a productive weekend, making steady progress throughout each session and gathering valuable information.
Cal Crutchlow (35) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Cal Crutchlow DNF: “It wasn’t the Grand Prix we would have hoped for. For me, for the team, and for the people who came here. But I gave my best. Over the weekend, I was competitive and fast, the fastest I’ve ever been at Silverstone. Today, I crashed because I made a mistake under braking. For five laps, I had someone in front of me, and when you are in that situation, the tyre temperature increases. Then, once I was trying to set my rhythm after overtaking, I would have needed a couple of laps to let the tyre cool down before pushing again. That’s why I crashed. In any case, we made progress this weekend. I leave here with good memories and the feeling that we did a good job.”
More, from a press release issued by American Racing:
Filip Salač takes maiden Grand Prix victory at British GP.
Filip Salač claimed his first-ever Grand Prix victory today at the British Grand Prix, delivering the team’s first win of the 2026 Moto2 season after a race that came down to the final laps at Silverstone.
Starting sixth on the grid, Salač briefly dropped to tenth in the opening stages before working his way back through the field. By lap seven he had returned to sixth position and pushed hard to stay in touch with the leading group for the remainder of the race. In a tightly contested final phase, marked by close, wheel-to-wheel racing among several riders, Salač came out on top to take the win. With today’s result, Salač moves up to eighth in the Rider Championship standings, now just 28 points behind the top three.
Filic Salac in parc fermé after claiming Moto2 victory at Silverstone. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner: “I’m just really proud of Filip and proud of our guys. To get dropped back to P10 and stay that composed, stay that disciplined lap after lap, that’s a mentally tough rider, and that’s who he’s become with this team. The growth we’ve seen in him since day one, and the way this team has grown around him, that’s the biggest part I’ll take from this win. Fourth in the championship is earned by everyone at this team, and we’ve still got work in front of us.”
We want to thank our supporters, fans and sponsors. The team will look to build on this momentum as the season continues.
David Almansa won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Using his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM, the Spaniard won the 15-lap race by 0.701 second.
Alvaro Carpe was the runner-up on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
Valentin Perrone was third, 0.991 second behind race winner Almansa, on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.
Adrian Fernandez crossed the finish line fourth on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Joel Esteban got fifth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.
Maximo Quiles leads the championship with 231 points, 85 ahead of Alvaro Carpe who has 146 points. David Almansa is third with 134 points.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reigning Grand National Champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) put himself in prime position to defend that title with a commanding ride in Saturday night’s Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Round 12 of the Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
It was the second successive season in which Daniels registered a clutch performance during a critical junction at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Daniels left little doubt in the first of two Mission AFT SuperTwins Mains to be waged during this year’s 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, streaking out to the lead from the start and opening up a second-plus advantage before the race had truly fallen into shape.
The only moment the result seemed in question happened two minutes in when Daniels caught his boot in the dirt and was at risk of being tossed from his machine. But he wasn’t, and the fact he’d already assembled a 1.665-second lead allowed him to safely settle back in and resume an otherwise master-class performance.
By the end, the Estenson Racing superstar stacked up a 6.784-second margin of victory. While jubilant in its wake, his TT expertise is no secret, and he made clear the week’s bigger test is yet to come.
He said, “I knew I was strong coming in here. I knew this was probably my strongest track on the schedule, just because this is what I grew up on. There is a certain thing when you come with confidence. Things just come a little bit easier.
“But it’s been a long year. It’s been tough. I’m tired of getting beat. I want to turn this thing around. I feel like I want to be the guy. I am the guy. I have the #1 on my bike for a reason, and we just haven’t been delivering. Not really me or the team – but us as a group. We came together and did some testing. It doesn’t really apply to tonight; Monday will be the telltale for us. But regardless, I knew this back half of the season was going to be good for me.”
Two-time series king Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR/Rocket Doctor Harley-Davidson XG750R) looked to be a match (or nearly so) for Daniels heading into the contest. However, an early challenge from Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) forced him to focus behind rather than ahead, allowing Daniels to pull off his escape.
Bauman freed himself from Gauthier’s grasp in relatively short order. But even when fully focused on the task, he was unable to do anything about Daniels’ gap other than watch it grow.
Gauthier, meanwhile, remained in third to the end, handing Royal Enfield its second-ever premier-class podium, adding to the one he claimed for the marque at the Orange County Half-Mile back in 2024.
Fourth was taken by former points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R). He actually posted the fastest time in qualifying but struggled to find the necessary space to overtake in both his heat and the Main.
While he hounded Gauthier for a spell, the chance to fight his way to a top-three finish evaporated when he suffered a near fall that required a borderline miraculous save just prior to halfway.
Despite remaining upright, Kopp lost several seconds in the aftermath but had built up enough padding on fifth to not lose his position.
Fifth through tenth were jammed up tight deep into the contest, only breaking apart once Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMCO Yamaha MT-07) forced their way through on Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) in rapid succession.
Bender would then fight off Wiles to claim the final spot in the top five. Behind, Lowe refused to allow anyone else through, while Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke), Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 Bubba Boswell/Smokey Mountain Harley-Davidson XG750R), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) rounded out the top ten.
While their ordering has been altered, the title fight is still a tense three-rider affair at the top. Daniels now leads with 226 points, while Kopp (220) and Bauman (214) remain close enough to pounce as early as Monday night’s Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track.
KICKER AFT Singles
Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) scored a breakthrough victory in a drama-soaked KICKER AFT Singles Main Event.
While Kelleher leapt out to the lead on the opening lap, there would be a litany of happenings before he could take the checkered flag back from that position.
Initially it appeared he would just prove a temporary obstacle for AFT Singles title fighters Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450).
The championship contenders worked their way past Kelleher on successive laps and then opened up a gap on third – a gap which they used to further their long-running feud. Saathoff, who was hunting his first win of ‘26, closed in on Drane and attempted an ambitious strike with a minute-and-a-half remaining.
Saathoff collided with Drane while angling for an inside move in the tight transition to the pavement section. The two went down locked together, adding yet another chapter to their high-profile rivalry (after crashing together earlier in the day as well).
Kelleher sped past as Drane and Saathoff attempted to pick up their bikes but wasn’t in the clear just yet. He came under fire from an equally hungry Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), who also hoped to seize upon this golden opportunity to claim a maiden Progressive AFT victory.
Despite a number of heart-stopping moments, Kelleher ultimately held strong by 0.529 seconds.
The result was not just the Schaeffer’s Motorsports runner’s first-career win, it was also his first series podium full stop.
He said, “I’ve worked a long time for this. It’s relieving more than anything. All the hard work, the money, the travel, so much sacrifice my family did for me. You start to wonder if it’s all worth it… And it’s worth it.”
Third went to Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F), who blitzed his way to the box despite being forced to do so from the back of the grid. Pfanders showcased the pace to contend for the win all day, but a heat race run-in with Trevor Brunner (No. 21 JMC Motorsports/Fairway GMC KTM 450 SX-F) forced both into the LCQ.
Brunner made out nearly as well, finishing fifth with Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) splitting them up in fourth.
Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) and Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) came home sixth and seventh.
Next Up
Progressive AFT isn’t done at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just yet. The world’s top motorcycle dirt trackers will be back in action on Monday night for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, August 22, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT), with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track set to air the following day, Sunday, August 23, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 2.538 seconds.
Jorge Martin was the runner-up on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi placed third.
Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Pedro Acosta took fifth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Jorge Martin leads the championship with 240 points, 31 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi who has 209 points. Ai Ogura is third with 203 points.
Flawless Fernandez flies to victory at Silverstone. The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
Lights to flag and not looking back, a dominant display from Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) saw the #25 bag a second Grand Prix victory and a first of 2026 at Silverstone. Grabbing the lead from Turn 1 and leading unchallenged, the Spaniard made up for his Saturday blunder with victory ahead of Aprilia Racing dup Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, the #89 extending his Championship lead over Bezzecchi in the standings.
LIGHTS OUT: Fernandez flawless from the start
Out the traps, a perfect start from Fernandez from P2 to snatch the holeshot ahead of Bezzecchi whilst polesitter Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) started battling through Turns 1 and 2. Needing no second invitation, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) pounced up to third on the exit of Turn 4. Martin soon retaliated but at the front, Fernandez bolted and by Lap 3, set a new race lap record and pulled out a gap of 2s.
CRASHERS: battles behind and riders fall
Elsewhere, Ogura had been beaten up and dropped to P7, paying the price for his early battles. Moving up the order, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) got up to fifth ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and now had his brother in his sights. Across Laps 6 and 7, a flurry of incidents as Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) fell at Turn 17, Iker Lecuona (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed at Turn 12 and Cal Crutchlow (CASTROL Honda LCR) tumbled at Turn 6. On Lap 8, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) also fell at Turn 7, the same place as last year.
OGURA OUT: P2 in the standings goes begging
On Lap 9, plenty of talking points as Martin got ahead of teammate Bezzecchi whereas Alex Marquez moved up to third. Behind, disaster for Ogura as the Japanese star fell at Turn 16, his Grand Prix ending in the gravel. Then, in contrary to his progress, a Turn 1 mistake from Alex Marquez left the #73 dropping down to fifth place. He got back up to fourth, re-passing Acosta but behind, Marc Marquez was still in contention.
CLOSING STAGES: Di Giannantonio’s late charge as Marc Marquez drops back
Out front as the final five laps honed into view, Fernandez was in a class of his own; over four seconds ahead of the opposition, lead by Martin and then Bezzecchi. With four to go, the gap between Fernandez and Martin was down to 3.4s and a lap later 3.1s but with three to go, it wasn’t looking likely. At Turn 3 on Lap 18, old sparring partners Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Marc Marquez renewed their rivalry with the Italian getting the better of the reigning World Champion and now setting off after Acosta.
CHEQUERED FLAG! Fernandez the 12th different Silverstone winner in a row
Nobody was catching Fernandez though, who was outstanding to take a first Grand Prix victory of the season and became the 12th different winner at Silverstone in the last 12 British Grands Prix. With a gap 2.5s at the flag, he held off Championship leader Martin who now sports a 31-point lead over teammate Bezzecchi who clinched third. Alex Marquez was the first Ducati home behind an all-Aprilia podium in fourth, ahead of Acosta and Di Giannantonio.
Marc Marquez was forced to settle for P7 and is 40 points behind Martin the title race, whilst Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who took his first back-to-back top tens of the year in eighth. Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) was top Honda in P9 with Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) completing the top ten.
STATE OF PLAY: 10 to go, Martin in command
The second half of the season has started and the Championship complexion takes another twist with Martin extending over his rivals, Ogura dropping big points with a first crash in race-trim of the season and Marc Marquez needing redemption at Aragon. Another memorable British GP done with three Aprilias in the top three of the Championship; 10 rounds to go, MotoGP remains as unpredictable as ever.
Filip Salac won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Czech rider won the 17-lap race by 0.303 second.
Ivan Ortola was the runner-up on his QJMOTOR – Biolec – MSI Kalex.
Alex Escrig was a close third on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Daniel Holgado finished fourth on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team Kalex.
Izan Guevara took fifth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 12th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 197.5 points, 42.5 ahead of Izan Guevara who has 155 points. Senna Agius is third with 136 points.
Salač wins Silverstone Moto2 stunner as Gonzalez makes costly error. It’s a debut victory for the Czech star in what was a spellbinding battle in Britain, with the championship leader celebrating a lap early having led over the line.
One of the greatest Moto2 races of all time was served on a plate to us at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Great Britain, and rising highest from the relentless battle for the very first time was Czechia’s Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team). A stunning, and in the end highly dramatic 17-lap thriller played out that saw World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) celebrate a lap early, then sustain damage to his bike, dropping the title race frontrunner from P1 to P14. Emerging from the drama in second place was Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Biolec – MSI), and in third for his debut Moto2 podium was Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team) as the Spaniard profits from Daniel Holgado’s (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) last-lap highside save.
Podium picture, from left to right, with Ivan Ortola, Filip Salad and Alex Escrig at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Off the line it was side-by-side for Lopez and polesitter Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), with the #28 just keeping it early on before the duel reignited around the rest of the lap. It settled into Guevara leading Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) leading Ortola by Lap 2, but it stayed close – with Daniel Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) and Holgado leading the chase. Holgado was soon past to take up the mantle, though, the fastest of four fastest laps set by the top four by the end of Lap 2 and then into second by Lap 3. That shuffle gave Guevara some breathing room at the top.
After a troubled weekend to date, things didn’t get any simpler for David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team). A Long Lap penalty was handed to the Colombian for causing a crash; seemingly that’s what saw Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) hit the deck on Lap 1.
Things weren’t much better for title-chasing Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in the early laps too. The Australian was P19 at the start of Lap 8 after an off-camera mistake or incident, with Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) the latest rider to pick off Agius.
Right, Lap 9. And a move at the front. Holgado gobbled up a healthy slice of slipstream down the Hangar Straight and made a lovely move up the inside of Guevara stick at Stowe, with the top six now locked together at Silverstone with Gonzalez, Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) and Salač now within touching distance of the podium places.
This was a ferocious fight at the front. With six to go, Arbolino led for the first time and within a couple of laps, Ortola went from P1 to P4 behind Holgado and Gonzalez. Guevara was now P5, Salač was still right in the hunt in P6, and then disaster struck for Arbolino. A fine ride ended with a front-end crash at the Vale chicane with just over four laps left, which left Holgado, Gonzalez, Ortola, and Salač fighting for P1. Guevara, just behind the Arbolino crash, ran wide to lose crucial ground – the polesitter was now 0.8s adrift of the top four, and then soon behind Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team).
With two laps to go, it was a four-way fight for the win. And for the first time in the race, Gonzalez led. But not for long. Holgado bit straight back on the championship leader and heading onto the last lap, huge – and rare – drama then unravelled.
Gonzalez, crossing the line in the lead, the #18 began celebrating a lap later! Unbelievable. And in thinking he’d taken a stunning victory, standing on the footpegs, Holgado had to take avoiding action, and in doing so clipped the exhaust pipe of Gonzalez, causing damage to the latter’s bike.
This meant Gonzalez was out of it and had to nurse his Triumph-Kalex home on the final lap, and after Holgado managed to gather up a huge rear-end moment on the exit of Luffield, which handed Escrig P3, it was Salač vs Ortola for the win.
Filip Salac on the podium at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
The Czech rider led and despite the best efforts of Ortola behind, the former defended and held his nerve brilliantly to clinch a debut Moto2 victory by 0.3s. Ortola’s P2 means he moves up to P4 in the standings, and a first rostrum did come the way of Escrig, who in the end was only 0.6s away from the win.
Holgado’s huge moment on the last lap saw the Spaniard bring it home in P4, with Guevara’s fifth ending up being a result that sees the rider second in the championship claw more points back on Gonzalez. Lopez was a very solid P6 on his return, Muñoz crossed the line in P7 ahead of Deniz Öncü (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing), and Sergio Garcia (ITALJET Gresini Moto2).
In the end, Gonzalez limped over the line in P14 behind Ayumu Sasaki (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team), Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team), and Celestino Vietti (GT Trevisan SpeedRS Team). Two points are better than zero, but how costly could that error turn out to be the deeper we go into this championship?
What a Moto2 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Congratulations to Salač on his first win, who is now just eight points behind Alonso and the championship top six. The gap at the top? 42.5 points in Gonzalez’s favour, with Agius now 61 points back in P3 after his disappointing day.
SX1 race start Calgary. Photo courtesy FIM World Supercross Championship
Cooper Webb Wins Canadian GP as Heavy Storm Stops Final Race.
Webb toasted his first race with Rick Ware Racing with a victory in Calgary but a thunderstorm midway through the final race followed by a heavy downpour brought an early end to the celebrations.
Webb, who raced as a wildcard in the 2025 Australian GP, has committed to the full season in what promises to be an exciting season.
Webb, powered by Star Racing, emerged victorious through a tough field that saw some thrilling battles.
He was leading in the Main Event when strong gusts caused tough blocks to blow across the track, bringing out the yellow flags, but as the wind intensified the race was stopped by the FIM with rider, spectator and staff safety in mind.
Speaking before a torrential then storm lashed the McMahon Stadium, Webb said: “It was sick, honestly it was beautiful to get in the win. It was pretty gnarly and as we see, the weather’s coming in, so we had a red flag, unfortunately, but I was really feeling good.”
His Rick Ware Racing teammate Justin Hill, who had set the pace in practice and qualifying, won the opening Sprint Race 1 and finished third on the night.
Hill came through a frantic few opening laps which saw defending SX1 world champion Jason Anderson crash out on the opening lap, while Vince Friese, who had set the early pace before his challenge faded, coming home in sixth place.
Cooper Webb (2) in Calgary. Photo courtesy FIM World Supercross Championship
Webb battled past and into second place while he held off Dean Wilson, who was third to bring the Calgary crowd to their feet.
Having missed out on a win in the opening race, Webb produced a textbook ride in Sprint Race 2, as he oozed class, powering his way through the field with a controlled ride.
He jumped the whoops, kept the turns tight and make his moves stick. It was an eventful race for Christian Craig, who had a fall while Hill also fell on the opening lap.
The Rick Ware Racing rider was making his way back into contention for a top three finish when he was sandwiched by Wilson and Mitchell Harrison and dropped him to fifth place, while Jorge Zaragoza was second and Wilson in third.
As the Main Event was red flagged, the results from the opening two sprint races combined mean that Webb was crowned the winner of the event. Wilson was credited with second place due to him being classified higher in the second sprint race than Hill, who was level on 16 points.
Hill said: “I’ve been milking my comeback story since December of last year and I feel like I’m in a really good way with the decisions I’m making. I’m in a really good way with the team, with everybody I’m working with.
“I’m just so strongly supported all the way around and that’s the main thing right now. I just feel like if I just keep doing what I can do and stay healthy, we’re gonna be in this Championship 100%.”
More, from a press release issued by World Supercross Championship:
Anstie Kickstarts SX2 Title Defence with Victory in the Canadian GP as Stark and McAdoo Take First Podiums.
Max Anstie is back with a new team for 2026 having signed for Rick Ware Racing, but he settled into his new team immediately with a comprehensive performance in Calgary.
Anstie, 33, made it a clean sweep with three victories after overcoming a surprise from the Stark riders, who both made excellent starts all night, benefitting from the high altitude in Calgary, which sits 3,500 ft above sea level.
The Stark bikes, which are powered by electric motors, were not hampered with the same performance deficit of their fuel-powered rivals, who struggled to reach their regular performance levels.
It was evident at the start, as both Brian Hsu, who was making his debut in the series, and his teammate Michael Hicks, who were explosive out of the gate, with Hsu leading the opening laps on all three races.
In the SX2 Sprint Race 1, Hsu started pulling a gap to the chasing pack before he was slowly reeled in by Anstie, who made his move on lap four. Devin Simonson also cut through the pack to pass the Stark rider and took second place.
Hicks took a credible third place and held off a late surge from Cameron McAdoo, who beat Hsu to fourth place.
The Starks again proved competitive off the line as both riders were quick out the gate for Sprint Race 2. Again it was Hsu who was leading from his teammate Hicks.
But just as in the opening sprint race, they were both caught by Anstie, who excelled over the whoops and made up a massive amount of ground before he was able to power past Hsu on the penultimate lap. The German rider was also passed by Hicks on the final lap, as the two Starks finished in second and third place.
In the Main Event, which carries the most points over a 12-lap battle to the line, it was Anstie, who crossed the line in first place to complete a memorable win for his new team, while McAdoo was second and Hicks was in third.
Anstie was quick to pay tribute to his new team and said he was caught by surprise by his electric-powered rivals.
He said: “It was tough. The track was gnarly and the electric bikes. I think they were maybe the toughest obstacle!
“At the start, they were gone and it was a really tricky track to make up time, but anyway, I can’t give it up enough to the whole Rick Ware crew.
“Everyone there has been so, so good. Like, honestly, these last few weeks, how this has all happened, how this has come around, I can’t give it up to them and to Club MX, my crew chief, to Greg, my mechanic – it’s been a lot these last few weeks and I can’t give it up enough to those guys.”
Hicks capped a memorable and historic night for Stark, as the Spanish-based team took second on the night in what was a special night for the American.
He said: “This means a lot for me. I’ve been trying to get a World Supercross ride and finally Stark gave me one and the opportunity to come here.
“Last year, my first year doing it, so I think I’m proving myself now and it’s huge for Stark. This bike is amazing. I love it, and I mean it. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ever ridden.
“A week ago, I was racing, crashed, sprained my ankle, it’s swollen and purple. I’ve been limping, so I didn’t think that this night would go like this. So I am super grateful for everyone at Stark and everyone who supports me, it means a lot to me.”
Max Anstie (1) in Calgary. Photo courtesy FIM World Supercross Championship
McAdoo took third place on the night on his World Supercross debut. The 28-year-old was equally impressed with the performance of the Starks and also paid tribute to the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team for allowing him to race in the World Supercross Championship.
He said: “The electric bikes are insane. Off the start, like, it’s unreal. Like, we have the elevation and it was pretty wild how powerful they were.
“Aside from that, honestly, my first experience with World Supercross was really fun. It was back-to-back and hectic. That track’s so much different from anything I’m used to. The racing was so much different, and I had fun tonight.
“I really just wanted to take it and learn, and honestly, I’m just so grateful to be here. The whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team for accommodating this, I can’t say thanks enough, because it’s not something they had to do.
“It was fun to come up here to Canada with my wife and my daughter, my mechanic Jed, and we just really enjoyed our night. I think you’re going to see a lot better version of me the next couple of times.”
Jase Dill went 4-for-4 to take the 2026 GP 190 title at Road America. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Sunday Showers Deliver Showdown As Champions Are Crowned At Mission Mini Cup National Final
Dill And Farhand Undefeated In GP Classes, While Jazikoff and Texter Clinch Stock Championships In Thrilling Finale
Elkhart Lake, WI — Aug. 9, 2026 — The final day of the 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final concluded in dramatic fashion at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex kart facility. Sunday saw the young racers transition to the counterclockwise Layout B, forcing them to adapt to a new configuration before rain arrived following the morning’s Qualifying 1 sessions. By Sunday evening, two riders had completed flawless weekends with perfect sweeps of their respective classes, while spectacular comebacks in the two youngest classes capped an unforgettable weekend of youth road racing.
GP 190: Jase Dill Sweeps The Premier Class
In the premier GP 190 class, Jase Dill (#97, Ohvale USA) proved his talent across every appearance of the weekend. Having dominated Layout A on Saturday with a perfect pole-to-flag performance in both Race 1 and Race 2, Dill carried his momentum to Layout B on Sunday.
Dill secured the Sunday pole position with an overall best qualifying time of 52.485 seconds. In Sunday’s Race 1, Dill delivered another masterclass, leading from start to finish to cross the line first and set the weekend’s ultimate pace with a best lap time of 54.246 seconds. Behind him, Maverick Johnson (#63, Star GP Academy/Eleven Motorsports) bounced back from a disappointing Saturday Race 2 DNF to finish second, just 1.458 seconds behind Dill. Dexter Daytona Salaverria (#81, Team Ohvale USA) crossed the finish line in third.
Race 2 was a repeat performance of Dill’s unmatched speed. Dill captured the victory by a comfortable 5.931-second margin over Johnson, who again finished second, while Salaverria completed the podium in third.
With four race victories and two pole positions across both layouts, Dill secured the overall GP 190 National Championship after completing a perfect weekend. Connor Raymond (#44, Raymond Racing) secured second overall in the championship with 76 points, while Salaverria completed the championship podium in third with 71 points.
GP 160: Zaal Farhand Defends His Crown
The GP 160 class was dominated from start to finish by defending champion Zaal Farhand (#98, Gridline 84). Farhand topped Sunday’s combined qualifying session with a pole-winning time of 55.753 seconds.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Farhand showcased his signature poise and precision, cruising to a 5.500-second victory over Tommy Molnar (#152, Team Molnar), who took second. Lambert Su (#777, Apex Racing) claimed the final step on the podium in third. Farhand replicated his clinical performance in Sunday’s Race 2, extending his lead to finish a dominant 9.068 seconds ahead of Su, who claimed a strong second-place finish, while Molnar finished third.
Farhand completed an undefeated weekend across both layouts to successfully defend his GP 160 title, earning him the National Championship with a perfect 110 points. Su claimed second overall in the championship standings with 86 points, while Molnar secured third overall with 65 points.
Zaal Farhand was far ahead of the competition in each of his Sunday GP 160 races. Photo by Shots by AMD.
GP 110: Cruise Texter Wins GP 110 National Championship
The GP 110 class saw a fierce, weekend-long battle between the nation’s top young riders. Cruise Texter (#26, CTR / Roof Systems) claimed pole position in Sunday’s combined qualifying with a quick 57.621-second lap.
Texter carried his Saturday momentum into Sunday’s Race 1, riding a stellar defensive race to capture a 5.185-second victory over his main rival, Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite). Cole Schannen (#18, CS18 Racing) rounded out the podium in third.
In Sunday afternoon’s Race 2, Chase Jazikoff fought back in spectacular fashion, taking the holeshot and holding off Texter to secure his first GP 110 victory of the weekend by 2.680 seconds. Bruno Bolanos (#95, Mako Racing) crossed the line in a close third, just under ten seconds back.
Despite Jazikoff’s Race 2 victory, Texter’s three wins and a runner-up finish over the weekend were more than enough to secure the overall GP 110 National Championship with 105 points. Chase Jazikoff finished second overall with 91 points, and Christian Berlowitz (#17, Beastmode Racing), claimed third overall with 67 points.
Cruise Texter fought through mixed conditions Sunday to lock down the 2026 GP 110 championship. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Stock 110: Absolute Drama And Grit Earns Texter The Double
The Stock 110 class delivered the most dramatic, heart-stopping championship finale of the entire weekend. Double-class threat, Cruise Texter (#26, CTR / Roof Systems) took pole position in Sunday’s combined qualifying with a time of 59.966 seconds.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Chase Jazikoff (#422, Team Dunlop Elite) broke Texter’s weekend win streak by riding a brilliant race on his Kawasaki KLX 110, securing a 2.582-second victory over Texter, while Bruno Bolanos (#95, Mako Racing) finished third.
The result set up a dramatic championship showdown in Sunday’s Race 2. Early in the race, disaster struck as both championship front-runners crashed. Texter was leading Jazikoff through Turn 1 before losing control. Jazikoff reacted and followed, as the field passed the grounded riders. With a mix of adrenaline, determination, and true championship grit, both young riders remounted their motorcycles and charged back through the field.
Jazikoff made an unbelievable recovery to secure a third-place finish. Texter put on an equally heroic charge, clawing his way back to finish in fourth place.
Bruno Bolanos capitalized on the drama to claim a well-deserved Race 2 victory, followed by Bron Macanga (#55, Nomad Family Grid) in second.
The final point calculations revealed just how crucial those recovered points were. Texter’s fourth-place finish earned him 13 points, bringing his total to 93 points. Jazikoff’s third-place finish earned him 16 points, bringing his final tally to 91 points. By a razor-thin margin of just two points, Texter edged out Jazikoff to claim the Stock 110 National Championship.
The championship completed an extraordinary double for the Pennsylvania rider, who secured both the GP 110 and Stock 110 titles after winning the 2025 Stock 50 National Championship. Bolanos claimed third overall in the Stock 110 national standings with 72 points.
Cruise Texter (#26) won the Stock 110 title. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Stock 50: Cooper Jazikoff Wins Championship in Epic Tie-Breaker
The Stock 50 class provided some of the most competitive and inspiring action of the weekend, culminating in a dramatic tie-breaker for the national title. Marcus Su (#66, Apex Racing) claimed Sunday’s pole position with a combined qualifying time of 1:09.583.
In Sunday’s Race 1, Su took full advantage of pole position to secure a spectacular victory, crossing the line 0.867 seconds ahead of Kyle Kang (#26, Apex Racing Team), in second, and Alexander Andonovski (#67, Andonovski Racing Team) in third. Saturday’s Race 1 and Race 2 winner, Cooper Jazikoff (#423, Team Dunlop Elite), struggled to find his rhythm on Layout B, finishing a distant sixth.
In the final Stock 50 race of the weekend, Jazikoff staged a spectacular comeback. Jazikoff rode a brilliant defensive race to take a crucial victory, holding off a charging Su by a narrow 1.162 seconds. Kang completed his double-podium Sunday with another third-place finish.
When the final points were calculated, Jazikoff and Su were deadlocked at the top of the standings, tied with 95 points apiece. According to championship rules, the national title tiebreaker is decided by the best position in the final race of the weekend. By virtue of his dramatic victory in Sunday’s final Race 2, Jazikoff officially clinched the tiebreaker to become the overall Stock 50 National Champion. Su was awarded second overall with 95 points, and Kang finished third overall with 78 points.
Cooper Jazikoff (#423) put everything on the line for a win in the final race, and it netted him the 2026 Stock 50 title. Photo by Shots by AMD.
Championship Prizes and Sponsors
The 2026 MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Championship Final was supported by an incredible lineup of sponsors who provided world-class prizes to reward these exceptional young athletes for their dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.
National champions and top performers walked away with some of the most coveted prizes in youth road racing:
• Arai Corsair-X Helmet: Champions were awarded the premier, race-proven safety of a custom Arai Corsair-X helmet.
• Dunlop Team Elite Offer And Custom Guitar: Elite performers earned exclusive Dunlop Team Elite contract offers, paving their way to advanced racing support on Dunlop’s world-class spec tires, along with a custom Dunlop guitar.
• Motion Pro Prize Pack: Special performance awards included a gift for top finishers from Motion Pro.
• MotoAmerica Talent Cup Entry: All age-eligible 2026 champions receive an offer to waive 2027 MotoAmerica Talent Cup entry fees.
• Tommy Duma Championship Pendant: A beautifully crafted, custom championship pendant from Tommy Duma Fine Jewelers, a historic hallmark of achievement for MotoAmerica’s national champions.
Left to Right: Cruise Texter (GP 110 and Stock 110), Zaal Farhand (GP 160), Jase Dill (GP 190) and Cooper Jazikoff (Stock 50) are your 2026 Mini Cup National Champions. Photo by Shots by AMD.
These prizes highlight MotoAmerica’s commitment, alongside its partners, to cultivating the next generation of American road racing stars.
For complete schedules, photos, and live timing results, fans can visit the official MotoAmerica Mini Cup website at www.motoamerica.com/mini-cup/
About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series. Established in 2014, MotoAmerica is home to the AMA Superbike Championship as well as additional classes including Supersport, Twins Cup, Talent Cup, Super Hooligan National Championship, and King Of The Baggers. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership including three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey; ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland; motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges; and businessman Richard Varner.
Ben Young (1) closed out the 2026 season with a win in GP Bikes Pro Superbike Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Photo by Rob O'Brien.
Young Closes Out Season with Commanding Race Two Victory at CTMP Finale.
Bowmanville, ON – Ben Young’s historic 2026 campaign came to a fitting end on Sunday, as the Bridgestone Canadian Superbike champion dominated race two in the GP Bikes Pro Superbike season finale at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
After winning a disrupted race one earlier in the day for his record-breaking eighth victory of the year, Young furthered his tally for most wins in a season by claiming his ninth trophy in ten races to close out the campaign, doing so comfortably ahead of David MacKay.
It didn’t appear as though that would be the case initially, as Young got another poor launch off the line to find himself fifth through turn one while MacKay led Andrew Van Winkle and breakout star Cole Alexander.
Young would methodically pick his way through the pack on the opening lap, climbing right on the rear wheel of Van Winkle before seizing second place in turn two to begin lap two.
MacKay’s quest for a first career Superbike victory lasted just one more lap before Young rocketed past him on the long Andretti straightaway, immediately stretching a gap en route to an eleven-second victory – one of the most dominant wins of his storied career.
The six-time champion will end the year with 245 of a possible 250 points, headlining a resurgent year for Honda as they locked out the top four places on Sunday afternoon.
“Our job wasn’t finished out there, but it’s cool to see that a Honda would have won either way. This package was so great for us all year. To see another lockout and a top-four for the brand is pretty incredible,” the Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda rider said. “I can’t thank the team enough. Six titles with this group is pretty special. I’ve had a great career, and it’s been a huge honour to race against these guys next to me.”
Despite how Young’s podium speech may be interpreted, the 33-year-old made it clear afterwards that he has no plans to retire from racing just yet.
While Honda’s incredible campaign had already secured them a first ever Constructors Championship, the fight for their second representative remained open with MacKay and Van Winkle separated by just a handful of points entering the day.
In the end, MacKay would outlast a brief attack from Van Winkle before settling into a convincing second, securing his fifth podium of the year and fourth runner-up result in the last five races.
The Snow City Cycle Honda rider will fall just short of second in the standings but would leapfrog Van Winkle by a single point for third overall, joining Young as the second representative for Honda in the final table – though both made significant contributions across 2026.
David MacKay (82) led Sunday’s Superbike race two early on at CTMP, but in the end the Honda rider would finish second ahead of Andrew Van Winkle (45) who completed the all-Honda podium in third. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
“We’ve had some ups and downs this year, but it’s nice to score multiple podiums here and end the year on a high note,” MacKay said. “Congrats to Ben, it’s been a huge honour to try and chase him down this season. And I have to thank my team, it’s been a huge effort from them and I wouldn’t be here without their help.”
While Van Winkle lamented his missed opportunity at finishing second in the standings, the 19-year-old did clinch the Brooklin Cycle Racing Pro Rookie of the Year award with his fifth podium of the season aboard the Mountainview Motorsports Honda.
Van Winkle nearly missed the start after a big crash in race one left him plenty of repairs in a short window, though a huge effort from his team – as well as members of Young’s crew – managed to get him back on track to close out the year.
“I honestly didn’t know if I would make it out there, we got the bike together like 20 minutes before the roll-out thanks to Scott [Cartier] bringing us some parts,” Van Winkle revealed. “They were a huge help and everybody did a great job of putting the bike back together, so I’m happy to be able to end the year on the podium.”
Cole Alexander would wrap up a spectacular Superbike debut on the other side of the Van Dolder’s Home Team Honda garage, finishing fourth after a historic podium earlier in the day.
The 19-year-old was emotional during his own podium speech as he made the most of the opportunity, thanking Young once again and drawing a huge reaction from the crowd for his result.
One of the most impressive performances of the race was newly crowned OPP Racing Pro Supersport champion Tomas Casas in fifth, briefly challenging Alexander for fourth aboard his smaller-displacement FAST Riding School Suzuki GSX-R750 before settling into a back-and-forth late battle with Michael Sutherland.
Sutherland would narrowly lose out to Casas but ended his weekend with another very strong sixth for Yamaha, while Sebastien Tremblay finished an excellent seventh aboard another Supersport-spec Suzuki for the S.T. Motosport team.
Julien Lafortune would win a dramatic duel with Ernest Bernhard to claim eighth, once again the top BMW in the order, while Bernhard was unable to complete a pass despite mounting plenty of pressure on Lafortune aboard his Farnham Lager Yamaha.
Mackenzie Weil would complete the top ten for Snow City Cycle Kawasaki, the lone Kawasaki in the final classification after Alex Michel’s unfortunate crash earlier in the day.
In other action, Alexis Beaudoin would claim a national championship in unfortunate circumstances after race one was cancelled in the AIM Insurance Amateur Superbike class.
GP Bikes Pro Superbike race two podium from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (L-R): David MacKay, Ben Young, and Andrew Van Winkle. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
Beaudoin carried a 25-point lead over Julia Krans and 28-point advantage over Baillie Ives into the weekend, meaning the cancellation of race one made it mathematically impossible for either rider to catch Beaudoin in race two.
Still, the Yamaha rider may have done enough to limit the damage anyways, finishing fourth in race two while Ives was forced to settle for second behind runaway race winner Carter Matson. Krans did not start.
Matson will end the year with three consecutive victories after a late start to his season at Grand Bend, falling just short of a pro promotion for 2027 despite only competing in two rounds.
He and Ives were joined by Corey James Campbell on the podium, who fended off Beaudoin by just 0.032 seconds at the line to deny him a championship celebration in the top-three.
J.P. Tache cemented his perfect season in the Importations Thibault Twins Cup class, cruising 14 seconds clear of Nicholas Krans in a dominant showing for the back-to-back champion.
Krans would have a much closer fight for second, leading a chaotic four-rider battle that saw veteran Gary McKinnon round out the podium ahead of Sebastian Silva and Bronti Verbeek.
McKinnon will end the year second in the championship to the unbeaten Tache, jumping ahead of the absent Louie Raffa after his injury in an unfortunate crash on Thursday.
Jared Walker would add to his own perfect campaign with a win in the Scorpion EXO ZX-4R Cup class, sweeping the weekend to go unbeaten and secure the national title.
Walker was tasked with fending off Mackenzie Weil on this occasion, who would have taken home the “ironman” award on Sunday after running in the Pro Superbike, Pro Supersport, and ZX-4R Cup classes for Kawasaki.
Weil ultimately settled for second ahead of last year’s champion Jacob Black, with Black only barely hanging on to the final podium spot ahead of Jean-Pascal Schroeder, snatching third by 0.138 seconds at the finish.
Walker won once again in the Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sportbike category, his second class victory of the day after a thrilling win in race one earlier.
It was equally exciting this time around, holding off the same trio of riders behind him – only this time in a different order – as Norbert Joo, Stefan Tanasic, and class champion Lachlan Alexander all chased Walker down for the race win.
Alexander would wind up making a pair of decisive moves at the perfect time to seize second, ending his championship season on a high note, while 15-year-old phenom Tanasic completed the podium in third with roughly a second covering the entire group down to Joo in fourth.
Full results from the season finale at CTMP can be found here.
Casas Clinches Supersport Crown with Nail-Biting Victory at CTMP.
Bowmanville, ON – Tomas Casas celebrated his third career OPP Racing Pro Supersport championship in style on Sunday, clinching the title with a dramatic victory over Mavrick Cyr in a back-and-forth race two at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Casas needed to only finish tenth or higher on Sunday to bring home the #1 plate, but showed no interest in playing it safe as he battled fiercely with Cyr and title rival Sebastien Tremblay in an instant classic at CTMP.
The pole-sitter immediately chopped across the front of Cyr into turn one to take the early lead, fending off a pass attempt in turn five before Cyr seized the lead off the back straightaway on lap two.
Tremblay would then immediately follow his teammate through into second with a nice pass in turn ten, forming an S.T. Motosport Suzuki one-two as Casas held off a fast-starting Brad Macrae in fourth.
The lead trio would eventually clear away with Casas in comfortable position to win the championship regardless, but the 2017 and 2018 champion simply wouldn’t settle for third on the day.
Chasing a record-tying seventh victory of the year, Casas again took the lead with six laps to go before Cyr fought back in turn eight, desperately trying to help his teammate Tremblay. The two would flip-flop once again a lap later as Cyr made a lunge into turn ten, briefly allowing Tremblay into the lead himself.
Both Casas and Cyr would move back through on Tremblay before going to war once again in turn ten, as Cyr repeatedly tried to make a move stick in the tight 90-degree left hander.
Casas would lead the final lap before Cyr made one final attempt in turn ten once again, diving up the inside of the FAST Riding School Suzuki rider before Casas cut back underneath him for a final time, winning the drag-race to the line by 0.237 seconds.
Tomas Casas celebrates on the podium at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park after clinching his third Pro Supersport championship. Photo by Rob O’Brien.
It was a surprising challenge from Casas as many expected him to protect his 18-point championship lead in the finale, but the home favourite instead put a stamp on his dominant campaign with a seventh win in eight races to celebrate a third Supersport crown.
“I don’t even know where to begin. I really wanted to win this from the top of the box, but these guys pushed me to the limit,” Casas said. “I didn’t really know where round one would lead, but I owe a massive thanks to FAST Riding School who made this all possible. Without them and all my sponsors I wouldn’t be here.”
Casas will complete a whirlwind 2026, having originally planned to only race Shannonville and CTMP before a round one sweep quickly changed his plans.
It’s a difficult end to an ultra-consistent campaign for Tremblay, having stood on the podium in every single race this season. However, the two-time champion admitted he just didn’t have the pace to match Casas at even his strongest venue, hoping instead that Cyr’s attack could open the door for him.
“That was a really good battle. I’m usually very good here, but I was just struggling with some things all weekend. I couldn’t really stay with them on the back straight so I decided to let them race and just try to hang on for a miracle,” Tremblay said. “Unfortunately I couldn’t get the job done, but congrats to Tomas.”
While Cyr’s valiant effort came up just short, the 21-year-old did exit the year with an impressive second-place finish after nearly winning race one on Saturday in just his second appearance of the year.
“It’s great to be back on a podium. That was a super fun race with Tomas, congrats to him on the championship,” Mavrick said. “I tried to get it done a few times in turn ten, but he was just a bit quicker today.”
Despite their battle for the riders title, Casas and Tremblay would come together to celebrate their joint effort in the Constructors Championship, finishing as the top two contributors to Suzuki’s third consecutive trophy.
Brad Macrae capped off his best weekend of the year with another strong finish in fourth, breaking up the chain of Suzuki’s aboard his Colron Excavating Yamaha YZF-R9 after initially pressuring the leaders in the early laps.
Cole Alexander would end his terrific rookie campaign in the Supersport class with a hard-fought fifth-place, securing third in the championship aboard his French Glass Co. Suzuki after late heartbreak for Matt Simpson.
Simpson was running in fifth and would have brought home third overall for the Blackstock Motorsports Suzuki team until a visor issue forced him into the pits with just four laps to go, relegating him to tenth after he returned to the circuit.
Mackenzie Weil would salvage a crucial seventh behind Nathan Playford for the Snow City Cycle Kawasaki team, securing “best of the rest” honours in the final championship standings as the top non-Suzuki rider despite Macrae’s late surge.
Baillie Ives would celebrate his own national championship with a victory in the EBC Brakes Amateur Supersport class, winning a third consecutive race to close out the year and leapfrog longtime points leader Alexis Beaudoin.
Beaudoin entered the weekend with a slim five-point lead but saw that evaporate at CTMP with a DNF in race one, ensuring a national title for Ives if he finished inside the top-ten.
Ives would follow Casas’ blueprint however, stamping his title with a fourth victory of the year as the Nova Scotian completed his late comeback with Beaudoin struggling to a surprising seventh.
A sensational battle would unfold behind him, with Nolan Eadie eventually pulling clear of Corey James Campbell and Lachlan Alexander in a thrilling three-rider scrap for the final two podium places.
Despite missing the podium, it was a strong “big-bike” debut for Lightweight champion Alexander in fourth, the younger brother of pro rookie standout Cole.
Lachlan would find his way onto the podium in the Super Sonic Road Race School Lightweight Sportbike class, but not on his usual front step as he settled for third behind Norbert Joo and race winner Jared Walker.
Alexander’s run of top-two finishes (including seven victories) would come to a dramatic end, with just over a half-second covering the entire trio at the finish line with Walker snatching the victory in his first Lightweight race of the season.
Joo would settle for second once again after a runner-up finish in Grand Bend, while 15-year-old sensation Stefan Tanasic followed the group in fourth – notably ahead of MiniGP Canada Series organizer Toni Sharpless, where Tanasic is currently competing for a national championship in the 190cc division.
Jordi Torres (81), Oscar Gutierrez (99) and Andrea Iannone (29) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Bagger World Cup.
Archie McDonald won the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup race 2 Sunday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Joe Rascal Racing Harley-Davidson on Dunlop control tires, the Australian rider won the 7-lap race by 0.757 second.
His teammates, Eric Granado was the runner-up and Jordi Torres got third.
Riding for Saddlemen Racing Harley-Davidson, American teammates Max Toth, Jake Lewis and Travis Wyman finished 7th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
More, from a press release issued by Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup:
Smith and McDonald share Silverstone honors.
Bradley Smith delivers a memorable home victory while Archie McDonald takes pole, sets a new all-time lap record and dominates Race 2 as Round 4 delivers another action-packed weekend.
SILVERSTONE, England – The fourth round of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup delivered another exciting weekend of racing in front of more than 105,000 spectators attending the MotoGP™ British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit.
Home favorite Bradley Smith, racing as a wildcard for the ParkinGO Team, gave the British crowd plenty to celebrate with a commanding victory in Race 1 before finishing fifth in Race 2, while Archie McDonald returned to the top step with a dominant Sunday victory, leading Eric Granado and Jordi Torres to an all-Joe Rascal Racing podium.
The championship’s regular contenders also continued to push the limits of the Harley-Davidson Race-prepared Road Glide race machines, with lap times increasingly approaching those of more specialized racing categories.
QUALIFYING
Australian Archie McDonald brought teammate Eric Granado’s streak of three consecutive pole positions to an end, becoming only the second rider to claim pole position in Bagger World Cup history. McDonald secured the top spot on the grid with a 2:08.832 lap, setting a new all-time lap record for the category at Silverstone.
RACE 1
Saturday’s opening race belonged to Bradley Smith. The British wildcard moved into the lead during the early stages and held the position all the way to the checkered flag, delivering a memorable victory in front of his home crowd. The result added another milestone to Smith’s career. Having previously stood on the podium in Moto3™, Moto2™, MotoGP™ and MotoE™, his Silverstone victory made him the only rider to achieve podium finishes across five categories connected to the MotoGP paddock, now including the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
Behind Smith, Joe Rascal Racing teammates Archie McDonald and Eric Granado completed the podium in second and third, respectively.
The fight for victory remained intense until the final lap. Chasing Smith, McDonald recorded a 2:09.030 lap time on the final lap, while Smith responded with his own personal best of 2:09.384 on the same lap to secure the win.
RACE 2
Sunday was an Archie McDonald show from start to finish. The 20-year-old Australian delivered a commanding performance to claim his second victory of the season, returning to the top step for the first time since winning the inaugural Bagger World Cup race at Circuit of The Americas.
McDonald led home teammates Eric Granado and Jordi Torres, completing an all-Joe Rascal Racing podium and a remarkable result for the Australian team.
Jeffrey Schuessler – Director of Global Racing Programs, Harley-Davidson:
“Silverstone was another really strong weekend for the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup and a great example of how quickly this championship continues to develop. The racing was incredibly close, the level across the grid continues to rise, and Archie McDonald’s 2:08.832 lap record, around three tenths faster than the Moto3 all-time lap record, shows just how impressive the performance of these motorcycles and riders has become.
Bradley Smith’s wildcard was a special part of the weekend. To see him take a victory at his home Grand Prix, after chasing that moment for so many years, was incredible. Bradley has now stood on the podium in five different categories connected to MotoGP, which speaks to both his career and his versatility as a rider. To add a Bagger World Cup victory at Silverstone to that list made it even more special.
It was also great to welcome Max Toth to the championship with Saddlemen Race Development. He came in as a young rider with limited time on these motorcycles and immediately qualified sixth and raced with riders who have significantly more experience on Baggers and MotoGP circuits. That says a lot about Max, but also about the opportunity the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup can provide for the next generation of riders.
Finally, a huge congratulations to Archie and the entire Joe Rascal Racing team. Archie’s Race 2 victory was outstanding, and for the team to lock out the podium was an incredible way to finish the weekend. We’re four rounds into our inaugural season, and the competition just keeps getting better.”
Bradley Smith (38) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy BWC.
Bradley Smith – ParkinGO Team – Race 1 Winner:
“I’m not sure I quite have the words for it. Having finished second and third at my home GP before, I always dreamed of what it would feel like to hear the national anthem from the top step. Now, here we are, 35 years old and after at least 20 years of trying.
My thanks go to Harley-Davidson for putting this together, and to ParkinGO for bringing me on as a wildcard. I also want to express my gratitude to the entire team. There have been a lot of long hours to get here. Great job to all the riders as well.
Coming here from King of the Baggers, we didn’t really know how we would compare against the Bagger World Cup riders, and I’m sure they were just as curious to see how we would perform. Racing together on the same track, on the same day and on equal machinery showed just how high the level is and how far we’re pushing these bikes. Nothing but credit to Harley-Davidson for creating the opportunity to do this on the world stage.”
Archie McDonald (69) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy BWC.
Archie McDonald – Joe Rascal Racing – Race 2 Winner:
“You say I’ve been through a lot this year, but you don’t know the half of it. I’ve seen things no one’s meant to see and I’ve been places that people aren’t supposed to be. To stand on the top step of the podium after everything just goes to show how much I really want this. I’m here to win. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped me get here. I’ve had moments of pure disbelief. During training, there were times I cried because I kept crashing over and over. I looked at my coach and asked, ‘What are we going to do?’ and he simply told me, ‘Don’t give up.’ And I never did. I can’t thank Angel Poyatos enough for that, because if it wasn’t for him, I would have given up. Here we are months later, standing on the top step thanks to him, my family and everyone who refused to give up on me, especially Joe Rascal Racing. To have all three of us on the podium shows what this team can do. Thank you again to everyone. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!”
THE CHASE FOR THE TITLE
After eight races, Eric Granado retains the championship lead with 147 points, but McDonald’s Silverstone performance has reduced the gap to just five points. Gutiérrez remains firmly in contention in third with 128 points.
Eric Granado (BRA) – 147 points
Archie McDonald (AUS) – 142 points
Oscar Gutiérrez (SPA) – 128 points
Andrea Iannone (ITA) – 97 points
Jake Lewis (USA) – 88 points
Filippo Rovelli (ITA) – 79 points
Cory West (USA) – 56 points
Travis Wyman (USA) – 54 points
Jordi Torres (SPA) – 51 points
Dimas Ekky Pratama (INA) – 37 points
Bradley Smith (GBR) – 36 points
Cody Wyman (USA) – 26 points
Max Toth (USA) – 19 points
With two rounds and 100 points still available, the battle for the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup title remains wide open.
The championship now heads to Spain for the next chapter of the season, as the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup visits MotorLand Aragón for the MotoGP™ Aragón Grand Prix from August 28–30.
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Raul Fernandez (25) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
The MotoGP Grand Prix at Silverstone is now complete, with Raúl Fernández taking a dominant victory ahead of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi. Below are the teams’ official press releases, featuring post-race comments, rider reactions, and key takeaways from Sunday’s main race.
More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:
Aprilia dominates the British GP with a podium lockout in the long race.
Aprilia Racing’s weekend at the Silverstone Circuit ended on a high, with its third podium lockout of the season in a long race.
Jorge Martín started from pole position but dropped a few places after a less-than-ideal getaway, before fighting back to second. It was the Spanish rider’s sixth podium of the season and his 38th in the top-class. The result keeps Martín at the top of the championship standings with 240 points.
Marco Bezzecchi, starting from fifth on the grid, made a strong start to immediately move into the leading group. Still recovering from the injuries sustained at the Sachsenring, the Italian rider defended his position throughout the race to claim third place at the chequered flag. It was his seventh podium of the season and his 25th in the premier class. The result moves him back up to second in the championship standings with 209 points.
The star of the day was Raúl Fernández of the SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, first across the line. The Spanish rider led from the first corner to the last, taking victory ahead of Martín and Bezzecchi.
The result gave Aprilia Racing its third Grand Prix lockout of the season, following those at Le Mans and Assen, along with its seventh MotoGP victory of the season and 15th in the premier class. Raúl Fernández’s triumph also means that every Aprilia rider on the grid has now won at least one Grand Prix this season. The Noale-based manufacturer now stands at 309 World Championship victories, while its riders continue to hold the top three places in the overall standings, with Jorge Martín ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Ai Ogura.
Jorge Martin: “I’m very happy. This is the kind of speed we were looking for, and I think today we came out of a period when we’d lost our way a little. We’re back on our way, mainly because we went back to what worked before and still works for us. The mistake in this race was my start. I didn’t get away well and, at Turn 1, I was too optimistic in trying to hold my position. As a result, I didn’t brake hard enough, the ride-height device didn’t return to its position, and I lost a few places. The positive thing is that I can fight for the win, and that’s what gives me confidence.”
Marco Bezzecchi: “I wanted this result so badly that I couldn’t give up. Not after all the work the team has done and all the effort I put in over the summer break. It was fantastic, and I had so much fun. The team played a crucial role, along with everyone who has been there for me, of course. I think they did an incredible job – and not just this weekend: everyone at Noale has been fantastic too. I’d also like to thank Michele Colaninno, who has called me often to offer his support.”
Massimo Rivola – CEO Aprilia Racing: “An almost perfect weekend at a circuit that has always been good to us. Congratulations to Raúl, to Justin Marks and his SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team, who are supporting us as we grow the MotoGP project. It’s great to see that the hunger for victory at Noale hasn’t faded – we brought technical updates here too. Wonderful to see Jorge riding with such ease and confidence, and huge credit to Marco, who dug out reserves of energy you would not have thought possible. We know the next race is in Marc Márquez territory, but we’ll do everything we can to be competitive.”
More, from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Racing:
Marquez misses out on the podium after a spectacular ride at Silverstone.
Alex Marquez (73) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Gresini Racing.
Alex Marquez: “Honestly, we had the pace to fight for second place with Jorge today. Unfortunately, the mistake at Turn 1, which was entirely my fault, compromised the race and probably cost us the podium. In any case, we leave a very solid weekend behind us. We were the best Ducati, and my physical condition continues to improve. Now we’ll keep preparing, as Aragon will be a completely different story.”
Iker Lecuona: “It’s a real shame to leave this weekend without any points. Yesterday went the way it went, and today we weren’t lucky. I went a little bit wide on the entry to Turn 13 and, as soon as I hit the dirty part of the track, I lost the front. It was a harmless crash, but it’s still disappointing after such a positive Friday and Saturday. What remains is the great experience with this team, which I really enjoyed working with once again. I’m really sorry.”
More, from a press release issued by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team:
Fabio Di Giannantonio ends Silverstone race in sixth place, and he secures important points for the championship. Franco Morbidelli is eleventh.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team had an intense Sunday at Silverstone: in the British GP, Fabio Di Giannantonio crossed the finish line in sixth place after a challenging race in which he got 10 important points for the championship. It was a positive Sunday also for Franco Morbidelli, who was eleventh after fighting for the Top10.
Di Giannantonio had a difficult start from the second row, and he was eighth after losing some ground in the first corners. But Fabio started his comeback right away, showing a good rhythm despite the positions he had to regain. He was able to recover lap by lap thanks to his good tyre managing, and he was very close to the Top5 in the final laps. The rider from Rome crossed the finish line in sixth place, just one tenth away from the fifth. Di Giannantonio is now fifth in the World Standing with 199 points, just 10 points away from the second in the championship.
Morbidelli had a good start from the third row and was able to keep staying in the Top10 group throughout the first half of the race. The tyre drop in the final laps prevented Franco from keeping his rhythm. However, the Italian Brazilian rider materialized the work done so far on Sunday’s race too, confirming he could stay in the Top10 fight. Morbidelli crossed the finish line in eleventh place, and he now sits sixteenth in the World Standing with 53 points.
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is back on track in three weeks, when the MotoGP action restarts with the Aragon GP, which will take place at MotorLand Aragon from 28th to 30th August.
Fabio Di Giannantonio (49) and Franco Morbidelli (21) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy VR46 Team.
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “It was a good race. I definitely could have done better than a couple of places higher, but the sparks at the start distracted me a bit and I lost some ground. Then, I tried not to consume the rear tyre, but I ended up consuming the front one. Of course, it’s not the result we want, but today it was the maximum we could do. For sure, we must make a step to get closer to our rivals, but we keep pushing, working hard and believing. We are aware that we can fight for the top positions and be closer than that. We want to do great things!”
Franco Morbidelli: “Today I had a good race start. I pushed too hard in the first laps to stay in the group, so I struggled a lot in the second half of the race. But I wanted to face this race like this to feel that I’m fast. So it was, the race was good despite managing the tyres was hard. Overall, the weekend was positive, I am happy. We worked well and I was feeling well, here I rode faster than last year. Now, the goal is to head to Aragon keeping the momentum.”
Pablo Nieto: “The first race weekend after the summer break is always very important. The second half of the season kicked off at a track where we knew we were going to struggle more than our rivals. But it was important to collect some crucial points with Fabio, and now we have 10 points less than the second in the World Standing. We must not give up, we must keep thinking race by race. Franco had a very good weekend, he got Q2 in qualifying and he fought for the Top10 in both races. Now we can fight to be in Top10 always. In three weeks, we head to Aragon, which will be another challenging track. But we are on the right direction.”
More, from a press release issued by Ducati Lenovo:
Marc Márquez finishes seventh at Silverstone with the Ducati Lenovo Team. Francesco Bagnaia crashes out.
The Ducati Lenovo Team completed the twelfth Grand Prix of the season with a seventh-place finish for Marc Márquez at the end of the 20-lap race at Silverstone. Francesco Bagnaia’s race came to an early end on lap eight following a crash.
Márquez had a good start from row two as he made his way up to third position. After running fourth in the early laps, he was then overtaken first by his brother Alex and then by Acosta. In the closing stages, Marc experienced another significant drop in grip, ultimately finishing seventh. Bagnaia tried to find a competitive race pace as he improved lap after lap. Pecco’s race came to an early close following a crash while running fifteenth.
As the twelfth event of the season draws to a close, Marc Márquez is fourth in the championship standings with 200 points. Francesco Bagnaia is eighth, 57 points adrift of his teammate. The Ducati Lenovo Team sits third in the teams’ standings (343 points), while Ducati is second in the constructors’ championship.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will resume proceedings on Friday, August 28th, for the opening day of the Grand Prix of Aragon.
Marc Márquez (93) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 7th: “We knew that this weekend might have been more challenging than usual. I was quick on a couple of occasions but not over the race distance, and today I didn’t manage the tyre wear well. We couldn’t find the right speed and, in the end, we did a bit worse than expected. We’re working on being consistent and competitive on the less favourable tracks, but we know it’s impossible to always have the perfect bike.”
Francesco Bagnaia (63) and Pol Espargaro (44) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – DNF: “Unfortunately, here at Silverstone, I struggled throughout the weekend. I knew I couldn’t battle against the top riders in the race, so I tried to take it steady while aiming to improve with each lap. I was pulling it off and lapping in the 1’59s without destroying the rear tyre – until the crash. I did not expect the front to tuck on corner exit. That was a really unusual crash, maybe the most bizarre crash of my career. We will evaluate the data to understand what happened.”
More, from a press release issued by Honda HRC:
Brighter end to British GP for ninth placed Marini.
A fourth straight Sunday top ten extended Luca Marini’s lead in the battle for top-Honda honours while Joan Mir again fell afoul of contact on the first lap.
The 2026 MotoGP World Championship season has well and truly gotten back underway after a spectacular Sunday in Silverstone. A classic British summer’s day made for perfect racing conditions, the Honda HRC Castrol team using morning Warm Up to make their final adjustments after overnight analysis and work by HRC’s engineers. With the Honda RC213V saving its tyres well, both factory riders were confident of what the Grand Prix might hold after Saturday’s Sprint preview.
It would be another classic Luca Marini performance as the #10 fought through the field over the course of the race. A less-than-ideal start gave the Italian extra work to do and time spent trying to pass Morbidelli saw him lose further time to those ahead. Despite this, Marini’s pace was superior and he quickly found himself inside the top ten. Pushing until the very end to catch Brad Binder, the early work to recover meant that Marini crossed the line in ninth and leaves the British GP with seven more points in his account. Tenth in the standings, the Italian remains ten points clear of Aldeguer in 11th and 32 points ahead of Diogo Moreira, the next closest Honda, in 15th overall.
Joan Mir was again disserted by lady luck as contact on the first lap saw him fall at Turn 7. Unharmed but disappointed, Mir was unable to repeat his Saturday performance through no fault of his own.
The MotoGP World Championship will be on track again for the Grand Prix of Aragon, August 28 – 30. Now, a final brief respite before the demanding run of ‘flyaway’ races.
Luca Marini (10) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Luca Marini: “The race was about as good as we could have expected with where we started. I didn’t make my best start, and I spent a long time trying to get past Morbidelli, giving us more work to do. It’s a very familiar story and highlights why we need to focus on improving our qualifying. I am really satisfied with how I am riding and I feel like I am improving my overtaking and able to make up ground quicker, this is a positive. Satisfied to again be the top Honda, this is what our target should be each weekend. Thanks to the guys on my side for their work this weekend, again Sunday was our best day of the weekend.”
Joan Mir (36) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda HRC.
Joan Mir: “Honestly speaking, I don’t really know what happened. I had an impact from the back and then I fell, it was just a racing incident, so the rider involved is not important. My start was OK and I was aiming to stay calm with the medium tyre. Bad luck and a shame not to be able to see what we could do over the course of the long race. Next up is Aragon, a circuit I like a lot so let’s focus on making something good happen.”
More, from a press release issued by Pro Honda LCR:
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finishes 10th at Silverstone on Sunday.
Starting from 14th on the grid, Diogo Moreira delivered a strong start, determined to get the most out of the race.
After a challenging weekend on a demanding track, the Brazilian managed his race well, avoided mistakes and steadily made his way forward.
The result sees Diogo achieve the top-ten target he had set for Sunday, while collecting valuable points and important information from a demanding weekend.
Diogo Moreira (11) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pro Honda LCR.
Diogo Moreira 10th: “This weekend, we’ve struggled quite a bit. This track has been demanding for us, so we’ve tried to learn as much as possible, avoid mistakes, and do the best job possible. Yesterday, I said that a top 10 was the goal, and we did it! The important thing is that we’ve scored some more points and gathered some important information.”
More, from a press release issued by Prima Pramac Yamaha:
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Leaves Silverstone Determined to Close the Gap.
A challenging weekend at Silverstone sees Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP take valuable points but fall short of the performance expected. With tyre management and race-long grip identified as key areas to improve, the team now looks ahead to Aragón with renewed focus.
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP leaves Silverstone with a sense of frustration after a weekend in which the team had expected to be more competitive. Jack Miller finished 13th after showing strong pace in qualifying, while Toprak Razgatlıoğlu crossed the line in 15th. Both riders struggled to maintain the same level of performance over the full race distance, with tyre degradation becoming a significant factor in the second half of the race.
Team Director Gino Borsoi acknowledged that the gap to the front was larger than expected, while highlighting the need to improve grip and race-long performance. Despite the difficult weekend, the team remains focused on understanding the issues and continuing the development of the YZR-M1.
For Miller, the race underlined the current limitations when fighting at the front, with the additional effort required to stay with the group having an impact on tyre performance later in the race. Razgatlıoğlu, meanwhile, used the weekend as an opportunity to gain experience at a circuit that requires a different riding style, taking valuable lessons from his first MotoGP race at Silverstone.
With another two weeks before Aragón, the team will use the break to analyse the data and continue working on the areas identified at Silverstone. The objective remains clear: to make another step forward and progressively close the gap to the leading group.
Jack Miller (43) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Jack Miller: “I gave everything I had today, and unfortunately everything I had was enough for 13th position. Fabio and I were riding together for most of the race, and I think that shows the level we‘re at right now. We tried to fight with the other guys, but you can only do that for a certain amount of time. At a certain point, the extra risk you have to take, whether it‘s braking harder or pushing more in the corners, starts to have an effect towards the second half of the race. That‘s something we need to work on.
The track was a little bit more slippery today, whether because of the temperature or the Moto2 race, and with everyone running the medium rear tyre, it was a long and difficult race. Even though we were all managing the tyres carefully, the drop was still significant, especially over the final seven laps.
The Aprilias seemed to manage the tyres very well again today. We‘ve seen them do that across different classes and different circuits, and especially this year they seem to have the whole package working very well when it comes to tyre conservation and management.
Now we have another two weeks off, so we‘ll use that time to work on improving a little bit more and come back stronger for the next race.”
Jack Miller (43) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “The fight with Pol was difficult, especially because I finished behind him! I made a couple of mistakes towards the end and lost some time, while his bike was very fast on the straights. I tried to pass him, but it was difficult, so we finished very close. Overall, it was a difficult race with the tyre management, although I felt better than yesterday.
I learned a lot this weekend because this track is very different from my usual riding style. There are many long corners where you need to wait, pick up the bike and manage the acceleration, so I‘m still learning how to adapt my riding to the MotoGP bike and these tyres. I‘m also learning a lot about the engine braking and how to manage the bike.
We finished 15th, so it was not a good result for me, but I‘m focusing on what I learned because it will be important when we come back here next year. I‘m trying to stay positive and now we go to Aragón, where I hope we can improve and get closer to the other Yamaha riders.
My target for the season remains the same: to finish in the top ten. It won‘t be easy, but I‘ll keep giving my best and trying to achieve the best possible results in the remaining races.”
Gino Borsoi – Team Director: “It‘s clear that this was not one of our best weekends. We scored some points, which is always important for the team, but the gap to the front is obviously not where we want to be. It was a difficult weekend overall, apart from Jack Miller, who set a great lap time and did a very good job to go directly into Q2.
Unfortunately, we were not able to achieve the result we probably deserved, mainly due to the tyre degradation we experienced. We need to work on improving the grip and make sure we can be more competitive throughout the entire race, rather than only in the opening laps or over a single lap.
I‘m sorry for Toprak because he has been struggling more than usual recently. We had managed to find a good direction a couple of races ago, but we have found ourselves in difficulty again. We are working on it and we are very motivated to help him. He also continues to remain positive, and I‘m convinced that soon we will be back where he was able to put us a few races ago.”
More, from a press release issued by KTM Tech3:
Espargaro in the points in successful Silverstone return.
Returning to MotoGP™ for the first time since last November, Pol Espargaró managed his race well to claim 13th place at a scorching hot British Grand Prix, while Enea Bastianini fell from 15th on the fifth lap.
The legendary circuit was blessed with sunny skies and temperatures of 27 degrees. As Saturday’s Sprint showed, managing the right side of the rear tyre was paramount to a good result.
Deputising for the injured Maverick Viñales, Espargaró was keen to refamiliarise himself aboard the KTM RC16 after months of testing KTM’s 850cc machine. The 35-year-old started well, gaining two places on the first lap to sit 19th, and was soon scrapping with Augusto Fernández just outside the points.
The former Moto2 World Champion maintained a solid pace in the 2’00s and gradually reeled in Toprak Razgatlioglu ahead as a result. A pass on the Turkish rider two laps from the chequered flag secured 14th, and a post-race penalty for Fabio Quartararo promoted the Spaniard to 13th for three championship points in his first Silverstone race since 2023.
Like his team-mate, Bastianini started well and jumped three places on lap one to sit 16th. With eyes firmly set on a top ten position, ‘La Bestia’ was keen to move further up the order. He soon latched on to the back of two riders but crashed out at Turn 17, just after he had passed Iker Lecuona.
Red Bull KTM Tech3 now has two weekends to recharge before resuming for the final part of the season at the Grand Prix of Aragon from 28-30 August.
Pol Espargaró (44) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Pol Espargaró: “It was not easy to stay on the bike today! There were a lot of crashes and seeing one guy on the ground each lap wasn’t great for my confidence. Honestly, I felt quite slow. It’s been so long since I last rode here and since I rode the 1000cc bike. I didn’t want to make a mistake this weekend. I managed not to do that, which was good, but I was too slow. I was fighting with Toprak in the last laps. At least both of us had a bit of fun. Overall, it was a tough weekend, but it was an experience and that’s what I’ll take for the future.”
Enea Bastianini (23) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Tech3.
Enea Bastianini: “I tried to overtake Lecuona but lost the front in the change of direction at Turn 17. After that I crashed. It was too early as I just did five laps. I tried to make some passes earlier in the race to get into the top ten, but I was too aggressive at the start. To be honest, it would’ve been better to wait and stay patient like I did yesterday. The track was quite slippery today, and the left side felt different to warm-up – like it was difficult to put temperature into the tyre. In the race I was suffering with movement from the front like yesterday. It’s difficult to ride like this so we need to find a solution to this problem at Aragon.”
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager: “It’s been a disappointing weekend here in Silverstone for Red Bull KTM Tech3 and it was damaged by a poor Qualifying. We had some hope with a P11 on Friday from Enea, but he couldn’t qualify well. In both starts he was stuck behind bikes, and it was difficult to overtake. Today he tried to overtake Lecuona and made a mistake and crashed. On the other side of the garage, I’d like to thank Pol Espargaró for his weekend. It wasn’t easy to jump from the 850 project to this 1000cc bike, but Pol did a good job. He stayed focussed and didn’t make any mistakes. Finally, he gathered three points which was good for the team. Thank you Pol and we all hope to see Maverick back in Aragon in three weeks’ time.”
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha Factory Racing:
Yamaha Factory Racing Team Successfully Bring British GP Wild-Card Programme to a Close.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team made good use of the 20-lap Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race to collect further bike data. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández finished the long and demanding contest in 16th place.
The Yamaha Factory Racing Team completed their Grand Prix of Great Britain testing programme, securing valuable data. Wild-card entry Augusto Fernández was able to stay close to the MotoGP field during the 20-lap contest and crossed the finish line in P16.
Fernández commenced from P23 and found himself at the back of the pack in 21st position as two rivals crashed in the opening stages. While the test rider concentrated on his pace, he gradually moved up the rankings as five other riders failed to complete the race distance. Fernández took the chequered flag in 16th place, 42.379s from first.
Following today’s race results, Fernández still holds 24th place in the standings with 5 points.
Augusto Fernandez (47) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Augusto Fernandez: “It was a tough weekend. Personally, I’m happy with the race. I was able to close the gap to Toprak in the end. To be close to another Yamaha is good for me. This weekend was good for me to get back on the pace, be closer to the MotoGP lap times, and be faster in general, which will aid our testing programme. It helps us test in a better way. We have a good programme, so let’s try to push. I’m looking forward to it!”
More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:
Challenging Silverstone Sunday Yields P12 for Quartararo.
The Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race was a tale of two halves for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP. The 20-lap contest was a long and demanding challenge for Fabio Quartararo. A brilliant start and solid race craft earned him P12 at the chequered flag. Álex Rins suffered an unlucky crash on the opening lap, bringing his challenge to a halt.
Today’s Grand Prix of Great Britain MotoGP Race was a real test of tyre management for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo. He finished the 20-lap contest in P12. Álex Rins was unlucky to get involved in a first lap incident that ended in an NC result.
Quartararo started from P13 and climbed up to P10 early on. He was overtaken by Brad Binder on lap 5, but he kept his head down. With Ai Ogura crashing out on lap 9, the Frenchman returned to P10. In the second half of the race, he was involved in a closely contested midfield battle with Luca Marini and Diogo Moreira. He eventually took the chequered flag in P12, 26.883s behind the winner.
Commencing from P17, Rins had settled into that same position when on the opening lap an incident with Joan Mir in Turn 7 resulted in a crash. The number-42 rider tried to rejoin the race, but he ultimately had to retire to the pits.
After today’s Race, Quartararo remains in 14th place in the championship standings with 59 points, while Rins is now in 20th with 21 points. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are in 10th position in the team classification with 80 points, and Yamaha is 5th in the constructor rankings with 73 points.
The team will now enjoy a two-week break before returning to action at MotorLand Aragón for the Grand Prix of Aragon, taking place from 28-30 August.
Fabio Quartararo (20) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Fabio Quartararo: “I expected a tough race. I was not able to push like I wanted to. The tyre consumption was big again, but in a different way than it was yesterday. It was not sudden and surprising, today it was gradual and step by step. But it was still not great for us.”
Alex Rins (42) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
Alex Rins: “It’s a shame to end the weekend like this, with a crash. I couldn’t avoid Joan [Mir] and went straight away to the floor. Let’s recover and come back stronger for the next race in Aragon in three weeks’ time. We’ll keep going!”
Massimo Meregalli – Team Director: “Today’s Race brought mixed results, for obvious reasons. Fabio is often strong at the start, and that was the case again today. He quickly moved into the top 10, which allowed him to remain part of a highly competitive midfield group throughout the race. In the end, P12 was the maximum result we could achieve under the circumstances. Álex was unfortunately caught up in an incident on the opening lap. This was a disappointing way for his GP weekend to end, but the main thing is that he was not injured. He is now focused on bouncing back at MotorLand Aragón in three weeks’ time, a circuit that is often considered a second home Grand Prix for him.”
More, from a press release issued by Castrol Honda LCR:
Castrol Honda LCR rider Cal Crutchlow crashed during Sunday’s race at the Silverstone Circuit.
Starting from 20th on the grid, Crutchlow was determined to make the most of his home Grand Prix and deliver a strong performance in front of the British crowd.
The British rider had a tough start and tried to gain ground. However, after the fifth lap, he suffered a crash, fortunately without consequences.
Despite the outcome, the rider and crew enjoyed a productive weekend, making steady progress throughout each session and gathering valuable information.
Cal Crutchlow (35) at Silverstone. Photo courtesy Honda LCR.
Cal Crutchlow DNF: “It wasn’t the Grand Prix we would have hoped for. For me, for the team, and for the people who came here. But I gave my best. Over the weekend, I was competitive and fast, the fastest I’ve ever been at Silverstone. Today, I crashed because I made a mistake under braking. For five laps, I had someone in front of me, and when you are in that situation, the tyre temperature increases. Then, once I was trying to set my rhythm after overtaking, I would have needed a couple of laps to let the tyre cool down before pushing again. That’s why I crashed. In any case, we made progress this weekend. I leave here with good memories and the feeling that we did a good job.”
More, from a press release issued by American Racing:
Filip Salač takes maiden Grand Prix victory at British GP.
Filip Salač claimed his first-ever Grand Prix victory today at the British Grand Prix, delivering the team’s first win of the 2026 Moto2 season after a race that came down to the final laps at Silverstone.
Starting sixth on the grid, Salač briefly dropped to tenth in the opening stages before working his way back through the field. By lap seven he had returned to sixth position and pushed hard to stay in touch with the leading group for the remainder of the race. In a tightly contested final phase, marked by close, wheel-to-wheel racing among several riders, Salač came out on top to take the win. With today’s result, Salač moves up to eighth in the Rider Championship standings, now just 28 points behind the top three.
Filic Salac in parc fermé after claiming Moto2 victory at Silverstone. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.
Eitan Butbul, Team Owner: “I’m just really proud of Filip and proud of our guys. To get dropped back to P10 and stay that composed, stay that disciplined lap after lap, that’s a mentally tough rider, and that’s who he’s become with this team. The growth we’ve seen in him since day one, and the way this team has grown around him, that’s the biggest part I’ll take from this win. Fourth in the championship is earned by everyone at this team, and we’ve still got work in front of us.”
We want to thank our supporters, fans and sponsors. The team will look to build on this momentum as the season continues.
ASRA racers Jason Bender (819), Landon Belcher (268) and Mark Reed (212) during at ASRA race at Blackhawk Farms. Photo by Noiseless Productions/Vae Vang.
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The Wing complex at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
David Almansa won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Using his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP KTM, the Spaniard won the 15-lap race by 0.701 second.
Alvaro Carpe was the runner-up on his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine.
Valentin Perrone was third, 0.991 second behind race winner Almansa, on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine.
Adrian Fernandez crossed the finish line fourth on his Leopard Racing Honda.
Joel Esteban got fifth on his LEVEL UP – MTA KTM.
Maximo Quiles leads the championship with 231 points, 85 ahead of Alvaro Carpe who has 146 points. David Almansa is third with 134 points.
Dallas Daniels (No. 1) during the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Reigning Grand National Champion Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) put himself in prime position to defend that title with a commanding ride in Saturday night’s Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, Round 12 of the Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
It was the second successive season in which Daniels registered a clutch performance during a critical junction at the legendary Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Daniels left little doubt in the first of two Mission AFT SuperTwins Mains to be waged during this year’s 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, streaking out to the lead from the start and opening up a second-plus advantage before the race had truly fallen into shape.
The only moment the result seemed in question happened two minutes in when Daniels caught his boot in the dirt and was at risk of being tossed from his machine. But he wasn’t, and the fact he’d already assembled a 1.665-second lead allowed him to safely settle back in and resume an otherwise master-class performance.
By the end, the Estenson Racing superstar stacked up a 6.784-second margin of victory. While jubilant in its wake, his TT expertise is no secret, and he made clear the week’s bigger test is yet to come.
He said, “I knew I was strong coming in here. I knew this was probably my strongest track on the schedule, just because this is what I grew up on. There is a certain thing when you come with confidence. Things just come a little bit easier.
“But it’s been a long year. It’s been tough. I’m tired of getting beat. I want to turn this thing around. I feel like I want to be the guy. I am the guy. I have the #1 on my bike for a reason, and we just haven’t been delivering. Not really me or the team – but us as a group. We came together and did some testing. It doesn’t really apply to tonight; Monday will be the telltale for us. But regardless, I knew this back half of the season was going to be good for me.”
Two-time series king Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR/Rocket Doctor Harley-Davidson XG750R) looked to be a match (or nearly so) for Daniels heading into the contest. However, an early challenge from Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650) forced him to focus behind rather than ahead, allowing Daniels to pull off his escape.
Bauman freed himself from Gauthier’s grasp in relatively short order. But even when fully focused on the task, he was unable to do anything about Daniels’ gap other than watch it grow.
Gauthier, meanwhile, remained in third to the end, handing Royal Enfield its second-ever premier-class podium, adding to the one he claimed for the marque at the Orange County Half-Mile back in 2024.
Fourth was taken by former points leader Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R). He actually posted the fastest time in qualifying but struggled to find the necessary space to overtake in both his heat and the Main.
While he hounded Gauthier for a spell, the chance to fight his way to a top-three finish evaporated when he suffered a near fall that required a borderline miraculous save just prior to halfway.
Despite remaining upright, Kopp lost several seconds in the aftermath but had built up enough padding on fifth to not lose his position.
Fifth through tenth were jammed up tight deep into the contest, only breaking apart once Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Henry Wiles (No. 911 DL Racing/HYMMCO Yamaha MT-07) forced their way through on Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) in rapid succession.
Bender would then fight off Wiles to claim the final spot in the top five. Behind, Lowe refused to allow anyone else through, while Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke), Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 Bubba Boswell/Smokey Mountain Harley-Davidson XG750R), and Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07) rounded out the top ten.
While their ordering has been altered, the title fight is still a tense three-rider affair at the top. Daniels now leads with 226 points, while Kopp (220) and Bauman (214) remain close enough to pounce as early as Monday night’s Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track.
KICKER AFT Singles
Evan Kelleher (No. 31 Schaeffer’s Motorsports KTM 450 SX-F) scored a breakthrough victory in a drama-soaked KICKER AFT Singles Main Event.
While Kelleher leapt out to the lead on the opening lap, there would be a litany of happenings before he could take the checkered flag back from that position.
Initially it appeared he would just prove a temporary obstacle for AFT Singles title fighters Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) and Chase Saathoff (No. 88 1st Impressions Race Team Husqvarna FC450).
The championship contenders worked their way past Kelleher on successive laps and then opened up a gap on third – a gap which they used to further their long-running feud. Saathoff, who was hunting his first win of ‘26, closed in on Drane and attempted an ambitious strike with a minute-and-a-half remaining.
Saathoff collided with Drane while angling for an inside move in the tight transition to the pavement section. The two went down locked together, adding yet another chapter to their high-profile rivalry (after crashing together earlier in the day as well).
Kelleher sped past as Drane and Saathoff attempted to pick up their bikes but wasn’t in the clear just yet. He came under fire from an equally hungry Tarren Santero (No. 75 Roof Systems/Texas Utility Studies/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R), who also hoped to seize upon this golden opportunity to claim a maiden Progressive AFT victory.
Despite a number of heart-stopping moments, Kelleher ultimately held strong by 0.529 seconds.
The result was not just the Schaeffer’s Motorsports runner’s first-career win, it was also his first series podium full stop.
He said, “I’ve worked a long time for this. It’s relieving more than anything. All the hard work, the money, the travel, so much sacrifice my family did for me. You start to wonder if it’s all worth it… And it’s worth it.”
Third went to Bradon Pfanders (No. 83 Memphis Shades/Corbin Seats Yamaha YZ450F), who blitzed his way to the box despite being forced to do so from the back of the grid. Pfanders showcased the pace to contend for the win all day, but a heat race run-in with Trevor Brunner (No. 21 JMC Motorsports/Fairway GMC KTM 450 SX-F) forced both into the LCQ.
Brunner made out nearly as well, finishing fifth with Walker Porter (No. 10 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) splitting them up in fourth.
Jared Lowe (No. 63 Big R Racing/Vinson Construction Honda CRF450R) and Kage Tadman (No. 28 American Honda/Mission Foods CRF450R) came home sixth and seventh.
Next Up
Progressive AFT isn’t done at the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just yet. The world’s top motorcycle dirt trackers will be back in action on Monday night for the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track.
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FOX Sports coverage of the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, featuring in-depth features and thrilling onboard cameras, will premiere on FS1 on Saturday, August 22, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT), with the Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Short Track set to air the following day, Sunday, August 23, at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT). The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres can be found at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.
MotoGP Race Start at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his SuperFile Trackhouse Aprilia RS-GP26 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 20-lap race by 2.538 seconds.
Jorge Martin was the runner-up on his Aprilia Racing RS-GP26 and his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi placed third.
Alex Marquez crossed the finish line fourth on his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
Pedro Acosta took fifth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.
Jorge Martin leads the championship with 240 points, 31 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi who has 209 points. Ai Ogura is third with 203 points.
Flawless Fernandez flies to victory at Silverstone. The 12th different winner in the last 12 British Grands Prix, the Spaniard led from start to finish for a mighty first Grand Prix win of the season.
Lights to flag and not looking back, a dominant display from Raul Fernandez (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) saw the #25 bag a second Grand Prix victory and a first of 2026 at Silverstone. Grabbing the lead from Turn 1 and leading unchallenged, the Spaniard made up for his Saturday blunder with victory ahead of Aprilia Racing dup Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, the #89 extending his Championship lead over Bezzecchi in the standings.
LIGHTS OUT: Fernandez flawless from the start
Out the traps, a perfect start from Fernandez from P2 to snatch the holeshot ahead of Bezzecchi whilst polesitter Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team) started battling through Turns 1 and 2. Needing no second invitation, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) pounced up to third on the exit of Turn 4. Martin soon retaliated but at the front, Fernandez bolted and by Lap 3, set a new race lap record and pulled out a gap of 2s.
CRASHERS: battles behind and riders fall
Elsewhere, Ogura had been beaten up and dropped to P7, paying the price for his early battles. Moving up the order, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) got up to fifth ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and now had his brother in his sights. Across Laps 6 and 7, a flurry of incidents as Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) fell at Turn 17, Iker Lecuona (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) crashed at Turn 12 and Cal Crutchlow (CASTROL Honda LCR) tumbled at Turn 6. On Lap 8, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) also fell at Turn 7, the same place as last year.
OGURA OUT: P2 in the standings goes begging
On Lap 9, plenty of talking points as Martin got ahead of teammate Bezzecchi whereas Alex Marquez moved up to third. Behind, disaster for Ogura as the Japanese star fell at Turn 16, his Grand Prix ending in the gravel. Then, in contrary to his progress, a Turn 1 mistake from Alex Marquez left the #73 dropping down to fifth place. He got back up to fourth, re-passing Acosta but behind, Marc Marquez was still in contention.
CLOSING STAGES: Di Giannantonio’s late charge as Marc Marquez drops back
Out front as the final five laps honed into view, Fernandez was in a class of his own; over four seconds ahead of the opposition, lead by Martin and then Bezzecchi. With four to go, the gap between Fernandez and Martin was down to 3.4s and a lap later 3.1s but with three to go, it wasn’t looking likely. At Turn 3 on Lap 18, old sparring partners Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Marc Marquez renewed their rivalry with the Italian getting the better of the reigning World Champion and now setting off after Acosta.
CHEQUERED FLAG! Fernandez the 12th different Silverstone winner in a row
Nobody was catching Fernandez though, who was outstanding to take a first Grand Prix victory of the season and became the 12th different winner at Silverstone in the last 12 British Grands Prix. With a gap 2.5s at the flag, he held off Championship leader Martin who now sports a 31-point lead over teammate Bezzecchi who clinched third. Alex Marquez was the first Ducati home behind an all-Aprilia podium in fourth, ahead of Acosta and Di Giannantonio.
Marc Marquez was forced to settle for P7 and is 40 points behind Martin the title race, whilst Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) who took his first back-to-back top tens of the year in eighth. Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) was top Honda in P9 with Diogo Moreira (Pro Honda LCR) completing the top ten.
STATE OF PLAY: 10 to go, Martin in command
The second half of the season has started and the Championship complexion takes another twist with Martin extending over his rivals, Ogura dropping big points with a first crash in race-trim of the season and Marc Marquez needing redemption at Aragon. Another memorable British GP done with three Aprilias in the top three of the Championship; 10 rounds to go, MotoGP remains as unpredictable as ever.
Manuel Gonzalez (18), Daniel Holgado (96) and Filip Salac (12) during the race at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Filip Salac won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Czech rider won the 17-lap race by 0.303 second.
Ivan Ortola was the runner-up on his QJMOTOR – Biolec – MSI Kalex.
Alex Escrig was a close third on his KLINT Racing Team Forward.
Daniel Holgado finished fourth on his CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team Kalex.
Izan Guevara took fifth on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 12th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.
Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 197.5 points, 42.5 ahead of Izan Guevara who has 155 points. Senna Agius is third with 136 points.
Salač wins Silverstone Moto2 stunner as Gonzalez makes costly error. It’s a debut victory for the Czech star in what was a spellbinding battle in Britain, with the championship leader celebrating a lap early having led over the line.
One of the greatest Moto2 races of all time was served on a plate to us at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Great Britain, and rising highest from the relentless battle for the very first time was Czechia’s Filip Salač (OnlyFans American Racing Team). A stunning, and in the end highly dramatic 17-lap thriller played out that saw World Championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) celebrate a lap early, then sustain damage to his bike, dropping the title race frontrunner from P1 to P14. Emerging from the drama in second place was Ivan Ortola (QJMOTOR – Biolec – MSI), and in third for his debut Moto2 podium was Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team) as the Spaniard profits from Daniel Holgado’s (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) last-lap highside save.
Podium picture, from left to right, with Ivan Ortola, Filip Salad and Alex Escrig at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
Off the line it was side-by-side for Lopez and polesitter Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2), with the #28 just keeping it early on before the duel reignited around the rest of the lap. It settled into Guevara leading Alonso Lopez (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) leading Ortola by Lap 2, but it stayed close – with Daniel Muñoz (Italtrans Racing Team) and Holgado leading the chase. Holgado was soon past to take up the mantle, though, the fastest of four fastest laps set by the top four by the end of Lap 2 and then into second by Lap 3. That shuffle gave Guevara some breathing room at the top.
After a troubled weekend to date, things didn’t get any simpler for David Alonso (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team). A Long Lap penalty was handed to the Colombian for causing a crash; seemingly that’s what saw Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) hit the deck on Lap 1.
Things weren’t much better for title-chasing Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) in the early laps too. The Australian was P19 at the start of Lap 8 after an off-camera mistake or incident, with Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) the latest rider to pick off Agius.
Right, Lap 9. And a move at the front. Holgado gobbled up a healthy slice of slipstream down the Hangar Straight and made a lovely move up the inside of Guevara stick at Stowe, with the top six now locked together at Silverstone with Gonzalez, Tony Arbolino (REDS Fantic Racing) and Salač now within touching distance of the podium places.
This was a ferocious fight at the front. With six to go, Arbolino led for the first time and within a couple of laps, Ortola went from P1 to P4 behind Holgado and Gonzalez. Guevara was now P5, Salač was still right in the hunt in P6, and then disaster struck for Arbolino. A fine ride ended with a front-end crash at the Vale chicane with just over four laps left, which left Holgado, Gonzalez, Ortola, and Salač fighting for P1. Guevara, just behind the Arbolino crash, ran wide to lose crucial ground – the polesitter was now 0.8s adrift of the top four, and then soon behind Alex Escrig (KLINT Racing Team).
With two laps to go, it was a four-way fight for the win. And for the first time in the race, Gonzalez led. But not for long. Holgado bit straight back on the championship leader and heading onto the last lap, huge – and rare – drama then unravelled.
Gonzalez, crossing the line in the lead, the #18 began celebrating a lap later! Unbelievable. And in thinking he’d taken a stunning victory, standing on the footpegs, Holgado had to take avoiding action, and in doing so clipped the exhaust pipe of Gonzalez, causing damage to the latter’s bike.
This meant Gonzalez was out of it and had to nurse his Triumph-Kalex home on the final lap, and after Holgado managed to gather up a huge rear-end moment on the exit of Luffield, which handed Escrig P3, it was Salač vs Ortola for the win.
Filip Salac on the podium at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MotoGP.
The Czech rider led and despite the best efforts of Ortola behind, the former defended and held his nerve brilliantly to clinch a debut Moto2 victory by 0.3s. Ortola’s P2 means he moves up to P4 in the standings, and a first rostrum did come the way of Escrig, who in the end was only 0.6s away from the win.
Holgado’s huge moment on the last lap saw the Spaniard bring it home in P4, with Guevara’s fifth ending up being a result that sees the rider second in the championship claw more points back on Gonzalez. Lopez was a very solid P6 on his return, Muñoz crossed the line in P7 ahead of Deniz Öncü (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), Barry Baltus (REDS Fantic Racing), and Sergio Garcia (ITALJET Gresini Moto2).
In the end, Gonzalez limped over the line in P14 behind Ayumu Sasaki (Momoven Idrofoglia RW Racing Team), Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Team), and Celestino Vietti (GT Trevisan SpeedRS Team). Two points are better than zero, but how costly could that error turn out to be the deeper we go into this championship?
What a Moto2 Grand Prix at Silverstone. Congratulations to Salač on his first win, who is now just eight points behind Alonso and the championship top six. The gap at the top? 42.5 points in Gonzalez’s favour, with Agius now 61 points back in P3 after his disappointing day.
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