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2026 MotoGP title battle tightens, Silverstone secured

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The 2026 MotoGP championship ~~entered~~ remains highly competitive as the season enters its second ~~half with only 24 points separating~~ half. Following 11 rounds, the top five ~~after 11 rounds – the narrowest margin in the modern era.~~ riders are separated by just 24 points, with Aprilia’s Jorge Martín ~~leads with 208 points, followed by~~ leading (208) ahead of Ai Ogura (194), Marc Márquez (190), Marco Bezzecchi ~~(186)~~ (186), and Fabio Di Giannantonio (184). Following the summer break, the season resumed at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. ~~Amidst the racing, MotoGP and Silverstone confirmed a contract extension ensuring the British Grand Prix remains at the circuit through the 2027–2028 seasons.~~ Aprilia Racing achieved a historic milestone ~~at Silverstone,~~ by sweeping the podium in both the Sprint and the main ~~race. This dominance was attributed to aerodynamic advantages effective in high-speed corners.~~ race, with Raúl Fernández ~~secured~~ securing the race ~~victory, while Jorge Martín finished second to maintain his championship lead.~~ victory. While ~~the Aprilia sweep~~ this dominance was ~~unexpected,~~ attributed to aerodynamic advantages, Ducati ~~rider Alex Márquez noted that~~ expert Davide Tardozzi predicts the ~~performance gap~~ championship battle between ~~the two manufacturers is narrowing.~~ Ducati and Aprilia will continue to oscillate depending on circuit characteristics. Aprilia has found success at Le Mans, Mugello, and Silverstone, while Ducati has performed strongly at Jerez, Catalunya, Balaton Park, Brno, and Sachsenring. In contrast, ~~the weekend was difficult for~~ Marc ~~Márquez, who~~ Márquez faced a difficult weekend at Silverstone. After experiencing extreme tire degradation during the Sprint, which saw him finish ninth, he finished seventh in the main ~~race, citing physical limitations regarding his right arm. Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna previously noted~~ race. This performance, earning only ten of the ~~factory team was ‘never truly in~~ possible 37 points available, increased the ~~fight,’ though satellite performance helped mitigate struggles. Technical disparities also affected Yamaha, with Fabio Quartararo recording speeds significantly slower than leaders.~~ gap between Márquez and leader Jorge Martín to 40 points. Off-track, Fabio Quartararo announced his move from Yamaha to Honda for 2027. The sport also faces an over-booking issue as a surge of young talent has ~~filled most available seats, leaving~~ left former Moto2 champion Manu González without a ride.

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