Enea Bastianini capped off a brilliant weekend at Silverstone by winning the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix. Despite a stiff challenge from the Spanish rider, the Italian rider overtook Jorge Martin with two laps left to seal victory.
Enea Bastianini claimed his first win of the season at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin finished second and took the points lead from Francesco Bagnaia. The Italian rider showed great skill and determination to take his first win of the year, overtaking championship leader Jorge Martin with two laps remaining. After Martin finished second, he leapt to the top of the standings, replacing Francesco Bagnaia. The race started with dramatic tension from the outset. A chaotic first lap, with Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez colliding, disrupted the initial run and set the stage for a thrilling race. While Francisco Bagnaia maintained his early advantage, Jorge Martin’s tenacity and strategic moves allowed him to seize the lead.
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MotoGP British Grand Prix: 2024 Silverstone race results
However, Bastianini was a force to be reckoned with. Despite a tough start, he steadily climbed the field, showing impressive pace and racing skills. A crucial overtaking move on Aleix Espargaro put him in contention for the podium, and he then passed Bagnaia to pose a serious threat to Martin.
The final three laps were a thrilling climax. Martin looked to be in control of the race, but he made a crucial mistake, opening up the opportunity for Bastianini. The Italian driver focused, seized the opportunity, and pushed through to take a memorable victory. This result not only marked a personal milestone for Bastianini, but also injected new passion into the championship battle.
| Location | knight | team | time |
| 1 | Enea Bastianini | Ducati | 39m 51.879s |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | Pramak Ducati | +1.931 sec |
| 3 | Francesco Bagna | Ducati | +5.866 sec |
| 4 | Marc Marquez | Gresini Ducati | +6.906 seconds |
| 5 | Fabio Di Gianantonio | Ducati VR46 | +7.736 seconds |
| 6 | Alex Espargaro | Aprilia Racing | +9.514 seconds |
| 7 | Alex Marks | Gresini Ducati | +9.741 seconds |
| 8 | Marco Bezzecchi | Ducati VR46 | +14,016p |
| 9 | Pedro Acosta | Gas Technology 3 | +16.386 sec |
| 10 | Franco Morbidelli | Pramak Ducati | +23.609 sec |
| 11 | Fabio Quartararo | Yamaha | +24.202 sec |
| 12 | Jack Miller | KTM Korea | +25.767 seconds |
| Thirteen | Viñales the Maverick | Aprilia Racing | +26.751 seconds |
| 14 | John Zarco | LCR Honda | +26.953 seconds |
| 15 | Luca Marini | Honda | +31.507 sec |
| 16 | Nakagami Takaaki | LCR Honda | +37.278 seconds |
| 17 | Augusto Fernandez | Gas Technology 3 | +37.605 sec |
| 18 | Remy Gardner | Yamaha | +59.137 sec |
| 19 | Joan Mir | Honda | Unfinished tasks |
| 20 | Brad Binder | KTM Korea | Unfinished tasks |
| twenty one | Raul Fernandez | Aprilia Circuit | Unfinished tasks |
| twenty two | Miguel Oliveira | Aprilia Circuit | Unfinished tasks |
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Although Bagnaia ultimately finished third, he was eager to reclaim the title. Marc Márquez took advantage of the early chaos and settled into fourth place. The rivalry between these top riders is sure to bring more exciting battles and unexpected results as the MotoGP season progresses.
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