Enea Bastianini Clinches Victory in Thrilling British Grand Prix

Enea Bastianini of Ducati claimed the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, beating new championship leader Jorge Martin and MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia. Though Bagnaia led initially, Martin overtook before a late mistake allowed Bastianini to win. Marc Marquez and Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro also showcased commendable performances.

Enea Bastianini of Ducati clinched the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, completing a weekend double. He triumphed over new world championship leader Jorge Martin and twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Bagnaia, who qualified second, initially led the race but was surpassed by Martin with eight laps remaining. Martin seemed poised for victory but made a critical error in the final moments, which Bastianini capitalized on after starting third.

Marc Marquez, six-time MotoGP champion, began in seventh and finished fourth, while Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro, who set a lap record in the qualifiers, ended sixth. Martin now leads the championship by three points, with Bagnaia and Bastianini in second and third.

(With inputs from agencies.)