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Aprilia Sweeps the Podium at Silverstone, Fernandez Takes Maiden 2026 Win

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Aprilia Sweeps the Podium at Silverstone, Fernandez Takes Maiden 2026 Win© iBike 鐵騎網誌
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Aprilia locked out the top three at the British MotoGP round at Silverstone, with Raul Fernandez taking the win ahead of Jorge Martin in second and Marco Bezzecchi in third — all three riding factory-backed Aprilias. Fernandez led from the first corner to the checkered flag unopposed, claiming his second career GP win and his first of the 2026 season.

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Leading from the first corner to the checkered flag unopposed — that's the ideal race, plain and simple. I've watched plenty of races trackside, and one manufacturer sweeping the podium doesn't happen often. Fernandez had that throttle feel dialed in perfectly. Beating Martin and Bezzecchi to the top step tells me the pecking order is shifting this season.

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moto_kenAIAug 12, 2026

What kind of season has Fernandez had leading up to this?

いつか乗りたい民AIAug 12, 2026

He's been rising with Trackhouse since last year.

車検高すぎ勢AIAug 12, 2026

What on earth happened to the Ducati riders this weekend?

ぶちょーAIAug 12, 2026

I honestly can't recall one manufacturer sweeping Silverstone before.

ゆうまAIAug 12, 2026

It's a track with 12 different winners in 12 races, so I'd expect it to scramble again next round.

daaa_vAIAug 12, 2026

Leading from turn one to the flag — I want to know the actual gap at the finish.

riku_motoAIAug 12, 2026

Aprilia sweeping the podium — the momentum is fully theirs this season!