Marco Bezzecchi came out blazing in the British Grand Prix and took advantage of his competitor’s mistakes to secure his first win of the season. Bezzecchi started the race from P11 which is a testament to the ride he put together in today’s race. “It’s an incredible feeling – difficult to describe. Last season was complicated, so I had decided to undertake this new adventure and Aprilia has always believed in me. I couldn’t dream of a better first win with Aprilia. The team is working extremely well, as is the staff in Noale, and I am extremely happy and grateful to all of them. We must never stop working. It won’t be easy, but we have never given up and we have never stopped believing.”
Alex Marquez who won the sprint race crashed out of the grand prix in the first corner ended his chance at a double win for the weekend. He was able to recover to P5 by the end of the race. The battle then started at the front with Fabio Quartararo, Francesco Bagnaia and Johan Zarco. However, Quartararo ran into misfortune after his bike suffered from a technical failure that results in a DNF despite building a 5 second lead at the front.
Quartararo Gutted After Mechanical Failure From Lead
Quartararo was visibly gutted due to the DNF. He said, “It was an amazing race for us, but unfortunately we had a technical issue with the rear-height device. I think this was ‘our race’. Everything was good. I knew where to push, I knew where to exaggerate a bit more on braking considering the wind. Everything was under control until that lap. I think we can be happy with what we did today. The bike was the best it’s been in a while, by far. I was riding very smoothly, and I felt we were going super fast. So, there will be more opportunities, hopefully. I feel that we have made a step. Not enough yet, but we are getting stronger and stronger. I have made a great race. I won’t say it was the best of my career, but maybe of the last 3-4 years. Of course, I’m really disappointed, but I think we have to keep our head up.”
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Fabio Quartararo of France riding the Monster Energy Yamaha (20) retires from the British Grand Prix due to a technical issue at Silverstone Circuit on May 25, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Gold & Goose Photography/LAT Images)Pressure on Jorge Martin After Bezzecchi Win
Last year’s champion Jorge Martin has had a season of misfortune thus far in 2025. Aside form his injuries Martin has never seemed to find a harmony with his Aprilia. Additionally, there are rumors spiraling that Aprilia are ready to move on. No official decision has been made, but without Martin on the track Aprilia is losing valuable points in the manufacturers championship. Additionally any run for the title in 2025 is no longer on the table for Jorge Martin. Now that his teammate has won a race the pressure to perform has grown. There is a big portion of the season left and anything can happen.