Jorge Martin Claims Pole Position at Silverstone MotoGP with Record Lap

Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing has made headlines by claiming pole position at the Silverstone MotoGP, setting a new lap record of 1'56.160. The qualifying session was filled with drama as top riders battled for positions, with Martin edging out Raul Fernandez by just 0.021 seconds. The front row features an all-Aprilia lineup, showcasing the team's dominance. As the championship contenders lined up, the excitement builds for the race ahead. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the qualifying results and grid positions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 8, 2026, 21:06 IST

Martin's Impressive Performance

Jorge Martin from Aprilia Racing has made a strong comeback after the summer break, securing the first pole position of the second half of the season. He set a new lap record of 1'56.160, narrowly beating Raul Fernandez by just 0.021 seconds at the Silverstone Circuit during the United Kingdom MotoGP, as reported by MotoGP/Eurosport.

Front Row Lineup

The SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team showcased both of its riders on the front row, with Ai Ogura taking the third spot alongside his teammate. The top six riders in the Championship also filled the top six grid positions, with Fabio Di Giannantonio from Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team in fourth, Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia Racing in fifth, and Marc Marquez from Ducati Lenovo Team in sixth.

Intense Q1 Qualifying

The qualifying session at Silverstone was filled with excitement, featuring four previous winners: Fabio Quartararo, Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini, and Alex Rins, all competing in Q1 for a chance to advance. Franco Morbidelli initially led the session, followed by Diogo Moreira in second place. However, Iker Lecuona made a strong final lap to secure a top-two finish. Quartararo pushed hard but fell short of Q2 by just 0.050 seconds, finishing 13th, while Moreira ended up 14th.

Martin's Last-Minute Victory in Q2

In Q2, the leaderboard saw several shifts. Marco Bezzecchi briefly held the top position until Raul Fernandez set a new lap record of 1:56.181. Ai Ogura climbed to second place, and Fabio Di Giannantonio moved to third. Ultimately, Jorge Martin delivered a stunning final lap of 1:56.160, clinching pole position and edging out Fernandez by a mere 0.021 seconds, completing an all-Aprilia front row.

Final Grid Overview

Bezzecchi secured fifth place, with Di Giannantonio being the only rider to disrupt Aprilia's dominance in the top six. Alex Marquez will start in seventh, followed by Morbidelli and Pedro Acosta. Iker Lecuona impressed with a tenth-place finish, while Jack Miller was the highest-placed Yamaha rider in 11th. Joan Mir qualified 12th.

Francesco Bagnaia faced challenges during the session, starting in 16th, while Rins will begin in 17th, Brad Binder in 18th, and Bastianini in 19th. Local favorite Cal Crutchlow will start in 20th, just 0.020 seconds behind Bastianini.

Pol Espargaro, Toprak Razgatlioglu, and wildcard rider Augusto Fernandez rounded out the remaining grid positions.