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Bezzecchi breaks Silverstone record
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Bezzecchi breaks Silverstone record

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Marco Bezzecchi set a new Silverstone lap record during MotoGP Britain pre-qualifying, lapping nearly a second faster than the previous best.
  • The Italian rider achieved a time of 1 minute 56.280 seconds, surpassing Fabio Quartararo's 2025 record.
  • Bezzecchi, returning from a collarbone fracture, leads the session ahead of Raul Fernandez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, with championship leader Jorge Martin also competing.

Marco Bezzecchi has made a remarkable return to racing, shattering the Silverstone circuit record during MotoGP Britain's pre-qualifying session. The Aprilia rider, competing just weeks after fracturing his collarbone, posted a blistering time of 1 minute 56.280 seconds. This performance was nearly a full second faster than the previous record held by Fabio Quartararo, who set a 1:57.233s in 2025.

Despite his recent injury sustained at the German MotoGP, Bezzecchi demonstrated exceptional form. He finished the session as the fastest rider, with Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse Aprilia securing second place, just 0.335 seconds behind. Fabio Di Giannantonio followed in third.

The MotoGP Britain race, scheduled for tomorrow, marks the 12th round of the current season's 22-race calendar. The championship battle is intensifying, with Jorge Martin currently leading the standings with 208 points. However, several key rivals have the opportunity to challenge his lead this weekend, adding further excitement to the upcoming race.

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