With four different winners from the last four MotoGP races in 2025—and a staggering 10 different winners across the last 10 British Grands Prix—Silverstone is shaping up to continue the season’s theme of thrilling unpredictability.
Monday, 19 May 2025
The historic Silverstone circuit now hosts Round 7 of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship, and expectations are high after a dramatic French Grand Prix. Known for its high-speed battles and last-lap fireworks, the British round consistently delivers, and this year looks no different.
FOUR RACES, FOUR WINNERS: MotoGP’s Tight Title Fight
Championship leader Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) has been dominant in the Sprints, winning all of them so far in 2025. But that Saturday dominance hasn’t quite translated to Sundays, where errors and tricky weather have hampered his efforts. Despite those hiccups, two crashes for his brother and closest title rival Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) at Le Mans allowed Marc to rebuild a 22-point cushion in the standings. Silverstone hasn’t been kind to him in recent years—his last win there came in 2014—but it’s a track where he’ll be keen to strike back.
Francesco Bagnaia’s weekend in France was one to forget. The Ducati rider crashed out on Sunday through no fault of his own, and admitted post-race that unless he rediscovers his feel with the bike soon, his title hopes could slip away. He’s 51 points adrift of teammate Marc but has reason for hope: a win here in 2022 and back-to-back podiums since.
And then there’s Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), who stunned the paddock by ending France’s 71-year wait for a home MotoGP winner. At 34, the veteran rider showed remarkable resilience and pace—his win at Le Mans was one of the most emotional in recent memory. His form makes him one to watch again this weekend.
RISING TALENT: Quartararo, Acosta, and Aldeguer in the Spotlight
Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) has rediscovered his edge in qualifying, taking back-to-back poles, and was poised for a podium at Le Mans before crashing out. He won here in 2021 en route to his world title, and with Yamaha showing promise after a recent Misano test, expectations are rising.
Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had his strongest showing yet at Le Mans, just missing out on a podium that went instead to fellow rookie Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). Aldeguer’s P3 marked his first in the top class and confirmed his rapid adaptation. Both young guns look set for another showdown at Silverstone, where Aldeguer won the Moto2™ race in 2023.
VETERAN WINNERS: Past Masters Ready to Pounce
Silverstone has been a happy hunting ground for several riders. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who claimed his first-ever MotoGP win here, is in solid form this season and could surprise. Last year’s British GP winner, Enea Bastianini—now Viñales’ teammate—will hope to build on that success. And let’s not forget Alex Rins, whose 2019 win here featured a legendary final corner pass on Marc Marquez.
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), the top non-Ducati finisher here last year, aims to bounce back after a DNF at Le Mans. The South African is eyeing a return to the top ten.
APRILIA’S CONFIDENCE BOOST: Silverstone Memories Spur Hope
Aprilia arrives in the UK with momentum. Aleix Espargaro delivered their breakthrough British GP win in 2023, and with three bikes in the top ten at Le Mans, there’s optimism. Jorge Martin remains sidelined with injury, so Lorenzo Savadori steps in, while Marco Bezzecchi will shoulder the hopes for a strong result. Bezzecchi was on pole here in 2023 and nearly won.
Trackhouse riders Raul Fernandez and rookie Ai Ogura are also looking sharp. Fernandez is chasing consecutive top ten finishes, and Ogura—on pole here in Moto2 last year—is targeting a third straight top ten.
REBOUNDERS: Eyes on a Comeback in Round 7
It was a tough French GP for Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Morbidelli’s past form at Silverstone—P5 in 2019 and a top ten last year—suggests he could mount a rebound. Di Giannantonio trails him by just 11 points and was fifth at this circuit in 2024.
Elsewhere, Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) both had promising but crash-marred outings at Le Mans. Miller had podium pace, while Oliveira excelled in difficult conditions before falling. Both have strong past results here, including Miller’s 2022 podium.
Honda’s Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) is the only rider to score points in every round so far and will aim to extend that run. Teammate Joan Mir will undergo a fitness check after his Le Mans crash, while IDEMITSU Honda LCR’s Somkiat Chantra also needs medical clearance following recent arm-pump surgery.
Another wildcard to watch? Aleix Espargaro, the 2023 winner, returns on a factory Honda as part of their development program. It comes on the heels of Takaaki Nakagami’s impressive P6 wildcard performance in France.
Silverstone is a track where bravery, precision, and endurance come to the fore. Will we witness a fifth different winner this season? A turning point in the title chase? Or yet another chapter in MotoGP’s unpredictable saga? Don’t miss it—lights out is 13:00 local time (UTC+1) this Sunday.
Moto2™: Dixon Eyes Back-to-Back Wins at Home
Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) has taken command of the Moto2™ standings after a string of impressive races. With a 16-point lead heading to Silverstone, he faces a new type of challenge at one of the fastest and most flowing tracks on the calendar.
Home hero Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) triumphed here in 2024 in a thrilling late-race battle with Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego). Those two remain Gonzalez’s closest rivals. Canet’s third place in France marked his third podium this season, while Dixon’s fifth saw him finish as the top Boscoscuro rider. Both need a strong result in the UK to reel Gonzalez back in.
Fantic’s Barry Baltus has quietly put together a consistent run, with two straight runner-up finishes putting him within four points of Dixon. Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) is also in the mix after a trio of top fives, including P4 at Le Mans.
Last year’s podium finisher Celestino Vietti (Folladore SpeedRS Team) returns to a venue that suits him, hoping to climb the standings from his current sixth place.
All eyes will be on Dixon to see if he can repeat his dream win in front of the home fans.
Moto3™: Rueda Extends Lead With Gritty Le Mans Win
Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) didn’t look set to win at Le Mans, but a dramatic final corner gave him his fourth victory of 2025. A DNF for title rival Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) means Rueda now leads by 29 points heading to Silverstone.
The win was helped by a collision between David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) and Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA), who ran wide on the penultimate corner while fighting for the lead. Kelso still grabbed second—his best result of the year and third podium overall—while Muñoz took his first rostrum finish of the season.
Behind the KTM trio, Honda’s Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) and Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) are both hoping to return to podium contention after top-eight finishes in France.
Rookie Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) earned his best result since Thailand with a fourth-place finish and will look to keep that momentum going. Fellow newcomer Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Team), who impressed with pole and seventh at Le Mans, will also be under the spotlight.
As for British hopes, Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) has been a consistent points scorer and will target a top ten at home. Eddie O’Shea (GRYD – MLav Racing) and his team are aiming to break into the points in front of the local crowd.
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