2019

Fabio Quartararo has offered his view on the dramatic first corner accident that ended his and Andrea Dovizioso’s chances of a successful British Grand Prix, stating his reaction to Alex Rins’ slide just ahead was the cause.

Cal Crutchlow made amends for his ninth on the grid qualifying by gaining three places on the opening lap of his home British MotoGP, aided by the big accident at turn one.

Marc Marquez concedes he’s angry to lose a second consecutive race at the final corner but accepts these defeats have boosted his MotoGP world title chances as he takes control with a 78-point lead in the standings.

Maverick Vinales took his first MotoGP podium since the summer break, and reclaimed fifth in the world championship from Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi, with a lonely ride to third place at Silverstone.

Pastor Maldonado has quit Jota’s LMP2 line-up in the week leading up to the new FIA World Endurance Championship season.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel believes regular talks with the drivers has been a “very positive aspect” of Formula 1’s planning for the 2021 regulations, saying he feels listened to when putting forward ideas.

Mercedes needed to “sort out our problems” over the summer break if it wishes to be competitive when Formula 1 returns this weekend in Belgium, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Tony Kanaan easily was the second happiest man in St. Louis after netting his first podium in nearly two and a half seasons in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500.

Jorge Lorenzo says finishing in 14 th place and under one minute behind the leaders came as a shock result at the British MotoGP on his injury comeback for Repsol Honda.

Close to falling at the very first corner of the British MotoGP, Alex Rins went on to snatch a dream victory from reigning world champion Marc Marquez at the last corner of the Silverstone race.

Full day two test results for the in-season test at Portimao for the 2019 World Superbike championship. Takumi Takahashi fills in for Leon Camier who remains out due to injury at Moriwaki Althea Honda. 

Valentino Rossi has been left bemused by the lack of rear tyre grip he felt during the British MotoGP race compared to his practice pace as he missed out on the podium to Monster Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales.

Miguel Oliveira was surprised and disappointed to be taken out by fellow KTM rider Johann Zarco during the British MotoGP. The Frenchman launched an ambitious inside lunge to try and snatch twelfth from the Tech3 rookie into the slow 'Loop' left-hander, on lap 9 of 20.

Johann Zarco feels his clash with Miguel Oliveira during the British MotoGP was a racing incident but accepts his three-place grid drop for the next round at Misano.

Augusto Fernandez returned to winning ways in a hotly contested Moto2 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Race results from the 2019 British Moto2 Grand Prix at Silverstone, round 12 of 19.

Andrea Dovizioso has been taken to hospital following his heavy collision with Fabio Quartararo on the opening lap of the British MotoGP for “further checks due to a severe blow to the head”.

Rins wins the British MotoGP at Silverstone by 0.013s after a thrilling last-turn pass on Marquez.

Full British MotoGP race results at Silverstone

Silverstone: MotoGP Championship standings Pos   Rider Nat Team Points Diff. 1

Marcos Ramirez showed he was a Sunday man as he rose to the occasion by powering past the opposition to win the Moto3 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Race results from the 2019 British Moto3 Grand Prix at Silverstone, round 12 of 19.

Quartararo edges out Marquez to lead a sunny morning warm-up for the British MotoGP at Silverstone.

Full British MotoGP warm-up results at Silverstone