Overview
- The championship is tightly bunched with Jorge Martín leading on 208 points followed by Ai Ogura 194, Marc Márquez 190, Marco Bezzecchi 186 and Fabio Di Giannantonio 184, a 24‑point spread that makes the second half effectively a new contest.
- Marc Márquez has mounted a dramatic recovery after surgeries for a fractured fifth metatarsal and a shoulder issue, cut his holiday to train on a Ducati V2 and won multiple races to push himself back into title contention with bookmakers viewing him as a leading favourite.
- Marco Bezzecchi remains medically limited after clavicle surgery and must secure final clearance but surprised at Silverstone by topping pre‑qualifying and setting a new lap record, showing his recovery could be quicker than expected.
- Team form has shifted dramatically versus 2025 with Aprilia up roughly 509 points at this stage while Ducati is searching for aerodynamic solutions on fast circuits, a technical gap that could alter who scores big in the coming races.
- Silverstone is being treated as the championship’s turning point and the next decisive marker will be Aragón at the end of August as riders’ fitness, bike updates and the season’s heavy injury toll shape who can sustain a title run.