Silverstone hosts the MotoGP British Grand Prix on Sunday, August 9, with the basic race starting at 14:00 Spanish peninsular time. The event, running from 7 to 9 August, is the 13th round of the 2026 championship. Silverstone’s circuit measures 5.900 kilometres, information from the circuit specification listed in El País’s MotoGP calendar. Jorge Martín arrives as the standings leader after a strong Sprint, while Marc Márquez looks to recover from Saturday’s setbacks.
Martín, buoyed by his Sprint performance, has extended his lead in the overall standings. The Madrid-born rider maintained a strong pace through the short race despite noticeable wear on his rear tyre. With aerodynamic updates to his bike, he aims to cap a successful weekend by taking the top step of the podium in the basic event.
Márquez, meanwhile, is looking to turn his weekend around. After finishing ninth in the Sprint and scoring one point, he hopes to address the issues that affected his performance. A sudden loss of grip from his soft rear tyre pushed him down the order. He hopes a switch to a medium compound will bring more consistent pace and a chance to challenge near the front, having started from the second row.
The race-day schedule at Silverstone is: MotoGP Warm Up at 10:40, the Moto2 race (17 laps) at 12:15, the MotoGP basic race (20 laps) at 14:00, and the Moto3 race (15 laps) at 15:30. All times are local to mainland Spain.
Fans in Spain can watch the British Grand Prix live on DAZN, on television or online through the platform’s app and integrated pay-TV operators. DAZN lists the MotoGP race at 14:00 and carries MotoGP races in Spain through its streaming service.
MARCA.com will also provide updates and transfer coverage on its website, with broadcasts on Radio MARCA.
Silverstone is one of the longest-established venues on the MotoGP calendar, with a fast layout and weather that can change the demands of race day. The British Grand Prix falls at a impressive mid-season stage: as the 13th round, it gives Martín an chance to strengthen his position and Márquez a chance to close the gap. The 2026 event runs from August 7 to 9, with Sunday’s race scheduled for 14:00 in Spain.
