Andrea Dovizioso victorious at Silverstone

ByPA Sport

Published 27/08/2017 at 15:51 GMT

Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso won the British MotoGP race at Silverstone and claimed back the lead in the championship standings as nearest rival Marc Marquez failed to finish the race because of a mechanical problem.

Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso won the British MotoGP

Image credit: PA Sport

The Italian rode a patient race and took over from long-time leader Valentino Rossi near the end of the 20-lap event and was able to hold off Rossi's Movistar Yamaha team-mate Maverick Vinales to take the win at the Northamptonshire circuit.

Rossi had led for most of the race but was coming under pressure from Vinales, Dovizioso and Marquez when the latter's Repsol Honda broke down in the closing stages.

The victory and Marquez's problems meant the Spaniard handed over the lead in the standings to Dovizioso, who new leads by nine points.

Pirelli Catalunya Round

Bautista and Bulega complete Ducati one-two in Race 2 in Catalunya

00:03:00

24/03/2024 at 22:47

British rider Carl Crutchlow had been in contention throughout the race after qualifying on the front row on the LCR Honda but he was unable to challenge for a podium spot on the final lap and had to settle for fourth in front of his home fans.

Pirelli Catalunya Round

‘Can he do a Rossi?’ - Razgatlioglu pulls off last-corner overtake to complete Catalunya double

00:02:07

24/03/2024 at 12:43

Pirelli Catalunya Round

'Everyone working hard' - Razgatlıoglu talks race strategy in Superbike World Championship

00:09:48

23/03/2024 at 17:18

Pirelli Catalunya Round

Razgatlioglu secures 40th career win in Race 1 of Pirelli Catalunya Round

00:02:26

23/03/2024 at 14:03

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me