'Great for his confidence' - Alex Marquez fends off Marco Bezzecchi to notch first MotoGP victory in Silverstone Sprint

Alex Marquez claimed his first MotoGP victory by winning the Sprint race at Silverstone on Saturday in the British Grand Prix. The Gresini rider edged out Marco Bezzecchi to claim the win, with Maverick Vinales in third. It was a day to forget for Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, who finished down in 14th. The Grand Prix race takes place on Sunday.