WATCH: Enea Bastianini wins his maiden MotoGP Sprint race in British Grand Prix

In a thrilling 2024 British MotoGP Sprint race at Silverstone, Enea Bastianini claimed victory in a race filled with drama and significant title implications. Bastianini's win came after his Ducati teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, suffered a devastating crash, all but erasing his lead in the championship standings.

Here is the video:

BEAST MODE 😈@Bestia23 finally has himself a #TissotSprint gold medal! 🥇#BritishGP 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/BxA9kpV2xR

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) August 3, 2024

The race began with Aleix Espargaro, who started from the pole, immediately coming under pressure from the Ducati riders. Jorge Martin seized the lead in the opening corners, followed closely by Espargaro, Bastianini, and Bagnaia. 

However, disaster struck Bagnaia when he lost control on the fourth lap, crashing out of the race just moments after setting the fastest lap. This marked his fourth Sprint DNF of the season, significantly impacting his championship hopes.

Two devastating crashes shocked Silverstone!

With Bagnaia out, the fight for victory became a three-way battle between Jorge Martin, Bastianini, and Espargaro. Bastianini managed to edge out Martin, securing his first win since the 2023 Sepang race. Martin’s second-place finish now puts him just one point behind Bagnaia in the championship, intensifying the competition as they head into Sunday’s grand prix.

Espargaro completed the podium for Aprilia, having fought hard to stay in contention against the leading Ducatis. Marc Marquez, who had been promoted to fourth after Bagnaia’s crash, also failed to finish, crashing out at the final chicane on the penultimate lap. Marquez had earlier taken advantage of a collision between Pedro Acosta and Brad Binder, which saw the KTM riders lose their winglets in the melee.

The race also saw an early incident involving Franco Morbidelli, who lost control of his Pramac Ducati at Turn 1, taking down fellow VR46 Academy rider Marco Bezzecchi. The crash led to Bezzecchi being stretchered off the track, while Morbidelli was slow to get back on his feet. The incident is under investigation, adding further tension to an already dramatic race weekend.

Here is the final standings: