WATCH: Throwback to last corner win of Alex Rins over Marc Marquez in 2019 British MotoGP

The 2019 British MotoGP at Silverstone will forever be remembered as a race that defied expectations and showcased the very essence of competitive spirit. With a photo finish that could be etched into the annals of motorsport history, Suzuki’s Alex Rins achieved a remarkable victory by a razor-thin margin of just 0.013 seconds over Marc Marquez of Honda.

As the 2019 season progressed, Marquez appeared invincible, dominating the grid with his consistent performances. However, Silverstone’s latest iteration of the MotoGP track, with its freshly resurfaced surface, posed a unique challenge.

The new asphalt was expected to offer an advantage to Marquez, who had previously struggled with the circuit’s notorious bumps. His prediction proved accurate during qualifying, as he set an all-time lap record, securing pole position with a time 0.428 seconds faster than his nearest competitor, Valentino Rossi of Yamaha. Marquez’s impressive display on Saturday set the stage for what promised to be an exhilarating race on Sunday.

A mistake helped Rins!

The race itself was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment the lights went out, Marquez seized the lead, with Rins in close pursuit. The pair engaged in a relentless battle, trading places and pushing their machines to the limit.

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A battle for the ages, unreal overtakes and a very close finish ⚔️🔥🤯



No doubts this magnificent victory at Silverstone in 2019 is one of @Rins42's favourites! 🥇#BritishGP 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/AKstD3sysZ

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) July 30, 2024

The suspense reached its peak in the final laps, where Rins’s audacious strategy came to the forefront. A mistaken belief that the race was ending a lap earlier led Rins to make a premature overtaking attempt, only to regroup and launch a decisive charge in the final corner. Despite Marc Marquez's best efforts to anticipate and counter the move, Rins emerged victorious in a dramatic and unforgettable finish.

Completing the podium was Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales, who secured third place amidst the thrilling finale. This race marked the second consecutive event where Marquez, previously considered unstoppable, was narrowly edged out in the dying moments.