Marc Marquez
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Honda rider Marc Marquez comes into the 2014 British MotoGP Grand Prix as the favourite to win the race at Silverstone.

Defending champion failed to finish on top for the first time during the Czech Republic Grand Prix.

Where to Watch Live

The first practice session of the Czech Republic Grand Prix, which takes place at the Brno Circuit, starts at 8:30am BST, with BT Sport 2 and BT Sports 2 HD providing live coverage in the UK.

Live coverage of the second practice session starts at 12pm BST. Real-time internet updates are available on MotoGP's official website.

Track Facts

  • Circuit Name: Silverstone
  • First MotoGP Race: 1948
  • Circuit Length: 5.900 km
  • Number of Laps: 20
  • Race Distance: 118.0 km
  • Most Wins: Valentino Rossi (7)
  • 2013 Winner: Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)
  • 2013 Pole: Marc Marquez (Honda)

Rider's Championship Review

Despite failing to win the previous race during the Czech Republic Grand Prix, Marquez still heads the table with 263 points after 11 races. His Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa is in second place, trailing his compatriot by 77 points.

Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi is in third place with 173 points. Meanwhile, the Italian rider's teammate and last season's winner at Silverstone Jorge Lorenzo is 126 points behind the championship leader in fourth place.