Aprilia Racing rider Aleix Espargaró #41 not only started the British Grand Prix at Silverstone from pole position, but in doing so raced the 329th GP of his career! That places the Kabuto helmet rider third all-time behind Valentino Rossi (432 races) and Andrea Dovizioso (346 races).
Aleix set a new lap record for the Silverstone circuit, but suffered excessive tyre wear during the race. The Spanish rider finished the British Grand Prix in 6th place and currently lies 9th in the World Championship.