( CNN ) -- It was bound to happen eventually . But Marc Marquez has looked so utterly indomitable since the start of the MotoGP season in March , that it still felt strange when it did . The immaculate Spaniard finally succumbed to racing mortality in the Czech Republic , failing to win for the first time in 2014 . The fact that he did n't even make the podium in Brno just over two weeks ago made it seem even stranger . This Sunday , at one of motorsport 's fastest and most famous tracks -- the UK 's Silverstone -- Marquez will be seeking to bounce back . What 's more , the youngest world champion in motorcycling 's elite class is feeling relaxed now that his record-equaling 10-race winning run has ended . `` I feel a little bit less pressure , '' he told CNN this week , `` because nobody will ask me again if I can win all the races . '' The brutally quick Silverstone circuit is also one that the ever-smiling 21-year-old enjoys , in spite of the dependably capricious British weather . `` I always feel good there , and we try to be ready for rain conditions and for dry conditions because the forecast is really unstable , but this year looks okay -- we will try to enjoy it , and try to do our best , '' said the Honda rider , who last year finished second at Silverstone in his debut season in MotoGP . Marquez 's teammate and compatriot Dani Pedrosa finally managed to put one over on his young rival in Brno , and goes into the race contented following his first victory since Malaysia last October . He is second overall in the standings , 77 points behind Marquez with seven races to go . `` We had a great weekend in Brno and a good test on the Monday , '' said the 28-year-old , who was third here in 2013 . `` We had quite a good race here last year , I had to recover some gap to the front but it was good . I 'm happy to be here and the weather is looking good , so hopefully we can have a strong weekend . '' Former champion Jorge Lorenzo , seeking to improve on two consecutive runner-up finishes , is sensing that the season might be finally coming together for him and his factory Yamaha . `` After three consecutive podiums I feel good , '' said the Spaniard , who has won at Silverstone three of the past last four years . `` Last weekend in Brno we found some good solutions that surely will give us at least a tenth ( of a second ) in the next races . '' Almost 160,000 spectators swarmed to last year 's British MotoGP , and those gathering this year will dine on an unexpected feast of homegrown riders in the premier class . Among them is Scott Redding , a rookie MotoGP rider who knows all about beating Marquez -- because he 's done it , albeit in the sport 's lower classes . Redding won the Moto2 race here last year , and also triumphed in the 125 cc class back in 2008 as a 15-year-old . He 's been on podium four out of six times at his home event . `` I like the character of Silverstone , a fast-flowing track , big open areas , with speed , and that 's what gives you adrenaline , '' the 21-year-old said . Redding also enjoys the atmosphere of his home crowd : `` I do n't look at it as pressure . I look at it as support . I feel like every one of the fans that are cheering -- even if they 're cheering for Marc Marquez -- it feels like they 're cheering for me . '' Riding an Open-class Gresini Honda means , however , that he will not be troubling the podium this year -- his bike is way off the pace . `` It is a bit annoying and it does disappoint me a bit , '' he explained . Rumors that Redding will be riding a factory spec bike next year are welcomed by Marquez . `` I hope Scott is on a factory Honda next year as I think he 's got good potential , '' the world champion told Bike Social . `` I enjoyed riding with him in Moto2 , he 's a really good rider , really aggressive and keeps pushing all the time . '' Bradley Smith , riding for the satellite Yamaha Tech team , is currently the Briton most likely to break into the top five . With the ink barely dry on a new contract for next season , the thoughtful 23-year-old is in good spirits . `` I know the team well ; I 'll be going into my fifth season , I know the bike now , so it 's good , '' he told CNN . `` I do n't really want to have to learn a new motorcycle and how to ride it . '' Smith admits the Marquez domination was embarrassing for his fellow riders , and expects the Repsol Honda man to bounce straight back after his Brno blip . `` It was hard work ... it makes us look rubbish at the end of the day . It 's monotonous , it 's the same old Marc , Marc , Marc , Marc , which I understand , '' Smith said . `` I expect him to come out fighting at Silverstone , but now that 's given confidence to Dani , Jorge and Valentino ( Rossi ) , that they have got a chance , and there is a slight weakness , and they 've just got to keep opening that up . '' Last year all British eyes were on the charismatic , straight-talking Cal Crutchlow , who had amazed spectators in 2012 by registering a sixth place from the back of the grid while riding with a freshly broken ankle . Last year 's race was disappointing , however , and this year he is enduring an ordeal of a season with Ducati . `` I normally leave here on Sunday night completely smashed on drugs that they 've given me from the medical center , '' Crutchlow joked at a recent media event held by British broadcaster BT Sport . He puts his British MotoGP crashes down to simply trying too hard : `` Problem was I wanted to win too early , I never saved it for the race ; I wanted to win the practices . '' Crutchlow believes that Marquez 's dominance has benefited the sport : `` It 's not boring , because people were tuning in to see if he 'd win again . He dominated most of the races ; he was really playing with people . '' He also reckons the Spaniard was unlucky in Brno . `` We know he had a tire problem , as did a lot of the riders over the weekend , and I think he would have put up a lot more of a fight than he did . '' The three top Brits all see positive signs for the future of the sport in the UK . The British MotoGP is moving to a Â£280 million ( $ 460 million ) new purpose-built complex in Wales in 2016 . `` It 's a fantastic facility , and looks great for motorcycle racing in general , '' Smith said . Redding , however , warns that Britain -- and the world -- has a long way to go to match Spain . `` You go to Spain and it 's a completely different ball game . I spent the last two years training in Spain , and that 's what 's changed me as a rider , '' he told CNN . `` You see riders at the age of six come in on their lunch break from school , go an hour riding and then go back to school ... the passion you get there is unbelievable and it makes a massive difference . ''
Marc Marquez is seeking to bounce back at this weekend 's British Grand Prix . The MotoGP leader finished fourth in Brno , ending his unbeaten run in 2014 . Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa is only other rider to win a race this season . TL;DR A new record for the most wins by an American on home soil has been set.