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Free Practice (2) results from the 2019 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix at Assen, round 8 of 19.

Jorge Lorenzo has been taken to hospital for further checks following his heavy off during the opening free practice session at Assen ahead of the Dutch MotoGP.

Fresh from a debut MotoGP podium, rookie Quartararo leads opening practice for the Dutch TT at Assen. The young Frenchman moved to the top ahead of fellow Yamaha rider Vinales - quickest for most of the session - in the closing minutes.

Free Practice (1) results from the 2019 Dutch Moto2 Grand Prix at Assen, round 8 of 19.

Full FP1 results at the Dutch MotoGP Fabio Quartararo has continued his starring role in his rookie MotoGP campaign by topping the opening practice at Assen having beaten long-time session lea

Free Practice (1) results from the 2019 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix at Assen, round 8 of 19.

Jack Miller was given a graphic illustration of the contrast in cornering speed between the Ducati and Suzuki MotoGP machines during the recent Barcelona test.

Fresh from an impressive, if ill-fated, early performance in the Catalunya MotoGP race, Jorge Lorenzo is set to receive more new parts from Honda at this weekend's Assen round.

Takaaki Nakagami got his first taste of a 2019 factory MotoGP machine when he was invited to try the latest Honda at the Barcelona test.

Alex Marquez’s priority is becoming Moto2 world champion before turning his attention to a potential move up to MotoGP

Marc Marquez says he will trial parts which he experimented with at the Catalan MotoGP test at Assen but won’t use the new fairing Jorge Lorenzo is expected to try out this weekend.

Jack Miller is on the verge of signing a new contract to remain at the Pramac Ducati team next season.

Fabio Quartararo has rated his own fitness as “almost at 100%” having undergone arm pump surgery last month as he looks to carry momentum from his maiden MotoGP podium secured at the last round in Barcelona.

Marc Marquez may have taken a decisive victory at the Catalan MotoGP last time out to strengthen his championship lead but the Repsol Honda rider is taking little for granted as he’s wary of upcoming races where he fears he’ll need to be patient and pick his moments against his rivals.

Yesterday, June 25th, marked the two-year anniversary since Valentino Rossi's most recent MotoGP win, in the 2017 Dutch TT at Assen. Although it's the Italian legend's longest losing streak during 14 seasons with Yamaha, it's not his longest winless run in grand prix.

Runner-up in last year's Assen race, Alex Rins returns to the Netherlands holding third in the world championship with five more podiums under his belt, including a debut MotoGP victory.

Jorge Lorenzo's arrival at Repsol Honda 'forced' MotoGP champion Marc Marquez not to lower his standards and 'avoid falling into the trap of self-satisfaction', resulting in a 'devastating' message to his rivals.

Andrea Dovizioso's MotoGP title chances were dealt a heavy blow when, having already lost ground to Marc Marquez at the previous three races, he was brought down by Jorge Lorenzo in Barcelona.

Maverick Vinales admits his 2019 MotoGP title chances are all but over, but also feels he has found 'the best set-up of the season' as he turns his attention to podiums and working towards 2020.

Aleix Espargaro will attempt to ride in this weekend's Dutch MotoGP round at Assen, following left leg injuries in Catalunya.

The race may have ended disastrously, but Jorge Lorenzo is confident that improvements found during a competitive showing in Catalunya mean he can 'again have the speed' at Assen this weekend.

Marc Marquez is expecting to play a part in another 'great race' at Assen this Sunday, providing his Repsol Honda can be strong through the fast changes of direction that characterise the historic Dutch MotoGP circuit.

Fabio Quartararo insists he won't change his approach, or adjust his target beyond the 2019 MotoGP rookie of the year crown, despite a debut podium last time in Barcelona.

Alvaro Bautista says recovering from a tough start to his Assen race weekend to take a double victory was a relief but was surprised to see Jonathan Rea battling for the lead on the opening lap of race two.