10:33
Looks like Martin has ran out of fuel after pulling off the circuit close to where practice starts take place.
Brad Binder, KTM MotoGP Sachsenring 2023
As it happened: Friday Practice from the Dutch MotoGP at Assen
Francesco Bagnaia heads into the Dutch MotoGP weekend looking to make it back-to-back wins at Assen, following his triumph in 2022.
Marc Marquez returned to action in Practice 1 after withdrawing from the German Grand Prix.
- Ducati confirm they have agreement with Gresini, Martin set for Pramac stay
- Marc Marquez: “If I’m here it’s because I want to work with Honda”
Stay tuned as Crash.net brings you all the latest news and updates throughout the Dutch MotoGP weekend.
23 Jun 2023
10:32
That's it for P1 as Ducati finish top
Bezzecchi takes top spot ahead of Vinales and Alex Marquez.
10:30
This is continuing to be a dominant showing from Bezzecchi as no rider is within three tenths of his time.
10:27
Bagnaia is livid following another mistake at turn 15. The world champion was making a pushing gesture with his arms when debreifing with his crew.
10:24
In terms of lap times Bezzecchi is still leading but has dropped his time to a 1:32.725s, which is four tenths quicker than Maverick Vinales in P2.
10:18
Miller taxis are back as the Australian has given Zarco a lift back to pit lane.
10:16
A second Ducati goes down
Zarco has now crashed for Ducati - sector four.
10:13
Bastianini crashes and destroys his machine in the process
Bastianini has wrecked his factory Ducati at turn ten. 'The Beast' is fine but it was a big one for the Italian.
10:11
Bagnaia moves up to sixth before getting it wrong at turn one and showing frustration with himself.
10:09
It's not been a smooth-sailing start for Bagnaia as the Italian gets turn six wrong again.
10:06
Oliveira is the first rider to crash this weekend
Miguel Oliveira has gone down at turn one. It was a fast crash for the RNF Aprilia rider.
10:03
Like Marquez, KTM have made a slow start to Practice 1 as Miller is currently 16th, while Brad Binder is 21st.
09:57
Marc Marquez is a long way off the pace and is currently down in 19th place.
09:56
There's just +0.004s separating the two Mooney VR46 Ducati riders as Bezzecchi leads Marini.
09:53
Bagnaia has had to abandon his latest lap after carrying too much speed into turn six.
09:51
We're seeing some storng pace early on from Ducati as Enea Bastianini currently leads the way from Luca Marini.
09:46
MotoGP Practice 1 at Assen is underway!
09:43
All eyes will be on Marc Marquez this weekend as the eight-time world champion is less than 100% fit.
09:37
New deal with Gresini and Martin set to stay at Pramac
In case you missed it, here's the latest on Ducati's plans for 2024
Jorge
09:36
Good morning and welcome to day-one of the Dutch MotoGP at Assen. Coming up in ten minutes time is P1.
