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The Assen MotoGP track feature that saved Jorge Martin
Jorge Martin has pointed out a track feature at the Assen MotoGP that helped him avoid “some backflips” in his Practice crash.

Could MotoGP’s new start rule be an advantage for rookies?
Diogo Moreira says the new MotoGP start rule is “good” for him in his rookie year.

Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha has “zero grip, zero turning, zero power” at Assen MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo delivered another damning assessment of Yamaha's V4 after a frustrating Friday at the Dutch MotoGP.

Fabio Di Giannantonio finds new MotoGP starts “a little scary”
Fabio Di Giannantonio says starting without the front holeshot device in MotoGP is “a little scary”.

Pedro Acosta: KTM technical issues? A rider “has to believe”
Pedro Acosta insists he cannot ride with doubts despite KTM's recent run of MotoGP technical problems.

Marco Bezzecchi: Aprilia Assen MotoGP domination in spite of lingering core issue
Marco Bezzecchi says the Aprilia MotoGP bike has improved since 2025 but that a key weak point remains.

“I just hope everybody keeps control” - Marc Marquez on MotoGP holeshot ban trade-off
Marc Marquez says removing front holeshot devices makes Turn 1 safer, but the run to the first corner more dangerous, citing Catalunya 2017.

Why MotoGP Assen qualifying could be as important as Monaco for F1
Pecco Bagnaia believes heat wave conditions could make Assen MotoGP qualifying even more important

Jorge Martin claims Assen MotoGP heat may be worse than India race he fainted at
Jorge Martin has suggested that the Assen MotoGP race should be shortened with heat he says is worse than that of India 2023.

Marc Marquez “not enjoying” Assen MotoGP, “the risk is super high”
Marc Marquez admitted he is “not enjoying” Assen, saying “the risk you take on this circuit is super high" after Friday's MotoGP practice.

MotoGP stewards slap Franco Morbidelli with impeding penalty at Assen
Franco Morbidelli has been penalised for an impeding incident in Dutch Grand Prix practice

Assen MotoGP heat “nothing crazy”: ‘With 20C less, the problems are the same’
Luca Marini says the current European heatwave is not having an effect on the MotoGP weekend at Assen.

Why MotoGP starts feel better for one rider after major rule change at Assen
Trackhouse MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has explained why starts feels better now after a major rule change at Assen

Gresini provides Alex Marquez injury update, Fermin Aldeguer taken to hospital after Assen MotoGP crashes
Gresini has issued updates on Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer after both riders suffered heavy crashes during Friday's Assen MotoGP practice.

PICS: Yamaha debuts new MotoGP aero package at Assen
Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez is using the factory's new aero package during his Assen wildcard, ahead of a possible rollout for its race riders.

Marco Bezzecchi fastest in red-flagged Assen MotoGP Practice
Marco Bezzecchi ended second practice at Assen fastest of all

Marco Bezzecchi in more trouble after Assen FP1 practice start issue
Marco Bezzecchi set the pace in opening Assen MotoGP practice but was later fined for a second practice start infringement of this season.

Brad Binder names key date for MotoGP future
Brad Binder expects the MotoGP summer break to provide clarity over his future.

KTM understood to have “limited” 2026 MotoGP engines amid reliability woes
KTM is understood to have “limited” its MotoGP engines amid its current reliability woes.

Marco Bezzecchi tops Assen FP1 a week on from MotoGP ban, Marc Marquez crashes
Marco Bezzzecchi led the opening practice of the 2026 MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix

Toprak Razgatlioglu gets “Superbike feeling” on Pirelli 850 MotoGP debut
Toprak Razgatlioglu says MotoGP's 2027 Pirelli front tyre gave him a familiar WorldSBK feeling during the Brno test.

‘It’s crystal clear’ - Maverick Vinales rages at KTM as MotoGP future uncertain
Maverick Vinales believes KTM will not be retaining the Spaniard beyond the 2026 MotoGP season

"30km/h slower" - How MotoGP’s holeshot device ban will affect starts
MotoGP's new front holeshot device ban has prompted a range of reactions, with riders expecting slower but safer starts.

Why is Moto3 moving to a one-make class in 2028?
The Moto3 category will become a one-make class in 2028, in a major departure for MotoGP’s feeder series