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Pole-sitter Quartararo uncertain over race tyre pick
After completing the first part of a potentially-perfect race weekend at Assen with pole position, Fabio Quartararo concedes the second part could be decided on an all-important tyre pick with his Petronas Yamaha for the Dutch MotoGP.
Quartararo scorches Assen for second straight pole position
Full qualifying results for the Dutch MotoGP Fabio Quartararo has bolted to his second consecutive MotoGP pole position by destroying his own new lap record at Assen ahead of Maverick Vinales
Quartararo smashes lap record, Rossi heads to Q1 again
Full FP3 times at the Dutch MotoGP Fabio Quartararo has laid down a marker by setting the fastest ever MotoGP lap at Assen at the end of FP3 to claim top spot for Petronas Yamaha, while V
Puig ‘worried, but this doesn’t change our approach’
Alberto Puig has admitted Honda is “worried” by the repeated issues befalling Jorge Lorenzo but insisted the Japanese factory will continue to strive to make the Majorcan comfortable on the RC213V.
Lorenzo: I'll miss Assen and Sachsenring
Just as Jorge Lorenzo seemed to be making tangible progress in his adaptation to the Honda, the triple MotoGP champion has been forced out of both this weekend's Dutch MotoGP and the following German round by injury.
Marquez: Today shows we don’t have easiest bike
Marc Marquez has said Friday’s events at Assen, which included a terrifying high-speed crash for team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, were the latest confirmation that Honda doesn’t “have the easiest bike on the grid.”
Rossi 'not fantastic, gap to the fastest'
Valentino Rossi sneaked into the all-important top ten at the close of the first day of MotoGP running at Assen, but was far from content, stating he was still some way off where he wanted to be.
Assen: Vinales fastest, keeping head down
Maverick Vinales continued the momentum from his strong early showing in the Barcelona race - before being taken down by Jorge Lorenzo - and fastest lap time at the following test, by again ruling the timesheets on day one of the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
Dovizioso: Ducati must focus on decisive factors
Andrea Dovizioso says Ducati will concentrate on improving its tyre wear ahead of the Dutch MotoGP having seen it as “the decisive factor” in last year’s race after feeling content with his speed following Friday practice at Assen.
Quartararo: Assen toughest MotoGP circuit I’ve ridden
Fabio Quartararo has described Assen as the toughest MotoGP circuit he’s ridden so far in his rookie campaign having undergone arm pump surgery last month with this track in mind.
Iannone: We didn’t change approach to reach top six with Aprilia gains
Andrea Iannone says sticking to his working process with Aprilia is beginning to pay off as the Italian rider climbed up the order into the top six on Friday practice at Assen.
Assen: Carbon swingarm 'present' for Oliveira
As team boss Herve Poncharal had hinted, Tech3 received a notable update from KTM for the start of the Assen MotoGP weekend in the form of a carbon fibre swingarm for Miguel Oliveira.
Vinales leads Quartararo in hotter conditions at Assen
Full FP2 results at the Dutch MotoGP Maverick Vinales has swapped spots on the timesheet with Fabio Quartararo to top the second practice session at Assen ahead of the Dutch MotoGP as Yamaha c
Lorenzo ruled out of Dutch MotoGP by injury
Jorge Lorenzo will miss the Dutch TT MotoGP round for Repsol Honda following his heavy opening practice crash. The Spanish rider suffered a low-side off midway through FP1 at Assen, going down at Turn 7, and was thrown into a violent tumble through the gravel trap.
Lorenzo undergoes hospital checks after Assen FP1 fall, misses FP2
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.
Quartararo edges out Vinales as Lorenzo suffers heavy fall
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
Espargaro: Pedrosa making a new KTM package
Pol Espargaro has talked up the influence of KTM test rider Dani Pedrosa after observing the triple world champion for two days at the Circuit of Barcelona, and revealed his countryman is already focussing on possible parts and direction for the factory’s 2020 package.
Assen: Miller: Rins flipped me off as he overtook!
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.
Assen: New Honda fairing among Lorenzo updates
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.
Nakagami: 2019 Honda 'completely different concept'
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.
Marquez to continue with test parts, won’t try Lorenzo fairing
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.
Rossi: It’s a special weekend
Valentino Rossi has labelled the Dutch Grand Prix a “special weekend” but refused to be drawn on whether he can end his 34-race winless run at the very circuit at which he won his last race.
Assen: Jack Miller poised for new Pramac Ducati deal
Jack Miller is on the verge of signing a new contract to remain at the Pramac Ducati team next season.
Quartararo: I am almost at 100% at Assen
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.