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Dutch MotoGP: Hardest race of my life, says runner-up Rins
Suzuki’s Alex Rins said he had to ride the hardest race of his life to earn his best ever MotoGP result as he sealed the runner-up spot behind Marc Marquez at Assen.
MotoGP: Marquez in formidable form in warm-up
Fresh from securing his first official pole position of 2018, Marc Marquez put in a dominant performance at MotoGP morning warm-up, lapping the 2.8-mile Assen track with a ferocious consistency and leading the session by 0.242s.
MotoGP: Pedrosa 18th, future uncertainty a factor
Dani Pedrosa conceded the current uncertainty surrounding his plans for 2019 may be affecting his performance “a little bit” after the three-time world champion was a below-par 18 th in MotoGP qualifying at Assen.
MotoGP: Espargaro ‘impressive, satisfied, confident’
Aleix Espargaro believes a change in approach was responsible for his joint best qualifying performance of the year at Assen, and feels he can fight among the top seven or eight riders in tomorrow’s Dutch MotoGP outing.
MotoGP: Zarco at '100%', but '100% not enough'
Soon after MotoGP qualifying at Assen, Johann Zarco cut a frustrated figure. The Frenchman could place no higher than eighth. Moreover, those in front had used his tow for their fastest times.
Dutch MotoGP: Marquez: It's going to be a close race!
Marc Marquez is anticipating a ‘group’ race at Assen on Sunday after snatching pole on the Repsol Honda as the top 10 riders were covered by less than four tenths of a second.
Dutch MotoGP: Rossi salvages front row after FP4 tumble
Valentino Rossi was relieved to clinch a front row start for the Dutch MotoGP following his fast fall in FP4 at Assen.
Dutch MotoGP: Qualifying strategy worked a treat, says Crutchlow
Britain’s Cal Crutchlow says his strategy worked perfectly in final qualifying for the Dutch MotoGP as the LCR Honda rider finished second fastest behind Marc Marquez at Assen.
Assen MotoGP: Dovizioso: We have our card to play
On Friday at the Dutch MotoGP, Andrea Dovizioso spoke about wanting to improve the partnership between his riding style and the GP18, in the aftermath of back-to-back wins for team-mate Jorge Lorenzo.
Assen MotoGP: Lorenzo misses 'train','two corners costing us'
Despite qualifying just 0.376s from pole, Jorge Lorenzo will need to overtake at least nine riders to claim a third Ducati victory in a row during Sunday's Dutch MotoGP.
MotoGP: Marquez ends pole drought at Assen
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez took his first pole position of the year by just 0.041s from fellow Honda rider Cal Crutchlow, at Assen on Saturday.
Assen MotoGP: Marquez leads ultra-close FP3
Marc Marquez led a top five covered by a tiny 0.062s during Saturday morning's FP3 for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
MotoGP: Vinales: This is the level we have to be at
Maverick Viñales has urged his Yamaha squad to maintain the timesheet-topping level shown at Assen on Friday, stating “this is the level we have to be at each weekend” after a strong opening to the Dutch installment of the 2018 MotoGP series.
Dutch MotoGP: Rossi feeling good after 'positive first day'
Valentino Rossi is feeling strong after a solid first day of practice for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen, when the Movistar Yamaha rider finished fourth fastest.
Assen MotoGP: Dovizioso: 'Fast, but not fastest'
Andrea Dovizioso set a strong pace on the hard-rear tyre on Friday at the Dutch MotoGP. The Italian then edged out team-mate Lorenzo when the pair joined their main rivals - apart from Marc Marquez - in fitting new soft rear tyres at the end of the session.
MotoGP: Lorenzo seeking solution for last sector woes
Jorge Lorenzo has admitted there is a margin to improve through Assen’s final sector after acknowledging the fast, flowing final ribbon of tarmac was his Achilles’ Heel on the first day of MotoGP free practice at Assen.
Assen MotoGP: Crutchlow has the speed, seeking stability
Cal Crutchlow was 'happy enough' to finish day one of the Dutch MotoGP in fifth position (+0.434s), as the top Honda rider.
Dutch MotoGP: Petrucci race pace 'not the best'
Danilo Petrucci hopes to improve his race pace on Saturday with the Pramac Ducati after setting the third fastest time in free practice at Assen on the opening day of the Dutch MotoGP.
Assen MotoGP: Smith waiting on Pedrosa, Petronas decision
There now seems little doubt that an agreement will be reached for the Sepang International Circuit, backed by Petronas, to set-up a new satellite Yamaha MotoGP team in 2019. It's also clear that Dani Pedrosa and Franco Morbidelli are top of the proposed rider list.
Dutch MotoGP: Marquez 'closer to Yamaha riders' than expected
Marc Marquez was in buoyant mood after free practice at Assen on Friday after setting a strong race pace on the hard Michelin tyres.
Dutch MotoGP: Vinales sets pace in FP2
Maverick Vinales headed the times on the Movistar Yamaha to lead the way on the opening day of free practice for the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
Assen MotoGP: Marquez fastest from Yamahas, Lorenzo falls
MotoGP champion Marc Marquez set the fastest lap time under bright sunshine on Friday morning at Assen.
MotoGP: Espargaro: Redding as test rider ‘good’ for Aprilia
Aleix Espargaro believes it would be “unbelievably good” if Scott Redding decided to take up Aprilia’s offer and become the factory’s test rider in 2019, and feels this aspect could bolster the team’s chances