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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.
Rins: Assen will suit Suzuki and Yamaha
Alex Rins believes Assen remains a strong track for both his Suzuki squad and its Yamaha rivals due to the circuit characteristics as he revisits a track which provided him with a breakthrough race 12 months ago.
Assen: Marquez still bracing for “a few races where we will struggle”
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.
Assen: Rossi: Two years without a victory
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.
Rins expecting another big Assen battle
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.
Lorenzo arrival 'forced Marquez not to lower standards'
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.
New Silverstone surface ‘more durable, ten times stronger’
As the extensive works on Silverstone’s new track surface nears its conclusion, circuit management are confident it has tarmac “three times as durable and ten times stronger” than what was previously in place.
Assen: Dovizioso: No time to linger on points lost
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.
'Title practically impossible' - Vinales turns focus to podiums, 2020
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 plans Assen return
Aleix Espargaro will attempt to ride in this weekend's Dutch MotoGP round at Assen, following left leg injuries in Catalunya.
Assen: Lorenzo confident of repeating Catalunya speed
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.
Assen: Marquez: You need to be very precise
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.
Assen: Quartararo: We know exactly what our goal is
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.
Rins will 'probably' try new Suzuki chassis at Assen
Alex Rins looks set to try a new Suzuki chassis during the Dutch MotoGP, after a promising test in Catalunya last week.