Francesco Bagnaia secured his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP victory, narrowing the championship gap to 10 points behind leader Jorge Martin. Enea Bastianini claimed the third podium position after a strong comeback from 10th on the grid. Bagnaia, who twice broke the Assen lap record over the weekend, led from start to finish, showcasing his dominance and Ducati’s performance.
Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning world champion, secured victory in the Dutch MotoGP sprint at Assen, closing the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin. The race saw strong performances from Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini, while Marc Marquez unfortunately crashed out early.
Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning double world champion, set a new lap record at Assen during Friday’s qualifying session, showcasing his dominance ahead of the Dutch MotoGP weekend. Looking to secure his third consecutive victory, Bagnaia aims to close the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin, who is just 18 points ahead. The qualifying session also saw Aleix Espargaro’s final outing at Assen before his retirement, while Prima Pramac Racing announced their multi-year partnership with Yamaha, marking a significant change in the MotoGP landscape.
