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.
Max Verstappen secured his third sprint race victory of the season, holding off a strong challenge from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to extend his championship lead to 71 points. The race saw a dramatic start with a safety concern leading to an aborted first attempt. Verstappen ultimately prevailed, demonstrating his dominance and setting the stage for Sunday’s main grand prix.
Ahead of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has described the event as a ‘great event’ despite not being the ‘best racetrack’. Acknowledging the dip in viewership last season, Horner believes the introduction of a sprint race weekend will enhance the excitement. However, he suggests that the Miami GP could become even more ‘special’ by incorporating the Hard Rock Stadium into the track layout.
