Francesco Bagnaia set the quickest time within the first free observe session at Assen, 0.065s forward of Marc Marquez. Raul Fernandez accomplished the morning podium, with Fabio Quartararo in a effective fourth place. Three totally different producers are within the high 4.
Francesco Bagnaia needs to do at Assen what he achieved at Mugello in early June: stay unbeaten since 2022. Winner of the final two Grands Prix within the Netherlands, the Italian is aiming to make it three this weekend. He made his intentions clear from the beginning, setting one of the best time within the first free observe session on Friday morning. Right down to 1’32.401, he’s already lower than a second off absolutely the file.
The runner-up to the double world champion is none aside from the one who will be a part of him within the Ducati Lenovo Staff field in 2025: Marc Marquez, clocked at 0.065s. The Spaniard is forward of his compatriot Raul Fernandezfirst Honda rider (and first non-Ducati rider). Fabio Quartararo hoists a 3rd mark within the top-4 on his Yamaha. The most effective weekend begins this season for the Good rider, on a observe the place he received in 2021.
Maverick Viñales (fifth) and Aleix Espargaro (sixth) are lower than 3 tenths behind the primary… which might have been Fabio di Giannantonio (seventh). The Italian had in reality set the quickest time, however his lap was cancelled for having gone barely off within the inexperienced a part of the circuit. Subsequent Alex Marquez (eighth) and Brad Binder (ninth), finest consultant of the KTM clan. The championship chief Jorge Martin brings up the rear of the top-10, half a second behind Bagnaia.
Tough entry into the matter for Honda representatives, with Takaaki Nakagami main in 18th place. Three higher than his French teammate Johann Zarco.
Assen (Netherlands) – Free Observe 1 MotoGP:
