The Dutch Grand Prix has concluded an intense month of June in MotoGP, during which three races were held in four weeks. In Assen, a new winner has emerged, a rider with a promising future, while the brand to which he belongs has once again found itself facing complicated questions after its official team failed to display the expected performance.
Next, we analyze the winners and losers of this GP.
Winners: Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez
The American machine Trackhouse has managed to outperform the official Aprilia team in both races in Assen. This success demonstrates that the team had superior performance this weekend, leaving the competition behind.
As for Ai Ogura, his victory was expected and came after a period of waiting. After a great qualifying, Ogura managed to recover from sixth place on the second lap, culminating in a resounding victory.
Raul Fernandez also put in an exceptional performance, quickly recovering from an appendicitis that had caused him a lack of energy. Moreover, he showed impressive pace with a victory in the sprint race, thereby consolidating his position in the team for 2027.
Loser: Marco Bezzecchi
The decline of Marco Bezzecchi has been notable during this month of June. He still struggles to resolve his issues in sprint races, and in Assen, he was surpassed by riders such as those from Trackhouse and the VR46 of Fabio di Giannantonio.
Bezzecchi had dominated the practice sessions, but at the decisive moment, he was not competitive. His unforced errors have contributed to a difficult situation at a key moment in the season.
Winner: Fabio di Giannantonio
Although he was not a direct rival for the victory, Fabio di Giannantonio has been consistent throughout the competition, placing himself just 16 points behind the championship leader, Jorge Martin. His strategy in the sprint race was noteworthy, managing to pressure for the first position and finishing third.
Loser: Marc Marquez
Placing Marc Marquez among the losers is complicated, as he maintained his position in the standings. However, his performance in Assen showed the physical limitations he faces on a circuit that does not suit his riding style.
Winner: Yamaha
Yamaha had one of its best weekends of the season, with Fabio Quartararo managing to enter Q2 and finishing in the top 10. This represents a significant improvement, as the Yamaha riders were superior to the Hondas during the race.
Loser: KTM
KTM continues to suffer from technical problems, with Pedro Acosta experiencing several incidents over the weekend. Concerns about the reliability of the bike persist, and his situation was affected by carpal tunnel syndrome, which prevented him from competing under optimal conditions.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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