MotoGP Assen Sprint LIVE - Marc Marquez wins after storming through from second row start as pole setter Fabio Quartararo crashes out
MotoGP | Grand Prix Netherlands
TT Circuit Assen | 28.06.2025
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Updated 28/06/2025 at 15:01 GMT+1
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14:51
MARC MARQUEZ LANDS BROTHER ANOTHER BLOW
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) extended his lead in the overall championship with an impressive win in the Sprint event at the Grand Prix Netherlands.
The Spaniard was in clear pain after two huge crashes during practice on Friday and only qualified fourth fastest.
Despite starting on the second row, Marquez flew down the outside of the pack and challenged pole setter Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP).
Marquez took only one lap to take the lead as Quartararo struggled to hold the lead.
Championship contender Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) was alert to the danger and also passed Quartararo to keep close behind his brother.
Alex Marquez looked to have the advantage over his brother but failed to pass as the championship leader held onto his lead.
By the midway point, Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) moved into third place as Quartararo struggled to match the pace of his qualifying session.
With riders challenging him behind, Quartararo crashed out in the closing stages as the pole setter was left disappointed with his performance.
At the front, Marc Marquez did enough to fend off his brother for a ninth Sprint victory of the season from 10 outings.
The Ducati Lenovo Team will be looking to extend his overall lead in tomorrow’s Grand Prix over 26 laps.
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'Look at Marc Marquez' - World championship leader bursts forward at Sprint start
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14:40
MARC MARQUEZ REFLECTS ON ‘UNEXPECTED’ VICTORY
Marc Marquez said that his Sprint victory at the Dutch GP was "unexpected" after battling through from a second-row start.
He told TNT Sports: "Today we breath, in the qualifying practice my body couldn’t accept another crash like yesterday.
Today I was calm and tried to control the situations. I didn’t expect the victory in the Sprint, but I got to first and then I defend.
"I just tried not to make any big mistake, not to exaggerate, but not to be make any mistakes. Let’s see tomorrow if we can manage that turn 11 and 12 which is my weak point on this circuit."
14:34
BEZZECCHI REFLECTS ON ‘FANTASTIC JOB’
Marco Bezzecchi said that he "loves" the Assen track after finishing third in the Sprint race.
He said: "It’s fantastic, it has been a lot of time that I haven’t been on the Sprint podium.
"There is not a better way to come back here in Assen. I love this track, I love the fans, it has been fantastic.
"I was very fast and in one moment I thought that I could try and attack Alex (Marquez) also, but I lost a bit of the front in corner three and lost some metres.
"It was a fantastic job all the day, let’s see tomorrow."
14:30
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14:29
BRUISED MARC MARQUEZ WINS SPRINT EVENT
What a mental blow to his rivals as a bruised Marc Marquez cruised to the front from the second row to take another impressive win.
Questions will continue to be asked about whether Alex Marquez is ruthless enough to battle his brother for victory.
An impressive podium for Marco Bezzecchi who will be delighted with that.
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13/13
MARC MARQUEZ WINS
The Championship leader extends his lead despite having two huge crashes in practice. Alex Marquez comes a very close second and Marco Bezzecchi is third.
13/13
MARC MARQUEZ IS HOLDING ON
The Championship leader is holding on as they come into the last lap. His brother Alex Marquez continues to look for a way to pass.
10/13
QUARTARARO CRASHES OUT
Fabio Quartararo has crashed out after being on pole for the Sprint race.
The Frenchman has been under severe pressure from the start and was slipping down the field. Eventually he pushes the bike too hard and slides out.
Marc Marquez has been given a track limits warning as he is being pushed all the way by his brother.
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'Just dropped away from him' - Quartararo suffers another crash after starting on pole
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8/13
DI GIANNANTONIO ON MARCH
Fabio Di Giannantonio is on the charge for a podium finish. The Pertamina Enduro rider is currently sat in fifth and is looking for a way past Quartararo.
Bezzecchi is currently in third, but the Marquez brothers are pulling away at the front.
6/13
ALEX MARQUEZ LOOKS FOR GAP
After battling his way through from the second row Marc Marquez now has the race in the jaws of his hand.
Alex Marquez is faster on the corners and looks to have more grip. However, on the straight sections it is Marc Marquez who has the most raw speed.
4/13
BEZZECCHI ON CHARGE
Marc Marquez is definitely defending the lead as Alex keeps looking for a way past his brother.
However, both need to be aware of Bezzecchi who is setting the quickest laps but has a small gap to close in third.
3/13
MARQUEZ LEADS
Marc Marquez has been electric in the opening two laps but is being tracked by his brother Alex Marquez.
The top two in the championship are going head-to-head in the second lap. Quartararo has dropped down into fourth as Marco Bezzecchi also passes the pole setter.
1/13
LIGHTS OUT
We are underway in Assen. With such a short distance to race there is no room for error at all in the Netherlands.
The cold track adds to an interesting dynamic and there is also the possibility of rain. It is certainly an overcast day.
A lovely move from Marc Marquez around the outside before being cut off by Fabio Quartararo and held in second.
There are a few crashes at the back of the field and the yellow flag is out
13:55
FIVE-MINUTE WARNING
We are just five minutes away from lights out in the Sprint event at Assen. There are just 13 laps for competitors to battle for honours.
Word from the Ducati team manager is that Marc is ‘feeling good’ and will be battling for the podium and ready to battle with those on the front row.
Fabio Quartararo will be hoping for a clean start and to get some clean air into the first corner.
13:49
VIDEO: RINS FURIOUS DURING QUALIFYING
The tension is really rising as the battle for overall standings and points hots up. Alex Rins vented his frustration at Enea Bastianini as they justled for track position.
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'That was bizarre!' - Rins furious with Bastianini at Grand Prix Netherlands qualifying
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13:43
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALEX MARQUEZ
The BK8 Gresini Racing rider has the opportunity to pull back vital points in the World Championship over brother Marc this weekend.
Marc leads the championship on 270 points but crashes in practice have had an impact on the Spaniard.
His brother Alex starts on the front row in the Sprint race and is 40 points behind in the overall standings.
13:37
VIDEO: OGURA WALKS AWAY FROM CRASH
Practice sessions at Assen have been dramatic so far this weekend and Ai Ogura was lucky to be able to walk away after his bike burst into flames.
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WATCH: Bike ON FIRE after ‘massive’ crash as Aprilia's Ogura walks away
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13:33
QUALIFYING RESULTS
Here is how qualifying ended up earlier today:
- 1. Fabio Quartararo (Winner)
- 2. Francesco Bagnaia +0.028
- 3 Alex Marquez +0.160
- 4 Marc Marquez +0.22
- 5 Marco Bezzecchi +0.409
- 6 Franco Morbidelli +0.519
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13:24
VIDEO: MARQUEZ SUFFERS PRACTIC CRASHES
World championship leader Marc Marquez starts from the second row of the grid for the second time this year after struggling in qualifying.
Marquez fell during the morning session and looked to be in plenty of pain, as he examined his left hand and arm.
The championship leader also appeared to have pain in his shoulder, but still managed to take part in the afternoon session before falling off his bike again.
The 32-year-old looked uncomfortable during qualifying and will have to battle his way to the front during the Sprint.
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'There have been warnings' - Marquez suffers 'second big crash of the day' in practice
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13:20
VIDEO: QUARTARARO HOPES TO TURN POLE INTO ‘GREAT RESULT’
Monster Energy Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo hopes to turn his pole position into victory in the Grand Prix Netherlands Sprint event.
'Hopefully we can turn this pole into a great result' - Quartararo aiming for victory
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