Overview

• Marc Marquez recovered from two morning practice crashes to claim his ninth sprint victory of the season from fourth on the grid.
• Fabio Quartararo, who secured pole with a 1:31.150 qualifying lap, crashed out of the sprint and scored no points.
• Yamaha’s single-lap speed remains strong despite Quartararo’s sprint issues, raising questions about its race-day setup on Assen’s abrasive surface.
• Assen’s TT Circuit continues to punish front tires, triggering two red-flag stoppages and nine crashes across sessions.
• With sprint results reshaping the championship standings, riders are now focused on Sunday’s Grand Prix for crucial points battles.