Overview

• Marc Marquez secured both the Sprint and Grand Prix wins at Assen to extend his championship lead to 68 points over his brother and 126 over Francesco Bagnaia.
• Marco Bezzecchi finished third in the Sprint and second in the Grand Prix to propel Aprilia from fourth up to second in the constructors’ standings.
• Alex Marquez suffered a broken left hand in the Grand Prix, prompting surgery and casting doubt on his participation at the Sachsenring.
• Jorge Martin remains sidelined with a hand injury and his disagreement with Aprilia over a 2026 exit clause is headed for an Italian court.
• Marquez adopted a new aerodynamics package at Assen after Friday’s bike damage and has scheduled further testing at the Sachsenring.