French rider Fabio Quartararo, riding for Yamaha, Spanish rider Sergio Garcia Dols with GazGaz, and Italian Celestino Vietti on a Kalex team will aim to capitalize during the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. This eleventh round of the World Motorcycle Championship takes place at the iconic Assen Circuit, a venue long associated with high drama and strong performances. The weekend arrives with a lighter mood, yet the tension remains palpable as teams and riders prepare to push for crucial points before the summer break.
The Cathedral of speed, Assen, hosts a race that arrives just before a scheduled break and presents three leading classes MotoGP, Moto3, and Moto2 with distinct pressures. The question on many minds is whether the reigning champion can return to Silverstone in top form after a break in the schedule, particularly in the queen class where the title race is tightly contested.
In MotoGP the championship picture appears clearer, with Quartararo reinforcing his status as the current titleholder after a dominant performance at the Sachsenring. His third win of the season and a second consecutive podium trend underline his advantage as the season nears its midpoint.
European arrival has amplified Yamaha’s control in the premier class as Quartararo and his team continue to steer the campaign. There was a curious stumble at Le Mans, a fourth-place result that trimmed his momentum momentarily, but victories in Portugal, Barcelona, and Germany have solidified a commanding lead on the standings with 172 points, 34 ahead of Spaniard Alex Espargaro on an Aprilia.
Granollers remains one of the most consistent riders, yet his current bike setup limits ultimate pace, making a full-fledged challenge for victories more difficult. With the current dynamics, a breakthrough at Assen seems challenging but not impossible. Yamaha has enjoyed notable success in recent assen visits, claiming three wins in the last four races, including the most recent victories courtesy of Quartararo and Maverick Viñales.
Forecasts for the weekend at the Cathedral suggest weather could reshape the race, potentially boosting a rider like Espargaró who has shown steady form despite a fourth-place finish at Sachsenring. The Spaniard’s adaptability could open up new doors in a weekend that often rewards resilience and quick adaptation.
As the early classification positions emerge, the riders at or near the front will be the ones to watch. The combination of strong careers and potential mid-season form fluctuations will influence the podium prospects. The Borgo Panigale marque has not claimed a win in Assen since 2008, and its most recent podium appearance in 2017 adds another layer of challenge for the team this year. Australian Casey Stoner remains part of Assen history, but current circumstances point to a fresh set of contenders stepping onto the stage this season.
MotoGP Dutch GP 2022 schedules:
Friday, June 27
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09:55: FP1 MotoGP
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10:55: FP1 Moto2
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12:35 FP2 MotoE
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13:15 FP2 Moto3
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14:10: 2nd FP MotoGP
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15:10: FP2 Moto2
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16:50: Q1 MotoE
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17:10: Q2 MotoE
Saturday, June 28
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09:00 clock: FP3 Moto3
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09:55: FP3 MotoGP
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10:55: FP3 Moto2
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12:35: Q1 Moto3
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13:00: Q2 Moto3
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13:30: FP4 MotoGP
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14:10: Q1 MotoGP
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14:35: Q2 MotoGP
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15:10: Q1 Moto2
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15:35: Q2 Moto2
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16:15: Race 1 MotoE
Sunday, June 29
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09:00: Warm-up Moto3
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09:20: Warm Up Moto2
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09:40: Warm-up MotoGP
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11:00: Moto3 Race
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12:20: Moto2 Race
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14:00: MotoGP Race
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15:30: Race 2 MotoE
[Citation: MotoGP results and schedules, team press notes.]
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