Pecco Bagnaia impressed everyone during the Friday sessions at Assen. The three-time world champion not only finished first in the morning and afternoon sessions, but he also set a new track record. Improving Bezzecchi’s previous record (1:31.472) from last year, Bagnaia set the new benchmark at 1:31.340, at least until this Saturday.
Behind
BagnaiaMaverick Vinales et
Alex Marquez also posted strong performances, with Alex edging out his brother Marc for once. The day was not without incidents. Aleix Espargaró, in fourth place, was the victim of a spectacular highside at the end of the session, leaving him on the ground in visible pain. Fortunately, after examinations at the circuit medical center, Aprilia confirmed that Aleix had not suffered any serious injuries, although he felt discomfort due to a contusion in the sacrococcygeal area.
The top ten ranking is completed by Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez, Brad Binder, Enea Bastianini, Raul Fernandez et Franco Morbidelli. These drivers are sure to fight for pole position and start in the first four rows of the grid.
Pedro Acosta was notably absent from the proceedings, leaving a void in the competition. In summary, the day was dominated by a Pecco Bagnaia in great shape, ready to continue his momentum for the rest of the weekend. Exactly, what will these qualifications of the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen have in store for us? Before we know, here is the table which summarizes the facts known so far.
| MotoGP™ Netherlands, Assen | 2023 | 2024 |
| FP1 | 1’32.246 Marco Bezzecchi (See here) | 1’32.401 Francesco Bagnaia (See here) |
| Practice | 1’32.063 Marco Bezzecchi (See here) | 1’31.340 Francesco Bagnaia (See here) |
| FP2 | 1’32.405 Marco Bezzecchi (See here) | 1’31.670 Francesco Bagnaia |
| Q1 | 1’31.993 Johann Zarco (See here) | (See here) |
| Q2 | 1’31.472 Marco Bezzecchi (See here) | (See here) |
| Sprint | Bezzecchi, Bagnaia, Quartararo (See here) | (See here) |
| Warm Up | 1’32.422 Fabio Quartararo (See here) | (See here) |
| Course | Bagnaia, Bezzecchi, Espargaro (See here) | (See here) |
| Record | 1’31.472 Marco Bezzecchi (See here) | 1’31.340 Francesco Bagnaia (See here) |
The time has come to throw ourselves headlong into the qualifying sessions.
We will start with Q1 where the 2 best times will emerge, drafted..the 2 best drivers. They will join their friends for Q2 to try to get pole position.
A Q1 session which will last 15 min
13 drivers will take part…including Quartararo and Zarco
Let’s go !!
Grand Prix Qualification-1 Standings MotoGP of the Netherlands 2024 in Assen:
Credit ranking: MotoGP.com
