Interviews and reactions
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"We can have good races here" - Balaton Park earns early plaudits
Each manufacturer’s test rider took to the Hungarian track to gather crucial data ahead of MotoGP™’s debut in August
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"We're hungry for that victory" - Viñales
The Tech3 rider feels that a big result for KTM is just around the corner, having taken an impressive P5 in Assen
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Word on the Grid: "Expectations were much higher"
Hear the thoughts of the premier class's finest after our annual visit to Assen
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"I want to take the positives, and that is we fought in the race" - Bagnaia
Identifying the key differences between himself and race winner Marc Marquez, #63 believes he and his team are on the right path in their push to return to winning form
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Bezzecchi: I had fun, but it was impossible to attack Marc
The Aprilia ace charged to a double podium in Assen and despite piling the pressure on the race winner, he couldn't find the key move
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Marc Marquez: I feel I wasn't the fastest out there, but we won
After a brilliant victory, the #93 hit back at Alex Marquez's critics after his Assen win, vowing to support his brother’s recovery as he pushes towards a seventh MotoGP title
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Rivola on Martin: Either we find an agreement or we go to court
Watch the full media debrief from the Aprilia Racing CEO in Assen
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint!
Hear from some stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Dutch GP
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Quartararo targets Sunday turnaround: "We have to start like we did today"
While the #20 again blazed around the track in qualifying to claim a fourth pole of the year, he hopes he and his team can find pace to go the distance
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"It's been a long, long time!" - Bezzecchi delivers for Aprilia again
The Italian bagged a first Sprint podium in 32 attempts at Assen, capitalising on his season-best qualifying, giving optimism for Sunday's showdown
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Marc Marquez: I wasn't betting on myself today
An incredible launch from the line teed up Sprint glory in Assen for the #93, showing few ill effects from a pair of heavy crashes on Friday
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"Hopefully we turn this pole into a great Sunday" - Q2 reaction
Hear the immediate thoughts of Fabio Quartararo, Pecco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez as they bagged the top three places in Dutch GP qualifying
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Battered, bruised but never beaten: Marc Marquez all smiles after tough outing
One trip to the gravel in the morning, and another to end Practice, yet the #93 remains undeterred for the rest of the weekend
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Bezzecchi P4 but hungry for more: "Our bike is still nervous"
In what proved an attritional day, the Aprilia rider showed glimpses of what the RS-GP is capable of in a positive outing
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Acosta leads KTM's charge with Friday P3: "We have to be happy"
Content with his efforts from the opening day's runs, the Spaniard reflects on KTM's turnaround in form at Assen
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"We've found something else" - Quartararo flies to Friday P1
It's a return to form for the Yamaha star who leads the runnings after Day 1 in Assen
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“I need a winning project now” - Quartararo ramps up pressure on Yamaha
The 2021 Champion has one more year on his current deal, with Technical Director Max Bartolini tasked with developing a race-winning package
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Which rival's riding style has impressed current stars the most?
Pedrosa? Lorenzo? Bagnaia? Four riders who know what it takes to win reflect on the most technically brilliant opponents they've faced
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Alex Marquez plots Assen assault to close title deficit
The #73 sits 40 points behind his elder brother in the standings, but feels a new opportunity is set to present itself in the Netherlands
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"The potential is there" - Viñales aiming high in Assen
Convinced that recent results don't reflect recent performances, Maverick prepares for take off at Assen's 'Cathedral of Speed'
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What is Marc Marquez' state of mind ahead of Assen visit?
The Cathedral of Speed has often seen varying performances through the years from the #93, and he's highly aware of the threat posed by Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia
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Bagnaia ready to bounce back: "Assen is arriving at a good moment"
One week on from home heartbreak, Pecco still feels there's room for improvement but is encouraged by his epic battle with Marc Marquez last time out
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Aleix Espargaro on factory Honda debut, renewing rivalries with Morbidelli
The #41 replaces the injured Luca Marini in Assen, while he opened up on his pro-cycling debut and his recent war of words with Franco Morbidelli
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to a brilliant Italian GP
Hear the thoughts of the premier class's finest after our annual visit to Tuscany
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Bagnaia: "I don't want to keep watching them from behind"
A bruising home GP leaves the Ducati star frustrated by a familiar struggle, with no clear fix in sight
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"Happy and proud to defend the red colours" - Marquez magic in Mugello
Jeered on Saturday, the #93 delivered the perfect response with a stunning 93rd win, then saluted Ducati and the Italian fans
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"A nice, hard fight" - Alex Marquez battles to yet another podium
It's P2 again for the rider second in the Championship, but he admits he had been hoping for more from his visit to Mugello
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"All in!" - Diggia reaps reward of win it or bin it approach
The #49 stole P3 late on from home favourite Pecco Bagnaia in Mugello, but it was just reward for a superb ride from P7 on the grid
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Word on the Grid: "My start was insane - a rocket launch!"
Hear from some stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Italian GP
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“It’s obvious we have a good opportunity tomorrow” - Viñales
He’s quick, he’s calm, and he’s close, but is #12 ready to steal the show on Ducati's home turf?