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MotoGP | 24 June 2026

Ducati Lenovo Team: stop at the Cathedral of Speed to reconfirm themselves among the protagonists

Any time to archive the extraordinary weekend in Brno and it is already time for the Ducati Lenovo Team to fire up the engines again. The MotoGP paddock moves without pause to the Netherlands for the tenth round of the 2026 season, on the circuit that represents the very essence of world motorcycling: the historic TT Circuit Assen. Ducati boasts an incredible streak of successes on this track, starting from the first triumph in 2008 by Stoner, passing through the three splendid consecutive victories of Francesco Bagnaia in 2022, 2023, and 2024, up to the absolute masterpiece achieved by Marc Márquez in 2025.

Marc arrives in Assen after two consecutive victories conquered in the Hungarian and Czech Republic Grands Prix. For the Spaniard, the Dutch track represents a very demanding test from a physical point of view. Despite not being among the tracks that best suit his riding style, Marc has already shown in the past that he can be extremely fast on this layout.

Pecco Bagnaia also approaches the Dutch round being able to count on a solid streak of positive results. With as many as four consecutive podiums to his credit and after having shone in the latest Sprint Race in the Czech Republic, won authoritatively, Pecco finds a track he profoundly loves. Making a further step forward with the Desmosedici GP and continuing to be constantly competitive are the goals.

Marc Márquez #93 Ducati Lenovo Team
"Assen is a beautiful track, extremely fast and technical, but to be honest, it is not one of those tracks that naturally suits my style. Even though I have won here in the past or have still managed to be competitive, I have always struggled a bit on this layout, which by the way is very physical, especially in the changes of direction. I took advantage of these days off to rest and recharge my batteries. As we always do, our goal is to reach the 100% day after day, while managing our strength to keep those remaining energies necessary to give our maximum in Sunday's race".

Francesco Bagnaia #63 Ducati Lenovo Team
"On Assen, I don't think there is much to add: it is a real track, beautiful. It is a circuit where I have always felt comfortable and where I have always managed to ride beautifully. We are coming from Brno with great sensations and a good feeling, so I am sure that here too we can be competitive right from the start and do well in both race distances".

Circuit Information

Country: Netherlands
Name: TT Circuit Assen
Circuit record: Bagnaia (Ducati) 01:30.540 - 2024
Maximum speed: Dovizioso (Ducati), 320.8 km/h – 2019
Track length: 4,54 km
Sprint race distance: 13 laps
Race distance: 26 laps
Turns: 18 (12 right, 6 left)

2025 Results
GP Podium: 1° M. Márquez (Ducati); 2° Bezzecchi (Aprilia), 3° Bagnaia (Ducati)
Sprint winner: M. Márquez (Ducati)
Pole Position: Quartararo (Yamaha) 01:30.651
GP Fastest Lap: Bagnaia (Ducati) - 01:32.220

Racing Statistics

Marc Márquez
GPs Starts: 293 (215 x MotoGP, 32 x Moto2, 46 x 125cc)
Wins: 101 (75 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 10 125cc)
Podiums: 167 (128 MotoGP + 25 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
Sprint wins: 18
Pole positions: 104 (76 MotoGP + 14 Moto2 + 14 125cc)
World Titles: 9 (MotoGP 2025, MotoGP 2019, MotoGP 2018, MotoGP 2017, MotoGP 2016, MotoGP 2014, MotoGP 2013, Moto2 2012, 125cc 2010)

Francesco Bagnaia
GPs Starts 243 (138 x MotoGP, 36 x Moto2, 69 x Moto3)
Wins: 41 (31 MotoGP + 8 Moto2 + 2 Moto3)
Podiums: 86 (63 MotoGP + 16 Moto2 + 7 Moto3)
Sprint wins: 14
Pole positions: 35 (28 MotoGP + 6 Moto2 + 1 Moto3)
World Titles: 3 (MotoGP 2023, MotoGP 2022, Moto2 2018)

Info Championship

Rider Standings
Marc Márquez (#93 Ducati Lenovo Team) -140 points - 4°
Francesco Bagnaia (#63 Ducati Lenovo Team) – 127 points - 7°

Constructors Standings
Ducati – 262 points - 2°

Team Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team – 267 points - 2°