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Dutch MotoGP - Friday LIVE!

Live updates, quotes and results from Friday MotoGP practice at Assen!

Moto3 Assen - Free Practice (1) Results

Free Practice (1) results from the 2019 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix at Assen, round 8 of 19.

Miller: Rins flipped me off as he overtook!

'He came past me with his elbow on the ground and flipped me off with one hand in the air! That tells me the Suzuki is turning pretty bloody good there!' – Jack Miller on Alex Rins.

New Honda fairing among Lorenzo updates

Repsol Honda's Jorge Lorenzo expects to debut his 2019 MotoGP fairing update at Assen this weekend.

Nakagami: 2019 Honda 'completely different concept'

Takaaki Nakagami talks debut test on a 2019 Honda, hoping to get the latest factory machinery for 2020.

Alex Marquez focusing on Moto2 title before MotoGP future

Alex Marquez’s priority is becoming Moto2 world champion before turning his attention to a potential move up to MotoGP

Marquez to continue with test parts, won’t try Lorenzo fairing

Marc Marquez to trial parts he experimented with at the Catalan MotoGP test at Assen but won’t use the new fairing Jorge Lorenzo is expected to try

Honda Team Asia unveils 60th anniversary RC143 livery

Special RC143 livery for Honda Team Asia at Assen.

Miller poised for new Pramac Ducati deal

Jack Miller close to new Ducati MotoGP contract, both Pramac riders to receive 2020 factory machines.

Quartararo: I am almost at 100%

Fabio Quartararo rates his fitness at “almost 100%” following arm pump surgery last month as he looks to carry momentum from his maiden MotoGP podium

Marquez still bracing for “a few races where we will struggle”

Marc Marquez may have taken a decisive victory at the Catalan MotoGP last time out to strengthen his championship lead but he s taking little for granted

Rossi: Two years without a victory

'My past is fantastic and I'm very proud of my career, but if you want to continue you have to work on the future' - Valentino Rossi.

Rins expecting another big Assen battle

Alex Rins expecting plenty of 'fights and overtakes' in this weekend's Dutch MotoGP at Assen.

Rins expecting another big Assen battle

Alex Rins expecting plenty of 'fights and overtakes' in this weekend's Dutch MotoGP at Assen.

Lorenzo arrival 'forced Marquez not to lower standards'

Jorge Lorenzo may be yet to challenge team-mate Marc Marquez, but his arrival at Repsol Honda 'forced Marquez not to lower his standards' resulting in a 'devastating' message to his rivals.

Dovizioso: No time to linger on points lost

Andrea Dovizioso calls for 'calm' after Catalunya DNF hands big MotoGP points lead to Marc Marquez, new Ducati chassis a 'maybe' for Assen.

'Practically impossible' - Vinales turns focus to podiums, 2020

With his 2019 MotoGP title chances all but over, Maverick Vinales to 'concentrate on as many podiums as possible, with an eye on the future and next season'.

Aleix Espargaro plans Assen return

Aleix Espargaro planning to be back on track at this weekend's Dutch MotoGP.

Lorenzo confident of repeating Catalunya speed

Aside from the end result, Jorge Lorenzo's Barcelona weekend was his 'most consistent' and 'competitive' so far at Honda, thinks 'we can again have the speed' at Assen.

Marquez: You need to be very precise

Marc Marquez says the fast changes of direction are key to being strong at Assen, but will that suit the physical nature of this year's Repsol Honda?

Michelin: The ideal amount of MotoGP wheelspin…

What is the optimum amount of wheelspin for a MotoGP rear tyre?

Quartararo: We know exactly what our goal is

Rookie star Fabio Quartararo pledges to 'keep calm' following debut MotoGP podium in Barcelona, 2019 target unchanged.

Bautista: I didn’t expect to see Rea ahead of me

Alvaro Bautista says recovering from a tough start to his Assen race weekend to take a double victory was a relief but was surprised by Jonathan Rea.

Rea: I’m maximising Kawasaki potential

Jonathan Rea is content with a double podium at Assen having felt he maximised the potential with his factory Kawasaki ZX-10RR

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