Marc Márquez struggled to find his rhythm at the Assen MotoGP on Friday, finishing 5th in practice. He expressed concerns about the high risk involved in the race.
What happened?
Marc Márquez had a tough time during Friday's practice session, with his helmet and left glove off in the gravel at one point. He seemed okay but needed medical assistance.
Why it matters for Marc Márquez
The Assen MotoGP is a critical race for Marc Márquez, and his struggles in practice may impact his performance on Sunday. He will need to regroup and focus on improving his speed.
What comes next?
Marc Márquez will look to bounce back on Saturday, with qualifying scheduled to take place. He will aim to secure a strong starting position to give himself the best chance of success on Sunday.
The Assen MotoGP has been marked by high temperatures, with Jorge Martin comparing the heat to that experienced in India in 2023. Martin finished 9th in practice and expressed concerns about the health implications of racing in such conditions.
Marc Márquez's brother, Alex Márquez, was involved in a crash during practice, and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The incident occurred at turn 11, the same place where Fermin Aldeguer crashed earlier.
Marco Bezzecchi topped the practice session, with Raul Fernandez finishing second. The Aprilia riders have shown strong pace throughout the season, and will be looking to build on this momentum on Sunday.
The new start procedure in MotoGP has been a topic of discussion, with Fabio Di Giannantonio describing it as 'a little bit scary'. The procedure, which does not involve the use of front devices, is intended to improve safety.
Marc Márquez will be looking to improve his performance on Saturday, and secure a strong result on Sunday. With the high temperatures and challenging track conditions, it promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race.
The Assen MotoGP is scheduled to take place on Sunday, with the race set to start at 14:00 local time. Marc Márquez will be looking to bounce back from his struggles in practice, and secure a strong result in front of the Dutch crowd.
On Friday, Marc Márquez finished 5th in practice, with a time of 1:33.821. He will be looking to improve on this performance on Saturday, and secure a strong starting position for the race on Sunday.
The MotoGP championship is heating up, with several riders in contention for the title. Marc Márquez will be looking to make a strong push for the championship, starting with a good result at the Assen MotoGP.