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Marc Márquez triumphs at Assen with a strategic win

June 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team celebrated victory in the Grand Prix of the Netherlands with Marc Márquez, who claimed his third consecutive Sunday race win – a feat he hadn’t achieved in six years – while […]

Niccolò Canepa Comments: Round 3 – Assen WorldSBK

April 16, 2025 Michael Le Pard

It was a big weekend for Yamaha in the third round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship with strong results in WorldSSP300, the R9 continuing to impress in Supersport, the return of the WorldWCR […]

Bittersweet Sunday for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team at Assen.

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Sunday at the Pirelli Dutch Round ends with mixed emotions for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. Alvaro Bautista takes his Ducati Panigale V4R to Parc Ferme twice (P3 in SPR and P2 in Race-2), […]

WorldSBK in Assen: Victory and valuable world championship points

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Assen. For BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Assen (NED) was an eventful weekend highlighted by an outstanding victory from Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) in […]

Gardner Storms to Podium with Superb Race 2 in Assen

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner delivered a fantastic podium finish in the final feature race of the weekend at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, claiming third place in Round 3 of the FIM World Superbike Championship. The day […]

Öncü and Manzi take R9 to 1-2 finish in Assen Race 2

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Can Öncü returned to the top step of the podium with an emotional victory at the TT Circuit Assen on Sunday, coming out on top of a last-lap battle with Yamaha rival Stefano Manzi to […]

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha Win in Assen!

April 13, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha Win in Assen! Andrea Locatelli stormed to his first-ever WorldSBK race win for Pata Maxus Yamaha in Race 2 at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, today. The sensational […]

Perfect race for Bulega who dominates Assen Saturday

April 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Nicolò Bulega dominates Race 1 of the Pirelli Dutch Round, finishing under the chequered flag with an advantage of almost eight seconds over Locatelli (Yamaha). The Italian rider immediately took the lead at the first […]

Gardner and Aegerter push for top five finish in Assen Race 1

April 12, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter push for top five finish in Assen Race 1 Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner delivered a strong showing in Race 1 at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, claiming valuable points for GYTR […]

Nicolò Bulega leads the way on Friday at Assen. P5 for Bautista

April 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Bulega leads the way on Friday at Assen. P5 for Bautista. The Pirelli Dutch Round free practice concluded with Nicolò Bulega and Alvaro Bautista in first and fifth place, respectively, in the combined standings. After […]

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday

April 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Locatelli and Pata Maxus Yamaha on the Pace in Assen with Fourth Fastest on Friday Andrea Locatelli continued his 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship campaign in fine form during Friday Free Practice alongside Jason O’Halloran […]

GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen

April 11, 2025 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha Evaluate Race Options on Opening Day in Assen Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner returned to action at the legendary TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands, as Round 3 of the 2025 WorldSBK […]

Iconic ‘Cathedral of Speed’ in Assen (Netherlands) hosts third round of 2025 WorldSBK season

April 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Circuit TT Assen will host the third round of the 2025 WorldSBK season, which begins tomorrow with free practice at 10:20 a.m. (CEST). The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team comes to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ […]

Pata Maxus Yamaha Look to Maximise Podium Opportunities in Assen

April 8, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Assen awaits for Andrea Locatelli and Jason O’Halloran as Pata Maxus Yamaha prepare for Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship, at the Dutch Round from 11-13 April. The site of his maiden […]

Large and dedicated crowd of MotoGP fans at famous TT Circuit Assen

July 1, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round eight of 2024 MotoGP world championship was the first of two Grand Prix fixtures in a row and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed their efforts at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands […]

MotoGP 2024 – Round 08 of 20 TT Circuit Assen

June 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

A three-week mini break in the 2024 MotoGP calendar allowed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to refresh and reset for the Dutch and German Grand Prix double. The first day of consequential action at the […]

Masterful performance for the reigning world champion at MotoGP Assen

June 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo Team victorious in Assen Sprint Race. Bastianini fights his way to fourth place • Second position for Jorge Martín with Pramac Racing Team’s Ducati Francesco Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo […]

Pirelli rewrites all the records in Assen Moto2 & Moto3

June 30, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli rewrites all the records in Assen; victory for Ogura in Moto2™ and Ortolá in Moto3™ New all-time lap records, race lap records and races much faster than in 2023: these are the results of […]

Bagnaia and Ducati Lenovo Team top day one at Assen Bastianini is eighth

June 29, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has topped the timesheets in the opening day of action at the TT Circuit Assen, the venue hosting the eighth Grand Prix of the 2024 MotoGP season. Francesco Bagnaia finished both […]

Returns to the Cathedral of Speed in Assen for 2024 MotoGP Season

June 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

After the Ducati Lenovo Team’s extraordinary one-two finish at their home round in Mugello three weeks ago, the MotoGP World Championship returns to the track this weekend in the Netherlands for the eighth round of […]

Successful Super Weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Assen and Le Mans

April 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Victory and podiums for the BMW M 1000 RR in WorldSBK and FIM EWC: Successful Super Weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Assen and Le Mans. 21.04.2024 PRESS RELEASE Two World Championship events with the BMW […]

Crazy Saturday at Assen WorldSSP: incredible comeback from P22 to first

April 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Crazy Saturday at Assen. Bautista battles for the win but is halted by the red flag with Bulega eleventh. Huertas completes an incredible comeback in WorldSSP: from P22 to first Unpredictable weather makes Saturday in […]

Not an easy day with the weather at WorldSBK Assen

April 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Gardner third for GYTR GRT Yamaha on opening day in Assen Remy Gardner was third quickest as the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team returned to action at the iconic TT circuit Assen for the third […]

Brazilian rookie Mario Salles takes first pole position in R3 bLU cRU World Cup at TT Circuit Assen

April 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Brazilian rookie Mario Salles took his first pole position in the R3 bLU cRU World Cup on Friday at the TT Circuit Assen despite a crash and extremely difficult track conditions. FP was held in […]

Extremely harsh weather welcomed WorldSBK TT Circuit riders in Assen Netherlands

April 18, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The iconic “Cathedral of Speed” (Assen, Netherlands) to hosts the third round of the 2024 WorldSBK and WorldSSP season Extremely harsh weather welcomed the WorldSBK paddock, which this weekend will kick off the third round […]

Follow these riders’ footsteps and pursue your dream of racing full-time by signing up to join 2024 R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup

December 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup After another successful season in 2023, aspiring young racers can now sign up for the renamed 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM […]

MV AGUSTA RETURNS TO THE CATHEDRAL OF SPEED TABAC Classic GP Assen

July 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

MV Agusta joins the TABAC Classic GP Assen in an event partnership which marks the return of the Italian motorcycle brand from Schiranna to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’, where it took no less than 35 […]

Wonderful unpredictable MotoGP Assen race for Ducati

June 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bagnaia takes his fourth GP win of the year at Assen ahead of Bezzecchi, DNF for Bastianini Francesco Bagnaia got the better of yesterday’s Sprint winner Marco Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing) to take his fourth GP […]

TOP FIVE AFTER ASSEN SPRINT AS MOTOGP GETS FAST AGAIN IN THE NETHERLANDS

June 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The TT Circuit Assen brings MotoGP to the end of an intense three-week back-to-back stint of Grands Prix and Red Bull KTM charged into the Saturday agenda of round eight of the series with Brad […]

Michael van der Mark replaced until further notice in FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK)

May 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Tom Sykes (GBR) is returning temporarily to the BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK family and to the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The 37-year-old British rider will replace injured Michael van der Mark (NED) until […]

Bautista-Ducati hat trick with Pirelli SC1 front and SCX B0800 rear

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is once again uncatchable in Spain, winning all the races; first win for Sofuoglu and historic one-two for MV Agusta in WorldSSP with Gennai winning in WorldSSP300 After dominating in Phillip Island […]

Motivated and looking for redemption at WorldSSP Barcelona

May 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is ready for the “Home GP” at Barcelona. Rinaldi is motivated and looking for redemption. Bulega to defend leadership in WorldSSP The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already hard at work at the […]

Ever-passionate Dutch fans cheer WorldSBK Assen famous fast speeds

April 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Dosoli Debrief: Plenty of Podiums in Assen, But Work Still to be Done The third round of the FIM Superbike World Championship was a successful one for Yamaha across the board as podiums were sealed […]

Thrilled with Top Independent Rider Status Awarded at Assen

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Thrilled with Fourth and Top Independent Rider Status, Gardner Grabs Great Sixth Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner enjoyed a good Sunday in Assen, as the Swiss rider impressed in Race 2 and managed an […]

Ducati makes history by winning all races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP Assen

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aruba.it Racing and Ducati write a page of history at “The Cathedral of Speed”. Bautista and Bulega win all the races in WorldSBK and WorldSSP. The Spanish rider also gives Borgo Panigale victory #400. Top […]

WorldSBK weekend of mixed feelings for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in Assen

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced a weekend of mixed emotions at the opening round of the European leg of this season’s FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in Assen, the Netherlands. Scott Redding (GBR) from the […]

Pole position and victory in WorldSSP for Ducati at Assen

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista dominates Saturday at Assen. Rinaldi in difficulty (P15). Memorable day also for Bulega with Pole position and victory in WorldSSP It was an extraordinary Saturday for Alvaro Bautista at the TT Circuit of Assen. […]

Solid Points for Strong Late Charge WorldSBK Yamaha at Assen

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Aegerter Produces a Strong Late Charge, Solid Points for Gardner in Assen Race 1 GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s riders Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner scored good points in Race 1 in Assen, with the […]

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s dream: To win Assen WorldSBK

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu and Locatelli Lock Out Third and Fourth in Assen Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli recovered well after a difficult Friday to take a well-earned third-place podium and […]

Alvaro Bautista in control after Friday WorldSSP free practices at Assen

April 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Friday’s free practices for Pirelli Dutch Round ended with Alvaro Bautista in first place and Michael Rinaldi – who was forced to miss FP2 due to a technical problem – in sixteenth. The Spaniard appeared […]

Cathedral of Speed and Start of European WorldSBK season

April 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After a break of a few weeks, the European leg of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) begins this weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The iconic TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round […]

Incredible victory in Assen with Ducati team’s 60th win in MotoGP

June 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Ducati doubles up in The Netherlands with Marco Bezzecchi second with the Desmosedici GP of the VR46 Racing Team Pecco Bagnaia returned to winning ways at the Dutch GP, held this afternoon at the iconic […]

Get to Grips With Unpredictable Assen MotoGP Grand Prix

June 25, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 25. Alex Rins: 9th – 1’32.307 (+ 0.803) Joan Mir: 14th – Q1 Saturday in Assen remained dry for all the top class sessions allowing the riders to get […]

Tops the timesheets in Friday free practice at Dutch MotoGP Assen

June 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia was the fastest rider on the first day of free practice for the Dutch GP, the eleventh round of the 2022 MotoGP season, held this weekend at the iconic TT Circuit Assen.The Italian […]

Yamaha Motivated by Strong WorldSBK Assen Performance

April 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen hosted the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship and its supporting classes last weekend, with Yamaha battling for victory in all three races and enjoying an improved performance compared to its last […]

Assen BMW Motorrad Motorsport: moving in the right direction

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport took the hoped-for step forward at the second race weekend of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2022 (WorldSBK) at Assen (NED). The best result was recorded by Scott Redding (GBR) from […]

Crashes and metatarsal bone fracture at WorldSBK Assen

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Unfortunate Sunday for GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK in Assen In Sunday’s races at the Assen round of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship, GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff scored points with seventh in […]

Dutch Double for Dominant Dominique Aegerter in Assen

April 24, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter secured a perfect Dutch double for his Ten Kate Yamaha team this weekend, storming to his third victory of the 2022 FIM Supersport World Championship. Dominique Aegerter put on a dominant display this […]

Ducati haven’t ridden at this WorldSSP circuit for three years

April 23, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team felt extremely positive about Friday’s free practice session at the Dutch Round, the second leg of the 2022 WorldSBK season. At the TT Circuit in Assen, Alvaro Bautista proved […]

Assen’s Cathedral of Speed hosts second round of 2022 WorldSBK season

April 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team is already at work preparing the Ducati Panigale V4R for the second round of the 2022 WorldSBK season, which will be staged this weekend at the iconic TT Circuit of Assen (Netherlands).Alvaro Bautista comes to […]

WorldSBK: Heading to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’ at Assen

April 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The next stop of the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) will lead BMW Motorrad Motorsport to the famous ‘Cathedral of Speed’. The TT Circuit at Assen (NED) will host round two of the season […]

MotorLand Aragón: Highs and lows for BMW Motorrad Motorsport at 2022 WorldSBK season-opener

April 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. The 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) kicked off at MotorLand Aragón. BMW Motorrad Motorsport experienced an opening weekend of highs and lows in Spain. Competing for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team were […]

2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Announced

January 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to unveil the calendar for the 2022 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup, which will once again support the FIM Superbike World Championship at six rounds. After a successful […]

2022 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar has been released

October 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released, comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup legendary TT Circuit Assen

July 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Round three of the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup was back in action last weekend at the legendary TT Circuit Assen, where Spanish youngster Iker Garcia Abella extended his championship lead to 39 points […]

Round five FIM Superbike World Championship Assen

July 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

At round five of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Assen, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldBSK’s Andrea Locatelli scored his maiden podium, while teammate Toprak Razgatlıoğlu lost important points for the championship following a Turn […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport gave strong performance in Saturday’s race Assen

July 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport gave a strong performance in Saturday’s race at Assen (NED) to confirm the upward trend in the FIM Superbike World Championship, but a serious accident for Jonas Folger (GER) overshadowed the […]

WorldSBK Team riders show fighting spirit and strong chasing performances

July 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Assen. The two riders from the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team showed fighting spirit to deliver convincing performances once again in Sunday’s race in the FIM Superbike World Championship at Assen (NED). In the Superpole race, […]

Aegerter Extends WorldSSP Championship Lead with Dominant Double at Assen

July 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Dominique Aegerter completed a perfect FIM Supersport World Championship weekend in the Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team’s home round at Assen, taking pole position, fastest lap, and a pair of stunning victories to extend […]

Positive feelings of the morning are confirmed for Ducati at Assen

July 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The first day of free practice of the Prosecco DOC Dutch Round offers positive indications to Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi who both focus mainly on the race pace through the two sessions. FP1 Scott Redding […]

Yamaha Red Flagged as front tire destroyed at WorldSBK Assen

July 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Third in Red-Flagged Assen Race 1, Locatelli Equals Career-Best Fifth Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK racer Toprak Razgatlıoğlu stayed in the fight for the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship title by finishing on […]

Mixed feelings at WorldSBK Saturday Assen

July 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Assen. BMW Motorrad Motorsport gave a strong performance in Saturday’s race at Assen (NED) to confirm the upward trend in the FIM Superbike World Championship, but a serious accident for Jonas Folger (GER) overshadowed the […]

WorldSBK returns to the Cathedral of Speed

July 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to the ‘Cathedral of Speed’. Having taken a year’s break due to the crisis, the FIM Superbike World Championship is returning to the TT Circuit at Assen (NED) this coming […]

What does Oss Valkenswaard Lierop and Assen have in common? MXGP

July 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of the Netherlands took place at the sandy Oss circuit for the fourth round of 2021 MXGP and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were able to clinch both MXGP motos as Tony […]

Second Yamaha R6 bike for Yamaha WorldSSP Team

June 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

From the Assen FIM Supersport World Championship round, the Evan Bros Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team has announced it will run a second Yamaha R6 bike for Péter Sebestyén for the remainder of the season. […]

First and Second for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Assen

June 28, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP secured a one-two finish this weekend as MotoGP returned to Assen for round nine of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Fabio Quartararo rode a stunning race to claim his fourth victory […]

Ducati forced to retire following crash at Dutch GP Assen

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pecco Bagnaia finished sixth at the MotoGP Dutch GP, held this afternoon at the TT Circuit of Assen. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, who started from the front row of the grid from the third […]

Rain stayed away from MotoGP TT Circuit of Assen Saturday morning

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Grid positions for DutchGP: Alex Rins: 7th – 1’32.597 (+ 0.783) Joan Mir: 10th – 1’32.748 (+ 0.934) The rain stayed away from the TT Circuit of Assen […]

Yellow flags and chequered flags at MotoGP Assen

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Second top six qualification position in succession for Oliveira – 13th and highest grid slot so far for Iker Lecuona – Binder misses out on possible Q2 slot after waved yellow flags in Q1 […]

Big steps forward for Ducati at MotoGP TT Circuit Assen

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia will start from the front row of the grid in tomorrow’s Dutch GP at the historic TT Circuit in Assen. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, fourteenth after yesterday’s two sessions, could not gain […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JUNE 26-27TH

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 25. The fourth and final weekend of June is the busiest of the year so far for global Suzuki race teams with MotoGP, Superbike and Motocross action taking place […]

Next fast-paced 2021 MotoGP World Championship race is Holland

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 23. The next stop on the fast-paced 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is Holland and the iconic track of Assen. This comes just days after the German Grand Prix […]

Back on track at Assen for the last MotoGP

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Less than a week after the German GP – which saw Pecco Bagnaia finishing in fifth and Jack Miller in sixth place – the Ducati Lenovo Team is ready to resume action at the famous […]

WorldSBK Team Garrett Gerloff make his MotoGP Assen race debut

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff will make his MotoGP race debut this weekend at TT Circuit Assen, riding for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Dutch TT in place of the injured Franco […]

2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup

June 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This is the 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup The highly anticipated Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup will kick off with the first round at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy, in […]