2019 FIM MotoGP World Championship

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 30, 2019

Race Results (all on Michelin tires):

1. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 26 laps, total race time 40:55.415

2. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), -4.854 seconds

3. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), -9.738

4. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), -14.147

5. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), -14.467 

6. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), -14.794

7. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), -18.361

8. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), -24.268

9. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), -26.496 

10. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), -26.997

11. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), -28.732

12. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), -34.095

13. Miguel Oliveira, Portugal (KTM), -34.181

14. Francesco Bagnaia, Italy (Ducati), -34.249

15. Hafizh Syahrin, Malaysia (KTM), -34.494

16. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), -48.357

17. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), -1 lap

18. Johann Zarco, France (KTM), -10, DNF, retired

19. Takaaki Nakagami (Honda), -22 laps, DNF, crash

20. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha), -22 laps, DNF, crash

21. Alex Rins (Suzuki), -24 laps, DNF, crash

(Above) Maverick Vinales (12). Photo courtesy of Dorna.

More, from a press release issued by Dorna:

Marquez and comes out on top at Assen

An unstoppable force met an oft-immovable Marquez in the Dutch TT, with the two going head-to-head

Sunday, 30 June 2019

Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) has taken a stunning Grand Prix win at the Motul TT Assen, stalking the front before striking for the lead and stretching his legs to pull away from reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) followed up his record-breaking pole position on Saturday with another podium, impressing once again even as he continues to recover from arm pump surgery.

Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) took the holeshot from third on the grid, the Suzuki man streaking away from the line and soon joined by impressive rookie teammate Joan Mir as he slotted into second. Quartararo didn’t retain P1 but he stayed third after a solid start, with eventual winner Viñales the man initially losing out a little. Marquez was next up, with Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) harrying teammate Danilo Petrucci just behind.

At the start of Lap 2 Viñales made his first move to take Marquez, but then all eyes on were the lead as Rins suddenly slid out…leaving Mir under the pressure of leading a premier class race for the first time, and Quartararo in second for a rookie 1-2. The number 36 then headed a bit wide and the number 20 sliced through, with Viñales taking over in second and Marquez up into third.

Mir had been shuffled back into fourth but Dovizioso soon struck, having passed teammate Petrucci to begin his assault on the front, before there was another strike of bad luck lightning as Viñales headed wide from the lead. Marquez took over, stalking Quartararo, with Dovizioso then within touching distance of the number 12 Yamaha as he got shuffled back. Marquez tried to attack, Quartararo resisted, and Viñales was then back on their tail and it was a trio locked together in the lead.

That was how it would stay for much of the race. Viñales overcooked Turn 1 but reeled them back in, Marquez attacked Quartararo a lap later after a wobble for the Frenchman, and then Marquez had his own moment and the rookie was back in the lead. The trio were once again line astern, uneasily holding station.

With 11 to go, Viñales broke the stalemate. He attacked Marquez and got through before then homing in on Quartararo, pouncing where Marquez had earlier as the Frenchman struggled again with a bit of a wobble at high speed. But a small error soon after cost him and Marquez took over in P1. Would that be the number 93’s chance to pull the pin?

No chance. Viñales sliced back through as swiftly as he could, and the two were starting to gap Quartararo behind. With six laps to go they were still both locked together and there was nothing in it, but gradually then, Viñales started taking a tenth here and a tenth there.

Finally, it seemed the number 12 had broken the Honda rider. The top three had all had their share of mini dramas during the race, but Viñales was then pitch perfect to the flag. Eventually, the gap was nearly five seconds over the line and the Spaniard celebrated in style. It’s his first win since Phillip Island last year, Yamaha’s first of the season and one of his most impressive rides.

Quartararo took his second podium in succession in third as he managed to last the distance, ever-impressive as he continues to makes waves in MotoGP™. Dovizioso was the man behind him, locked in battle with Petrucci and Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) for much of the race and coming out on top. Morbidelli eventually just beat Petrucci to complete the top five and equal his best ever premier class result.

Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda Castrol) recovered from a moment to take P7 and overhaul Mir’s impressive performance as the rookie finished eighth, with Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) crossing the line in ninth after a more difficult weekend.

Andrea Iannone (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) completed the top ten for his best result of the season so far and some valuable points, with Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), escaping a battle behind that saw Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) best Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), Francesco Bagnaia (Pramac Racing) and Hafizh Syahrin (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) in the points scorers, with all incredibly close over the line.

There were a few names missing from the finishers along with Rins, the biggest of which was Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). The ‘Doctor’ lost the chance at a ride back through the field as he collided with Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) and both went down, making it a difficult run of three for the number 46 of late.

That’s it from Assen and a classic trio of cat and mouse in the lead. Next up is the Sachsenring and that’s one of Marquez’ signature venues, so there will be some ominous music as the reigning Champion makes the short trip south. But with Viñales on form, Quartararo ever-closer despite his recent surgery and the likes of Rins with speed if not always luck, the last race before the summer break will be unmissable. Tune in as we race again in less than a week, on Sunday 7th July.

Maverick Viñales: “It’s amazing, amazing because I’ve been going through some very tough moments, I’ve been knocked out in three races and had a jump start in Austin, which is the race I felt most prepared. Also in Montmelo I think we had the opportunity to fight for the win. Somehow we found a good step for the races. It’s difficult to believe because I thought I couldn’t make this pace because in the warm up, I was not so bad with used tyres but we were missing a little bit of pace. But finally I was hitting 33s all the time. I was very happy, very happy when increased the line. A lot of press went out, bringing Yamaha to the top is something very special, and in two years we were the only ones to get a victory for Yamaha. I have to say congratulations to the team, they have worked really well since Mugello. What can I say, it’s something unbelievable!”

Race results:

1 – Maverick Viñales (SPA – Yamaha) 40’55.415

2 – Marc Marquez (SPA – Honda) +4.854

3 – Fabio Quartararo* (FRA – Yamaha) +9.738

*Independent Team rider

Fernandez reigns amid Cathedral chaos as Baldassarri and Marquez clash

Spaniard takes his first ever Grand Prix win in a race that sees two key names in the title fight come together

Augusto Fernandez (Flexbox HP 40) is a man in form and the Motul TT Assen saw his run of firsts finally culminate in a first ever Grand Prix as he became the 37th different winner in Moto2™, a fitting statistic for the rider who made his way to the MotoGP™ World Championship racing that very number. The Spaniard was a force to be reckoned with in a manic fight at the front throughout and came through the chaos of a clash between Championship rivals Alex Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) and Lorenzo Baldassarri (Flexbox HP40) to beat Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) to the flag by tenths. Completing the podium after the war of attrition was Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46), with Tom Lüthi (Dynavolt Intact GP) just behind the Italian but the P4 enough for the Swiss veteran to become the new Championship leader.

It was Binder who took the holeshot from P2 on the grid, with Xavi Vierge (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) also able to leapfrog polesitter Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team) in the early stages. Alex Marquez remained P4, with Lüthi making gains into fifth. Sam Lowes (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) was another key player in the group as it remained a tight fight minus Binder, who had begun to make a gap at the front.

Remy Gardner was able to hunt the South African back down soon enough, however, and set about trying to get past. But a wobble for the Aussie dropped him back down to fourth as the front squabble suddenly really set alight. Lowes moved through to attack Binder, Binder hit back, and the lead group set about going to war: Binder, Lowes, Vierge, Fernandez, Marquez, Gardner and Lüthi. Rookies Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Enea Bastianini (Italtrans Racing Team) arrived on the scene soon enough though – joined by Marini.

With 14 to go the first big drama hit as Gardner crashed out, and then Martin tagged Lowes and the Brit went down, taking another player out the group. The Spanish rookie was the next man to crash in the race of attrition, just as teammate Brad Binder was back in front and trying to pull the pin. That set Alex Marquez in motion as the former Championship leader sliced through to lead the chasing pack, eager to close him down on the hunt for a fourth win in a row.

Vierge then crashed, and it was another key moment in the race as Bastianini was caught up in it and Lüthi too, but the Swiss veteran somehow stayed on. At the front, that left four men and soon enough Binder had been caught and passed by Marquez and then both Flexbox HP 40 riders. Then, more drama struck.

With two laps to go Marquez was still ahead, with Baldassarri tagged close behind. But suddenly the Italian went for a move and slid out, taking the former Championship leader with him and leaving Fernandez within touching distance of the win. Able to hold of Binder, he took his first Grand Prix win as the South African got back on the podium and converted a much-improved weekend for KTM into a top haul of points. Marini, able to pick his way through the chaos, completed the podium as he just staved off Lüthi.

Tetsuta Nagashima (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team) took fifth and his best ever result, ahead of a best intermediate class result for Andrea Locatelli (Italtrans Racing Team). Stefano Manzi (MV Agusta Idealavoro Forward) equalled his best Moto2™ result in P7, just behind Locatelli, and took the best result for the new MV Agusta project. Marcel Schrötter (Dynavolt Intact GP) was eighth, with Dominique Aegerter (MV Agusta Idealavoro Forward) adding to the joy for his team with a top ten.

Marco Bezzecchi (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) took his best intermediate class result so far to complete the top ten, ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio (Beta Tools Speed Up). Jake Dixon (Sama Qatar Angel Nieto Team) took his first ever Grand Prix points in P12, as did Lukas Tulovic (Kiefer Racing) after his impressed ride to P13. Joe Roberts (American Racing Team KTM) just beat teammate Iker Lecuona as the two completed the points.

After the chaos and attrition in Assen, it’s Lüthi in the lead now and the Swiss rider has six points of advantage. Marquez drops to second, Baldassarri is now just behind teammate Fernandez…there’s everything to play for in Germany and we’re back in action in just a few days’ time.

Augusto Fernandez: “I’m really happy about my start and my first laps, I put myself in the first positions and in the group on the third or fourth lap. It was very difficult because we were a big group and I was a bit scared about the last laps with that group, because it was like Moto3! But in the end we managed to have a little group with four, and then with Balda’s mistake…I’m sorry about that for the team because we’re also fighting for the team’s Championship but I’m really happy about my race. I saw the opportunity when they crashed and pushed to the limit to get it.”

Race results:

1 – Augusto Fernandez (SPA – Kalex) 38’25.678

2 – Brad Binder (RSA – KTM) +0.612

3 – Luca Marini (ITA – Kalex) +3.686

Arbolino doubles up to beat Dalla Porta in a last-lap scrap

Italian becomes the first rider to win two races this season as he defends in style at the Cathedral

Tony Arbolino (VNE Snipers) has become the first man this season to win two Moto3™ races, with the Italian holding off Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Leopard Racing) to cross the line just 0.045 clear in the Motul TT Assen. Jakub Kornfeil (Redox PrüstelGP) took third and his first podium since Brno last year despite a Long Lap Penalty in the latter stages; the Czech rider leading at the time before the last-gasp drama.

It was Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse) who took the holeshot from pole, with Arbolino slotting in behind him and the huge freight train group at the front stuck line astern in classic Moto3™ style. One of the biggest moves early on saw Kaito Toba (Honda Team Asia) take over at the front and keep it through the final chicane, with the Japanese rider leading the pack over the line with 19 laps to go. A few laps later came another key move: Romano Fenati (VNE Snipers) was up in the top trio taking on Arbolino and Toba from 13th on the grid, and with 16 to go he sliced through to lead but there was plenty more action to come.

Chopping and changing, the fight for the ‘lead’ remained a huge group stretching far beyond the final chicane as the snake of riders threaded the needle towards the line. But after a battle royal of a shuffle, one moment would change that with six laps to go…

Toba collided with Celestino Vietti (Sky Racing Team VR46), taking down Raul Fernandez (Angel Nieto Team) on the outside, and Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) then got caught up in the drama. That created a gap in the group, with Lorenzo Dalla Porta then at the head of train of just seven riders then battling for the win.

Not long after that, Jakub Kornfeil was the man in charge. Hitting the front with a handful of laps to spare, the Czech rider was in some clear air but track limits were about to bite as he was given a Long Lap Penalty. From then, he had three laps to take it and the race result looked like it could all rest on when he did – or even if, with the team putting the pit board out make sure he definitely saw it as soon as possible.

Luckily, he did, and heading into the area to take it released Lorenzo Dalla Porta into the lead with two laps to go. Could the Italian do it and become the 13th different winner in a row? It was all down to the final lap, and the number 48 machine had a duel on his hands against the man who just beat him to the flag at Mugello: Arbolino. Would he wait for a last gasp move?

The number 14 struck just before the final chicane, cleanly getting past and setting up what would become a drag to the line as the kept it pinned and Dalla Porta tried to respond. Sadly for the Leopard Rider, however, he would once again be the bridesmaid rather than the bride, with Arbolino just a whisker ahead to become the first repeat winner and launch himself into the title fight.

Kornfeil had emerged from his penalty into third, and the Czech rider was able to keep it together to stay ahead of another group fight and cross the line for the podium. Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) by half a tenth, with John McPhee (Petronas Sprinta Racing) putting in a stunning ride to complete the top five from outside the top twenty on the grid.

Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia) showed more impressive rookie pace to take P6, ahead of Catalan GP winner Marcos Ramirez (Leopard Racing). Polesitter Antonelli took P8, with Dennis Foggia (Sky Racing Team VR46) and Alonso Lopez (Estrella Galicia 0,0) completing the top ten.

Romano Fenati took P11 after getting shuffled back in the latter stages, ahead of Championship leader Aron Canet (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) after a tougher round for him. Nevertheless, he remains seven points ahead. Kazuki Masaki (BOE Skull Rider Mugen Race) and Filip Salac (Redox PrüstelGP) completed the group fighting it out, with Sergio Garca (Estrella Galicia 0,0) completing the points.

Darryn Binder (CIP – Green Power), Jaume Masia (Bester Capital Dubai) and Albert Arenas (Sama Qatar Angel Nieto Team) were other crashers.

Another classic Moto3™ stunner ends the history-maker of a run, but the Championship is even closer than before. Canet is now only seven points ahead of Dalla Porta, with Antonelli 24 points off the top and Arbolino now moving himself up into a close fourth overall. How will the standings look heading into the summer break? Germany will decide, and we race again in less than a week.

Tony Arbolino: “The first part of the race the pace was not so fast, it was easy, but when Jakub and Dalla Porta were out front Vietti touched me in the last corner and I lost one or two seconds, I had to do a 1:42 to catch the group! Then Kornfeil did the long lap so that was maybe a bit easier.

“I think I passed Dalla Porta in the last straight but I think he didn’t try to pass me again because he was thinking about the Championship, so maybe that made it a bit easier. But ok. Second win, I’m happy, work pays off and let’s go at the Sachsenring!”

Race results:

1 – Tony Arbolino (ITA – Honda) 38’03.113

2 – Lorenzo Dalla Porta (ITA – Honda) +0.045

3 – Jakub Kornfeil (CZE – KTM) +1.562

Indian Motorcycle Lima Half-Mile Presented By Johnny K’s Indian/American Flat Track

Allen County Fairgrounds

Lima, Ohio

June 29, 2019

AFT Production Twins Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 26.430 seconds

2. Broderick Buchan (Kaw), 26.666

3. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 26.738

4. James Rispoli (H-D), 26.739

5. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 26.758

6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 26.855

7. Cody Johncox (Yam), 27.020

8. Ben Lowe (Kaw), 27.181

9. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 27.425

10. J.R. Addison (Kaw), 27.443

11. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.485

12. Shawn Baer (BMW), 27.535

13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 27.590

14. Dan Lowther (Kaw), 28.667

15. Parker Lange (Kaw), 29.075

16. Nick Weimer (Kaw), 29.138

17. Chad Cose (Kaw), no time recorded

AFT Twins Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 25.911
2. Jared Mees (Ind), 25.915
3. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 26.276
4. Bryan Smith (Kaw), 26.338
5. Brandon Price (Ind), 26.387
6. Sammy Halbert (H-D), 26.443
7. Henry Wiles (Ind), 26.456
8. Jarod Vanderkooi (H-D), 26.570
9. JD Beach (Yam), 26.589
10. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), 26.598
11. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 26.614
12. Robert Pearson (Ind), 26.620
13. Jake Johnson (Yam), 26.626
14. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 26.772
15. Justin Jones (Kaw), 26.837
16. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 27.494
17. Jay Maloney (Ind), 27.881
18. Davis Fisher (Ind), 27.947
19. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 28.521
20. Danny Eslick (H-D), 29.028

AFT Singles Free Practice One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Ryan Wells (Yam), 26.702 seconds
2. Shayna Texter (KTM), 26.718
3. Brandon Newman (KTM), 26.865
4. Dalton Gauthier (Hus), 26.942
5. Chad Cose (Hon), 27.038
6. Jeremiah Duffy (Hon), 27.085
7. Cameron Smith (Hon), 27.112
8. Mikey Rush (Hon), 27.135
9. Drew Hart (Hus), 27.173
10. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), 27.204
11. Trent Lowe (Hon), 27.209
12. Jeremy Orr (Hon), 27.246
13. Dan Bromley (KTM), 27.292
14. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 27.343
15. Cole Zabala (Hon), 27.461
16. Jake Fell (Hon), 27.479
17. Jesse Janisch (Yam), 27.492
18. Dawson Schieffer (Yam), 27.560
19. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.578
20. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 27.632
21. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 27.646
22. Matthew Guenther (Yam), 27.656
23. Max Whale (Kaw), 27.724
24. Tristan Avery (KTM), 27.728
25. William Kent (KTM), 27.807
26. Timothy Wells (Hon), 28.076
27. Tanner Dean (Hon), 28.103
28. Hunter Even (Hon), 28.130
29. Hayden Schultz (Hon), 28.224
30. Oliver Brindley (Yam), 28.300
31. Blake Steinwagner (Yam), 28.323
32. Dan Lowther (Hon), 28.333
33. James Ott (Hon), 28.395
34. Trent Pickle (Hon), 28.440
35. Jordan Jean (Hon), 28.454
36. Curtis Vanderkooi (Yam), 28.551
37. Scott Barrett (Hon), 28.575
38. David Wiggin (KTM), 29.046
39. Clayton Isherwood (Hon), 29.271
40. Kevin Walter (Hon), 29.456
41. Garret Wilson (Yam), 29.636
42. Jacob Walter (Hon), 29.875
43. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), no time recorded

AFT Production Twins Qualifying One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Kaw), 25.910 seconds
2. Cody Johncox (Yam), 26.286
3. Broderick Buchan (Kaw), 26.440
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 26.636
5. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 26.655
6. James Rispoli (H-D), 26.809
7. Ben Lowe (Kaw), 26.834
8. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 26.837
9. Cory Texter (Yam), 26.948
10. Shawn Baer (BMW), 26.969
11. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 27.153
12. J.R. Addison (Kaw), 27.248
13. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 27.368
14. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.458
15. Nick Weimer (Kaw), 28.526
16. Parker Lange (Kaw), 28.642
17. Dan Lowther (Kaw), 28.801

AFT Twins Practice Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 25.788 seconds
2. Brandon Price (Ind), 25.963
3. Henry Wiles (Ind), 26.033
4. Jared Mees (Ind), 26.047
5. Jarod Vanderkooi (H-D), 26.049
6. Jake Johnson (Yam), 26.112
7. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 26.156
8. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 26.182
9. JD Beach (Yam), 26.243
10. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 26.330
11. Bryan Smith (Kaw), 26.350
12. Robert Pearson (Ind), 26.450
13. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), 26.451
14. Sammy Halbert (H-D), 26.645
15. Justin Jones (Kaw), 26.780
16. Jay Maloney (Ind), 27.299
17. Davis Fisher (Ind), 27.574
18. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 27.739
19. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 28.212
20. Danny Eslick (H-D), 29.026

AFT Singles Qualifying One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Hon), 26.628 seconds
2. Shayna Texter (KTM), 26.698
3. Mikey Rush (Hon), 26.754
4. Tristan Avery (KTM), 26.907
5. Dalton Gauthier (Hus), 26.975
6. Ryan Wells (Yam), 27.033
7. Trent Lowe (Hon), 27.114
8. Jeremy Orr (Hon), 27.195
9. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 27.216
10. Dan Bromley (KTM), 27.252
11. Brandon Newman (KTM), 27.272
12. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), 27.303
13. Tanner Dean (Hon), 27.312
14. Cameron Smith (Hon), 27.319
15. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 27.322
16. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), 27.331
17. Jeremiah Duffy (Hon), 27.340
18. Jake Fell (Hon), 27.402
19. Drew Hart (Hus), 27.476
20. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 27.496
21. Cole Zabala (Hon), 27.496
22. Dawson Schieffer (Yam), 27.517
23. Max Whale (Kaw), 27.519
24. Hayden Schultz (Hon), 27.654
25. Matthew Guenther (Yam), 27.718
26. Jesse Janisch (Yam), 27.824
27. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.974
28. Hunter Even (Hon), 27.975
29. Blake Steinwagner (Yam), 27.978
30. James Ott (Hon), 28.025
31. Oliver Brindley (Yam), 28.034
32. Timothy Wells (Hon), 28.202
33. Jordan Jean (Hon), 28.294
34. Trent Pickle (Hon), 28.653
35. Scott Barrett (Hon), 28.659
36. Curtis Vanderkooi (Yam), 28.729
37. Dan Lowther (Hon), 28.826
38. David Wiggin (KTM), 29.066
39. Kevin Walter (Hon), 29.076
40. Clayton Isherwood (Hon), 29.117
41. Garret Wilson (Yam), 29.236
42. Jacob Walter (Hon), 29.245
43. William Kent (KTM), no time recorded

AFT Production Twins Qualifying Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Kaw), 26.338 seconds
2. James Rispoli (H-D), 26.571
3. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), 26.780
4. Kolby Carlile (Yam), 26.917
5. Shawn Baer (BMW), 26.955
6. Ben Lowe (Kaw), 27.034
7. J.R. Addison (Kaw), 27.076
8. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.106
9. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), 27.135
10. Cory Texter (Yam), 27.139
11. Cody Johncox (Yam), 27.197
12. Broderick Buchan (Kaw), 27.249
13. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), 27.327
14. Jordan Harris (Kaw), 27.740
15. Parker Lange (Kaw), 28.288
16. Nick Weimer (Kaw), 28.503
17. Dan Lowther (Kaw), 29.182

AFT Twins Qualifying One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Brandon Price (Ind), 25.475 seconds
2. Henry Wiles (Ind), 26.019
3. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), 26.178
4. Briar Bauman (Ind), 26.232
5. Jared Mees (Ind), 26.278
6. Jake Johnson (Yam), 26.308
7. Bryan Smith (Kaw), 26.315
8. Brandon Robinson (Ind), 26.332
9. Bronson Bauman (Ind), 26.505
10. JD Beach (Yam), 26.515
11. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 26.771
12. Robert Pearson (Ind), 26.862
13. Sammy Halbert (H-D), 26.906
14. Davis Fisher (Ind), 27.275
15. Nick Armstrong (Yam), 27.494
16. Jay Maloney (Ind), 27.630
17. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), 27.666
18. Danny Eslick (H-D), 28.791
19. Jarod Vanderkooi (H-D), no time recorded
20. Justin Jones (Kaw), no time recorded

AFT Singles Qualifying Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Mikey Rush (Hon), 26.932 seconds
2. Dalton Gauthier (Hus), 26.968
3. Chad Cose (Hon), 27.079
4. Dallas Daniels (Yam), 27.120
5. Kevin Stollings (Hon), 27.141
6. Brandon Newman (KTM), 27.207
7. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), 27.210
8. Ryan Wells (Yam), 27.250
9. Tristan Avery (KTM), 27.287
10. Shayna Texter (KTM), 27.302
11. Dan Bromley (KTM), 27.309
12. Trent Lowe (Hon), 27.357
13. Jeremy Orr (Hon), 27.407
14. Cameron Smith (Hon), 27.468
15. Andrew Luker (Kaw), 27.519
16. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), 27.543
17. Drew Hart (Hus), 27.561
18. Jake Fell (Hon), 27.611
19. Cole Zabala (Hon), 27.656
20. Jeremiah Duffy (Hon), 27.661
21. Max Whale (Kaw), 27.811
22. Oliver Brindley (Yam), 27.852
23. Blake Steinwagner (Yam), 27.888
24. Dawson Schieffer (Yam), 27.915
25. Matthew Guenther (Yam), 27.957
26. Morgen Mischler (KTM), 27.958
27. Hayden Schultz (Hon), 28.086
28. Timothy Wells (Hon), 28.288
29. James Ott (Hon), 28.347
30. Hunter Even (Hon), 28.455
31. Scott Barrett (Hon), 28.491
32. Jordan Jean (Hon), 28.492
33. David Wiggin (KTM), 28.824
34. Trent Pickle (Hon), 28.858
35. Curtis Vanderkooi (Yam), 28.932
36. Jacob Walter (Hon), 29.261
37. Dan Lowther (Hon), 29.388
38. Kevin Walter (Hon), 29.420
39. Clayton Isherwood (Hon), 29.572
40. Garret Wilson (Yam), 29.610
41. Tanner Dean (Hon), no time recorded
42. William Kent (KTM), no time recorded
43. Jesse Janisch (Yam), no time recorded

AFT Singles Heat Race One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Hon), 5 laps
2. Dan Bromley (KTM), -1.754 seconds
3. Trent Lowe (Hon), -2.687
4. Tristan Avery (KTM), -2.863
5. Jeremy Orr (Hon), -3.830
6. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -5.085
7. Jake Fell (Hon), -5.521
8. Dawson Schieffer (Yam), -6.538
9. Oliver Brindley (Yam), -7.335
10. Hayden Schultz (Hon), -7.793
11. James Ott (Hon), -8.015
12. Scott Barrett (Hon), -10.497
13. David Wiggin (KTM), -11.925
14. Clayton Isherwood (Hon), -14.839

AFT Singles Heat Race Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Shayna Texter (KTM), 5 laps
2. Dalton Gauthier (Hus), -0.762 second
3. Brandon Newman (KTM), -1.690 seconds
4. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -1.887
5. Drew Hart (Hus), -2.353
6. Max Whale (Kaw), -3.784
7. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), -3.890
8. Tanner Dean (Hon), -5.150
9. Matthew Guenther (Yam), -5.673
10. Blake Steinwagner (Yam), -7.634
11. Trent Pickle (Hon), -7.844
12. Timothy Wells (Hon), -8.526
13. Dan Lowther (Hon), -10.853
14. Garret Wilson (Yam), -14.974

AFT Singles Heat Race Three Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Mikey Rush (Hon), 5 laps
2. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), -2.856 seconds
3. Ryan Wells (Yam), -3.145
4. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -3.733
5. Cole Zabala (Hon), -4.700
6. Cameron Smith (Hon), -5.334
7. Jeremiah Duffy (Hon), -6.351
8. Jesse Janisch (Yam), -7.299
9. Andrew Luker (Kaw), -8.808
10. Hunter Even (Hon), -10.970
11. Jordan Jean (Hon), -11.633
12. Curtis Vanderkooi (Yam), -12.315
13. Kevin Walter (Hon), -14.291
14. Jacob Walter (Hon), -16.652

AFT Production Twins Semi Race One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Cory Texter (Yam), 10 laps
2. Chad Cose (Kaw), -1.461 seconds
3. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -2.412
4. Broderick Buchan (Kaw), -2.551
5. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -2.925
6. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -3.996
7. Parker Lange (Kaw), -1 lap
8. Dan Lowther (Kaw), -1 lap, -17.927
9. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -3 laps

AFT Production Twins Semi Race Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. James Rispoli (H-D), 10 laps

2. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -1.211 seconds
3. Cody Johncox (Yam), -1.370
4. Andrew Luker (Kaw), -5.181
5. Shawn Baer (BMW), -8.789
6. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -9.298
7. Nick Weimer (Kaw), -18.861
8. Jordan Harris (Kaw), -10 laps

AFT Singles Semi Race One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Shayna Texter (KTM), 8 laps
2. Dan Bromley (KTM), -2.855 seconds
3. Mikey Rush (Hon), -3.640
4. Ryan Wells (Yam), -5.801
5. Tristan Avery (KTM), -6.156
6. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), -6.351
7. Drew Hart (Hus), -6.391
8. Morgen Mischler (KTM), -7.614
9. Cole Zabala (Hon), -8.281
10. Jeremiah Duffy (Hon), -8.927
11. Brandon Newman (KTM), -10.320
12. Andrew Luker (Kaw), -13.118
13. Dawson Schieffer (Yam), -14.300
14. Matthew Guenther (Yam), -14.432
15. Hayden Schultz (Hon), -14.876

AFT Singles Semi Race Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Hon), 8 laps
2. Dalton Gauthier (Hus), -0.318 second
3. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -1.503 seconds
4. Trent Lowe (Hon), -1.786
5. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -2.375
6. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), -2.477
7. Max Whale (Kaw), -3.701
8. Tanner Dean (Hon), -4.588
9. Cameron Smith (Hon), -5.019
10. Jake Fell (Hon), -6.438
11. Jeremy Orr (Hon), -6.594
12. Jesse Janisch (Yam), -8.156
13. Oliver Brindley (Yam), -10.092
14. Hunter Even (Hon), -11.108
15. Blake Steinwagner (Yam), -12.148

AFT Twins Semi Race One Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Briar Bauman (Ind), 10 laps
2. Jake Johnson (Yam), -7.964 seconds
3. Brandon Price (Ind), -8.188
4. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -11.486
5. Davis Fisher (Ind), -12.166
6. JD Beach (Yam), -15.140
7. Jay Maloney (Ind), -16.381
8. Danny Eslick (H-D), -21.477
9. Brandon Robinson (Ind), -8 laps
10. Justin Jones (Kaw), -9 laps

AFT Twins Semi Race Two Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), 10 laps
2. Jared Mees (Ind), -1.100 seconds
3. Henry Wiles (Ind), -1.143
4. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -4.576
5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -6.466
6. Robert Pearson (Ind), -9.444
7. Sammy Halbert (H-D), -15.124
8. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -18.914
9. Brock Schwarzenbacher (Kaw), -29.551

AFT Production Twins Main Event (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Chad Cose (Kaw), 15 laps
2. Cory Texter (Yam), -00.323 seconds
3. James Rispoli (Har), -03.726
4. J.R. Addison (Kaw), -04.062
5. Kolby Carlile (Yam), -05.139
6. Ryan Varnes (Kaw), -06.714
7. Shawn Baer (BMW), -10.116
8. Cody Johncox (Yam), -11.231
9. Ben Lowe (Kaw), -13.016
10. Andrew Luker (Kaw), -14.014
11. Broderick Buchan (Kaw), -16.022
12. Jeffery Lowery (Kaw), -21.684
13. Parker Lange (Kaw), -27.402
14. Nick Weimer (Kaw), -1 lap, -09.096
15. Dan Lowther (Kaw), -12 laps
16. Kevin Stollings (Kaw), -15 laps

AFT Singles Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Shayna Texter (KTM, 15 laps
2. Dan Bromley (KTM), -2.570 seconds
3. Chad Cose (Hon), -4.693
4. Mikey Rush (Hon), -4.915
5. Ryan Wells (Yam), -5.098
6. Dalton Gautier (Hus), -6.690
7. Kevin Stollings (Hon), -6.985
8. Trent Lowe (Hon), -7.078
9. Tristan Avery (KTM), -7.926
10. Drew Hart (Hus), -10.790
11. Dallas Daniels (Yam), -11.914
12. Brandon Kitchen (Hon), -14.443
13. Max White (Kaw), -14.649
14. Morgan Mischler (KTM), -16.617
15. Tanner Dean (Hon), -16.824
16. Jayson Bloss (Kaw), -23.240

AFT Twins Main Event Results (all on Dunlop tires):

1. Jared Mees (Ind), 25 laps
2. Jeffrey Carver Jr. (Ind), -00.199 seconds
3. Henry Wiles (Ind), -00.867
4. Brandon Price (Ind), -04.487
5. Bronson Bauman (Ind), -10.639
6. Robert Pearson (Ind), -11.128
7. Bryan Smith (Kaw), -11.715
8. Davis Fisher (Ind), -15.156
9. Stephen Vanderkuur (Ind), -17.956
10. JD Beach (Yam), -18.463
11. Sammy Halbert (Har), -24.855
12. Jay Maloney (Ind), -26.089
13. Justin Jones (Kaw), -26.109
14. Jake Johnson (Yam), -1 lap, -17.134
15. Danny Eslick (Har), -1 lap, -22.167
16. Briar Bauman (Ind), -17 laps, 
17. Nick Armstrong (Yam), -19 laps, 

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 29, 2019

Race One Results (all on KTM 250s with Dunlop tires):

1. Carlos Tatay, Spain, 16 laps, Total Race Time 28:22.375

2. Pedro Acosta, Spain, -0.011 second

3. Haruki Noguchi, Japan, -6.196 seconds

4. Marcos Uriarte, Spain, -6.411

5. David Salvador, Spain, -18.479

6. Lorenzo Fellon, France, -18.680

7. Yuki Kunii, Japan, -18.748

8. Jason Dupasquier, Switzerland, -38.542

9. Zonta Van Den Goorb, Netherlands, -43.970

10. Artem Maraev, Russia, -46.455

11. Tyler Scott, USA, -68.395

More, from a press release issued by Red Bull:

Tatay over Acosta by a tyre in Assen 1

It all came down to the chicane at the end of the last lap. Barry Baltus dived for the inside ahead of Carlos Tatay and Pedro Acosta but the 15-year-old Belgian asked too much of his front Dunlop and it slid away. Tatay took the advantage but Acosta had the better drive and the 15-year-old Spaniard almost stole the win from his 16-year-old countryman on the line.

While Baltus picked himself up in the gravel trap, Marcos Uriarte crossed the line third with Japanese 18-year-old Haruki Noguchi behind him. Uriarte, the 14-year-old Spaniard, had cut the chicane a few laps earlier though so was then given a time penalty, dropping him to fourth and leaving the third step on the podium to Noguchi.

Tatay too cool

“It was a great race, a very hard and hot race,” he explained after his third win of the season on the KTM RC 250 R. “I tried to push and get away as I did in Mugello but when I realised that was not possible I accepted it and just raced with the other guys without pushing too hard and taking risks. At the end I pushed again but when Barry came past and slid off in front of me I turned as a reaction and managed to win.”

“The bike was great, we have not changed anything since Mugello and it will be the same tomorrow,” concluded the Cup leader who now has a 41 point advantage over the injured Yuki Kunii who finished a brave 7th.

Acosta attacks

“Just full throttle at the end,” explained the exhausted and very sweaty teen. “It was a great race I had a plan for the last lap, to get into the right position for the chicane. But then Barry passed me and I thought ‘Oh $&%! So I just had to be in a good place to see what happened. When I saw him crash I just turned and gave it full gas to the line, I almost got it.”

“The bike was very good but I think it can be even better on the brakes so we will talk about changing it for tomorrow,” added Acosta who was also second at Mugello after having to miss both races in Jerez following a practice injury.

Noguchi takes another step

“I’m happy that in the end I got on the podium and I’m happy that it was a better race than at Jerez and Mugello,” explained Noguchi. “Earlier in the season I could not follow the fastest but this time I was in the front group and that is what I needed to do. Towards the end No 89 (Uriarte) was moving around a bit too much and bumping me and we lost the leaders, but that’s racing. I really have to thank all the Rookies Cup staff for helping me including Romà (López). I wasn’t well this weekend and I got fantastic support, otherwise I would not be racing.”

Uriarte upset

“I am so disappointed, I just had front chattering on the brakes and couldn’t hold the line so had to cut the corner. That is hard to accept,” stated the clearly distraught Uriarte. “I will try again tomorrow.”

Kunii coping with injury

“In the end I had a lot of pain and it was impossible to push,” explained the 16-year-old Japanese who had to have an operation on his right wrist after his Mugello crash. “At the start of the race I could ride quite well but then we lost the leading group a bit and when I went to go after them I found it too hard. It was very painful and I didn’t have the feel I needed to brake and accelerate the way I would normally. I finished and got some points, that’s the main thing and I hope it will be better tomorrow.”

Fellon fought all the way

“I’m happy with that. After only qualifying 16th I was worried about the race,” explained the 14-year-old Frenchman who finished 6th. “I had a good setting for used tyres in the Free Practice sessions but on new tyres for qualifying I struggled. Thanks to Santi (Santiago Morralla) though, he gave me a great setting for the race and I could really push. It was hard both physically and mentally though because Kunii and Salvador were pushing so hard.”

Baltus his own winner

“I’m happy with the race because in my mind I won it,” said Baltus. “I just lost so much down the back straight, I could not stay in their slipstream, I lost 15 metres every lap and had to make it up in the next corners. I had to pass Acosta twice on the last lap to get in position to pass Tatay. Then I just got in slightly too fast and lost the front. The bike was great, handled perfectly and I will push hard again tomorrow.”

Broadcast

This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 2 is on Sunday at 15:30, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.

Editorial Note: American Brandon Paasch, riding his FPW Racing KTM, qualified on pole position in the British Motostar class and then finished second in Race One, crossing the line just 0.717 second behind race winner Victor Rodriguez, a Spaniard.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship

Knockhill Circuit, Scotland

June 29, 2019

Qualifying Results (wet conditions, all on Pirelli tires):

1. Xavi Fores, Spain (Hon CBR1000RR), 51.557 seconds

2. Keith Farmer, UK (BMW S1000RR), 51.692

3. Danny Buchan, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 51.692

4. Tarran Mackenzie, UK (Yam YZF-R1), 51.723

5. Andrew Irwin, UK (Hon CBR1000RR SP2), 51.767

6. Christian Iddon, UK (BMW S1000RR), 52.046

7. Luke Stapleford, UK (Suz GSX-R1000), 52.294

8. Jason O’Halloran, Australia (Yam YZF-R1), 52.356

9. Ben Currie, Australia (Kaw ZX-10RR), 52.358

10. Tommy Bridewell, UK (Duc Panigale V4 R), 52.405

11. Dan Linfoot, UK (Yam YZF-R1), 52.414

12. Luke Mossey, UK (Suz GSX-R1000), 52.564

13. Bradley Ray, UK (Suz GSX-R1000), 52.709

14. James Ellison, UK (BMW S1000RR), 52.810

15. Josh Brookes, Australia (Duc Panigale V4 R), 52.970

16. Scott Redding, UK (Duc Panigale V4 R), 52.990

17. Claudio Corti, Italy (Kaw ZX-10RR), 53.051

18. Peter Hickman, UK (BMW S1000RR), 53.103

19. Joe Francis, UK (BMW S1000RR), 53.135

20. Glenn Irwin, UK (Kaw ZX-10RR), 53.438

More, from a press release issued by MotorSport Vision Racing:

Saturday Fife Fever for Fores with first Bennetts BSB pole position

Spain’s Xavi Forés mastered the wet conditions in Bennetts British Superbike Championship Datatag Qualifying at Knockhill to celebrate his first pole position in the series and Honda Racing’s first pole position since 2017.

Datatag Qualifying was initially delayed due to heavy rain, which resulted in one 40 minute session at the Scottish circuit, and after a huge duel at the top of the times it was Forés who held the advantage by 0.135s at the chequered flag to become the first Spanish rider to claim pole position since 2007 in Bennetts BSB.

Forés had been dicing with Farmer at the top of the times and he was second fastest on the times, but the Tyco BMW rider crashed exiting turn three in the closing ten minutes of the session, he became tangled with his machine. Following transfer to the medical centre he has been diagnosed with and treated for bilateral fractures of both lower legs. Farmer has now been transferred to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for further assessment and treatment.

Danny Buchan made it three different manufacturers in the top three as the FS3-Racing Kawasaki rider completed the front row; maintaining a position inside the top five for the majority of the session as he bids to repeat his double podium finish from 2018 at Knockhill.

Tarran Mackenzie narrowly missed out on the front row in Datatag Qualifying, but climbed the order to head row two for McAMS Yamaha ahead of Andrew Irwin, who had hit the top of the times on multiple occasions during the extended session.

Christian Iddon completed row two for Tyco BMW ahead of Luke Stapleford on the leading Suzuki and Jason O’Halloran with Ben Currie having a strong performance on his return in ninth for Quattro Plant – JG Speedfit Kawasaki.

Championship leader Tommy Bridewell was tenth fastest and the leading Ducati as the Be Wiser Ducati pairing Josh Brookes and Scott Redding ended the wet session in 15th and 16th respectively.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Knockhill, Datatag Qualifying result:

Xavi Forés (Honda Racing) 51.557s

Keith Farmer (Tyco BMW) +0.135s

Danny Buchan (FS3-Racing Kawasaki) +0.135s

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) +0.166s

Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing) +0.210s

Christian Iddon (Tyco BMW) +0.489s

Luke Stapleford (Buildbase Suzuki) +0.737s

Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) +0.799s

Ben Currie (Quattro Plant – JG Speedfit Kawasaki) +0.801s

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Xavi Forés – Honda Racing

Pole position – Knockhill

“I’m so, so happy with my first pole position in BSB and especially in the conditions, I honestly didn’t expect to do it in wet conditions on a track I have not rode in the wet before. After the first two laps I had a good feeling with the Fireblade and this was the key to be consistent with the laps and to improve lap-by-lap.

“I was pushing in order to find the limit with the bike and it’s just working so well in these conditions. We made some big improvements from Brands Hatch when we raced in the wet and it paid off today! Hopefully tomorrow we will enjoy our racing, even if it is dry, but we have a good set-up with the bike and starting from the front row it will be interesting! But we will defend our position in order to get good points for the championship!”

Moto2 Race Lap Record: Tito Rabat, 1:37.449, 2015

Moto2 Pole/Circuit Best Lap Record: Johann Zarco, 1:36.346, 2015

2019 FIM Moto2 World Championship

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 29, 2019

Qualifying Results (all using Triumph engines and Dunlop tires):

From Qualifying Two:

1. Remy Gardner, Australia (Kalex), 1:36.572

2. Brad Binder, South Africa (KTM), 1:36.682

3. Xavi Vierge, Spain (Kalex), 1:36.716

4. Alex Marquez, Spain (Kalex), 1:36.771

5. Sam Lowes, UK (Kalex), 1:36.855

6. Fabio Di Giannantonio, Italy (Speed Up). 1:36.979

7. Jorge Navarro, Spain (Speed Up), 1:37.076

8. Tom Luthi, Switzerland (Kalex), 1:37.078

9. Enea Bastianini, Italy (Kalex), 1:37.084

10. Andrea Locatelli, Italy (Kalex), 1:37.171

11. Luca Marini, Italy (Kalex), 1:37.171

12. Marcel Schrotter, Germany (Kalex), 1:37.233

13. Augusto Fernandez, Spain (Kalex), 1:37.340

14. Jorge Martin, Spain (KTM), 1:37.405

15. Tetsuta Nagashima, Japan (Kalex), 1:37.413

16. Lorenzo Baldassarri, Italy (Kalex), 1:37.456

17. Iker Lecuona, Spain (KTM), 1:37.592

18. Nicolo Bulega, Italy (Kalex), 1:37.604

From Qualifying One:

19. Dominique Aegerter, Switzerland (MV Agusta), 1:37.529

20. Somkiat Chantra, Thailand (Kalex), 1:37.626

21. Stefano Manzi, Italy (MV Agusta), 1:37.789

22. Marco Bezzecchi, Italy (KTM), 1:37.805

23. Jonas Folger, Germany (Kalex), 1:38.063

24. Bo Bendsneyder, Netherlands (NTS), 1:38.103

25. Jake Dixon, UK (KTM), 1:38.118

26. Simone Corsi, Italy (Kalex), 1:38.121

27. Lukas Tulovic, Germany (KTM), 1:38.462

28. Joe Roberts, USA (KTM), 1:38.510

29. Steven Odendaal, South Africa (NTS), 1:38.967

30. Xavi Cardelus, Andorra (KTM), 1:39.474

31. Philipp Oettl, Germany (KTM), no lap time turned in Qualifying

MotoGP Race Lap Record: Marc Marquez, 1:33.617, 2015

MotoGP All Time Lap Record: Valentino Rossi, 1:32.627, 2015

2019 FIM MotoGP World Championship

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 29, 2019

Qualifying Results (all on Michelin tires):

From Qualifying Two:

1. Fabio Quartararo, France (Yamaha), 1:32.017, New All Time Lap Record

2. Maverick Vinales, Spain (Yamaha), 1:32.157

3. Alex Rins, Spain (Suzuki), 1:32.458

4. Marc Marquez, Spain (Honda), 1:32.731

5. Joan Mir, Spain (Suzuki), 1:33.085

6. Cal Crutchlow, UK (Honda), 1:33.228

7. Danilo Petrucci, Italy (Ducati), 1:33.282

8. Takaaki Nakagami, Japan (Honda), 1:33.295

9. Franco Morbidelli, Italy (Yamaha), 1:33.314

10. Jack Miller, Australia (Ducati), 1:33.323

11. Andrea Dovizioso, Italy (Ducati), 1:33.692

12. Pol Espargaro, Spain (KTM), 1:33.762

From Qualifying One:

13. Francesco Bagnaia, Italy (Ducati), 1:33.221

14. Valentino Rossi, Italy (Yamaha), 1:33.466

15. Aleix Espargaro, Spain (Aprilia), 1:33.547

16. Karel Abraham, Czech Republic (Ducati), 1:33.583

17. Miguel Oliveira, Portugal (KTM), 1:33.706

18. Johann Zarco, France (KTM), 1:33.776

19. Hafizh Syahrin, Malaysia (KTM), 1:33.869

20. Andrea Iannone, Italy (Aprilia), 1:33.960

21. Tito Rabat, Spain (Ducati), 1:34.580

More, from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM Tech3:

Red Bull KTM Tech3 pair keeps progressing in Assen

Today’s hot tarmac at the TT Circuit didn’t restrain Miguel Oliveira from improving throughout day two in order to eventually crack the 1:34 mark already in this mornings’ FP3 and miss out on Q2 by just half a second. With a fastest lap of 1:33.706, the Portuguese MotoGP rookie arrived in P7 during the first Qualifying session and therefore will start his eighth premier class race from the sixth row of the grid.

On the other side of the Red Bull KTM Tech3 garage, Hafizh Syahrin equally showed some great steps into the right direction on Saturday. He finished Q1 just 0.163 seconds behind his teammate and got his best Qualifying position to date this year with P9. The Malaysian is set to launch off the seventh row when the lights turn off tomorrow at 14.00 local time for the Dutch Grand Prix.

Miguel Oliveira

Position: 17th

Time: 1:33.706

Laps: 7

“I think we had a decent Qualifying today. In the last run, I felt I had a bit more potential to improve the lap time, but this is what we did. So finally, the sixth row on the grid is not so bad overall. We really want to finish in the points again, so starting already close to these positions, is an important step. I’m confident for tomorrow, aim to do a good start and bring home the most points possible.”

Hafizh Syahrin

Position: 19th

Time: 1:33.869

Laps: 7

“I felt quite well and overall, the Qualifying times were really tight. For sure, it will be interesting for tomorrow’s race. I try to make a good start, which is very important and of course give my best to stay on the bike. It should be a bit colder on Sunday, so I hope we did the right choice regarding the tyre. After two DNF’s, I really just wish to finish the race and come back with a smile.”

More, from a press release issued by Aprilia Gresini Racing:

MOTOGP QUALIFYING AT ASSEN

FIFTH ROW FOR ALEIX AND SEVENTH FOR ANDREA IN THE GP OF HOLLAND

Tomorrow, Aleix Espargaró will start from the fifth row with the fifteenth best time, whereas Andrea Iannone will have to try to make up positions, starting from the seventh row.

A brave Aleix Espargaró continued to improve and, despite the two fractures to his left leg, he battled to go through into the top twelve. In Q1, a high traffic situation on the track slowed him down on his flying lap, keeping him from launching an assault to go through to Q2. He finished fifteenth with a time of 1’33.547 and tomorrow he’ll start from the fifth row.

Andrea Iannone, after finishing the first day in sixth place, improved his times in FP3 this morning, lapping at 1’33.205 and came close to going through to Q2, missing it by just 137 thousandths. However, partly because of the high heat in the early afternoon, he lost that good feeling with his RS-GP in the decisive moment, lapping with higher times in qualifying and finishing twentieth (at 1’33.960) which places him on the seventh row.

ALEIX ESPARGARO’

“I must say that the situation with my leg has improved a lot compared to yesterday. I had a pain relief infiltration treatment for the first time and the pain decreased, but there is still poor mobility that limits me, especially in the direction changes. This circuit is not ideal in these conditions. You have to use your body a lot and I struggle when I have to push on the footpegs. In any case, I think that our pace is good. There are three very fast riders, but the rest of the group is rather compact. It could be a fun race.”

ANDREA IANNONE

“Yesterday we started from a good base. I am able to push well and straight away, but with the increase in temperatures, things got worse for us. The bike is very twitchy. I struggle in both braking and acceleration. There is a grip problem in general that will be complicated to manage tomorrow over 26 laps in the race.” 

More, from a press release issued by PETRONAS Yamaha SRT:

Back-to-back pole positions for Quartararo

PETRONAS Yamaha SRT rider sets new circuit record at Assen for qualifying top spot, whilst team-mate Franco Morbidelli will start Dutch GP ninth.

1st FABIO QUARTARARO 1:32.017

9th FRANCO MORBIDELLI +1.297

Fabio Quartararo and the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team continued to make history on Saturday at Assen. The French rookie took a second consecutive pole position in qualifying for the Dutch GP, becoming the youngest rider ever to achieve such a feat in MotoGP. Franco Morbidelli will start from the third row, in ninth.

Quartararo claimed a third pole position of his rookie season in MotoGP by setting a new all time lap record, a 1min 32.017secs in Q2. He did so on his final run, having opted for a two-stint strategy in the session. The Frenchman previously occupied pole for this year’s Spanish and Catalan Grands Prix.

Morbidelli will start from the third row, courtesy of the ninth fastest time in Q2. The Italian has been in the top ten of every Q2 session so far this season, and his 1min 33.314secs time kept up his Saturday consistency.

Both PETRONAS Yamaha SRT riders made their way directly into Q2 for the sixth time this season. Fabio Quartararo clocked the best time in FP3, with a 1min 32.471secs lap, while Franco Morbidelli was sixth, thanks to a 1min 32.913secs.

The 26-lap MotoGP race will start at 2:00pm local time.

#21 Franco Morbidelli

“We’ve been able to improve a lot compared to yesterday, so that’s very positive. I was able to go faster both in terms of my pace and my flying lap. Even so, we’re still lacking something if we compare my time with the fastest riders. My pace in FP4 wasn’t bad and I think we can fight for the top five. We still have the warm-up tomorrow to come, where we will be able to see where we are. If the race has a large group, I think I can be up at the front.”

#20 Fabio Quartararo

“There’s not much to say; it’s just incredible. Assen is one of the most legendary circuits in the World Championship, and taking pole position and breaking the track record is amazing. I’m very proud of what the team have done. I thought it would be very difficult to beat the time in the final part of the session, but I managed two very fast laps and was able to do it. The feeling we have at this circuit, especially on the last sector, is awesome. Both yesterday and today we worked on race pace, and I think we are good in that regard. It’s a tougher circuit than Barcelona, so my arm is suffering a bit more here, but I was able to get pole position. I’m very happy.” 

More, from a press release issued by Repsol Honda:

Race ready Marquez secures fourth on the grid

Marc Marquez saves another incredible moment on his way to head the second row of the grid for Sunday’s Dutch GP.

Saturday’s action at ‘The Cathedral’ started in typically exciting fashion as the MotoGP World Championship fought for the top ten places in Free Practice 3. A late charge moved reigning champion Marc Marquez up to third in the session with a 1’32.688 and granted him direct passage into Q2.

Setting a 1’32.731 around the 4.5km TT Circuit Assen, Marquez was able to secure fourth as track temperature reached 49°C and the all time lap record was obliterated. Marquez’s penultimate flying lap was upset by a massive moment at Turn 1, the Repsol Honda Team rider performing one of his trademark saves to remain upright.

This is the first time Marquez has not started on the front row of the grid for a MotoGP race in 2019. Having worked with Sunday’s race in mind all weekend, Marquez is confident in his ability to fight his way forward.

Marc Marquez will line up as the lone representative for the Repsol Honda Team on Sunday for the 26-lap MotoGP race after Jorge Lorenzo was declared unfit after his fall in FP1.

Marc Marquez

4TH 1’32.731

“I’m happy with the race pace and we knew before the Qualifying that it would be tough as there is more competition than normal. It looks like in the morning it is a little tricky but then in the afternoon when the conditions get warmer we are there. I think it’s going to be a very close race tomorrow and there are four or five of us with good pace. Normally it’s a circuit where we struggle, but in Mugello normally we struggle and we got second and in Montmelo we struggled and won.”

More, from a press release issued by Mission Winnow Ducati:

Danilo Petrucci, 7th in qualifying practice at Assen, will start the Dutch GP from third row. Eleventh place on the grid and fourth row for Andrea Dovizioso

The Ducati Team resumed action today at the Assen TT Circuit (Netherlands), home of the eighth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, for the Dutch Grand Prix qualifiers. Despite the strong start in yesterday’s sessions and the good pace shown in race configuration during today’s free-practice, the radical change of weather conditions – with 30 degrees in the atmosphere and more than 50 on the tarmac – hindered the flying-lap performance of both Danilo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso, who will start tomorrow’s race in seventh and eleventh position respectively.

Due to lower grip levels caused by the rising temperatures, Petrucci posted a personal best of 1:33.282 and will open third row on the grid tomorrow. Dovizioso clocked a 1:33.692 and will start from fourth row.

Danilo Petrucci (#9 Ducati Team) – 1:33.282 (7th)

“I tried to push as hard as I could, taking also some big risks, but the higher temperatures troubled us a bit, as both the grip and the overall stability diminished. Undoubtedly we expected to be able to do better. It’s a pity, because this morning in FP3 I felt so comfortable that I told the team I had the best bike I’ve ever ridden here at Assen, and I posted the provisional lap record. To be honest, it has also been a bit chaotic out there in Q2 because all riders were sort of guarding one another closely. Tomorrow it shouldn’t be as hot, or at least I hope so: we’ll analyze the data to make sure we can express our full potential during the race.”

Andrea Dovizioso (#04 Ducati Team) – 1:33.692 (11th)

“It’s been a bit of a strange day, with really high temperatures. After starting off on the right foot in free practice, unfortunately we couldn’t be as competitive during qualifying. It’s a shame because starting from fourth row complicates our plans a bit, but I wasn’t able to complete a ‘clean’ lap. We’re more competitive in terms of pace, we still have to improve but I believe we can ride a solid race. A lot will depend on what weather conditions we’ll find tomorrow. At any rate, we won’t give up and we’ll try to be fast in any condition.”

The Ducati Team will be back on track tomorrow, June 30th, at 09:40 (CET) for a warm-up session ahead of the race, which is scheduled to start at 14:00

More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki ECSTAR:

BEST 2019 QUALIFYING FOR SUZUKI IN 3RD AND 5TH PLACES

Alex Rins: 3rd – 1:32.458

Joan Mir: 5th – 1:33.085

• Alex Rins fights through Q1 to take front row.

•Joan Mir takes best ever qualifying position with 5th.

•Season best grid slots for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR.

A much brighter morning FP3 session at Assen circuit saw everyone trying to improve their lap times, something which didn’t actually happen until towards the end of the session. Alex Rins and Joan Mir quickly found themselves in the ‘knock out zone’ and pushed into Q1 despite setting strong lap times. Joan initially finished 11th, but when Rossi had a lap cancelled he was promoted back into the Top 10. Alex completed the session 11th.

With the pace and the track both hotting up in FP4, Alex and Joan set about perfecting their settings for qualifying, they closed the session in 3rd and 6th respectively.

Alex put together an excellent Q1 session, topping the session on his first flying lap and scarcely looking back. He continued to improve, bringing his time down to an impressive 1:32.710, topping the session, and graduating to Q2.

The Team SUZUKI ECSTAR pair were ready to attack in final qualifying, both staying close to the top of the time sheet throughout the 15-minute session. Feeling comfortable and quick, Alex took a front row with 3rd, while Joan achieved his best qualifying so far with 5th place.

These second and third row starts also mark the best qualifying for the team this season.

Davide Brivio – Team Manager:

“It’s been the best Saturday of the season. Alex did an incredible recovery, coming through Q1 and then getting on the front row. Joan was brilliant too, he went directly into Q2 and then managed to qualify in 5th. Having both riders in the Top 5 gives us a good start for tomorrow. They both have strong pace so let’s see how the race develops. Many thanks to all the team for the hard work.”

Alex Rins:

“Coming from Q1 was difficult, I had to give my absolute all to get into Q2. I feel quite strong, especially as I was using a used rear tyre and still set a fast lap. Tomorrow will be a tough race for sure, there will be a lot of riders close together I think, but I’m starting in a good position – on the front row. We’ve done a lot of good work so far this weekend and I’m ready to fight for a win.”

Joan Mir:

“I’m happy about today’s qualifying, the team and I have worked really well during the weekend and I’ve been getting faster and closer to the top guys. I made some mistakes today so I feel my lap time could have actually been better. This is my first time starting on the second row, so I’m really pleased about that; thanks to the team.”

More, from a press release issued by Monster Energy Yamaha:

MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP TO START CATHEDRAL CHALLENGE FROM 1ST AND 5TH ROW

Assen (The Netherlands), 29th June 2019

GRAND PRIX OF THE NETHERLANDS

QUALIFYING

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales gave a strong performance today at a hot TT Assen Circuit and ultimately secured 2nd place on the grid for tomorrow’s Motul TT Assen race. Team-mate Valentino Rossi had a more difficult time of it in the Netherlands today. Taking part in the Q1 session, he was unable to secure a spot for Q2 and qualified in 14th place.

2nd MAVERICK VIÑALES 1’32.157 / 8 LAPS

14th VALENTINO ROSSI  1’33.466 / 7 LAPS

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team‘s Maverick Viñales continued the positive momentum he had on Day 1 at the TT Circuit Assen, following it up with a strong Q2 session. He put in some blistering laps, setting the second fastest time. Valentino Rossi was unable to ride the hot lap he had in mind. He missed out on a Q2 spot and will start tomorrow’s race from the fifth row on the grid.

Viñales showed great pace all day, and he wasn‘t shy to push in Q2. He was the last rider to hit the track, to ensure himself of some clear space and used it to his advantage. His first lap put him in fourth place, but he was just getting warmed up in the bright Dutch sunshine. He was briefly pushed back to fifth, but replied by clocking the provisional third fastest time and entered the garage with over seven minutes remaining.

This time the Spaniard changed tactics. A quick minute later he dashed out of pit lane to be the first rider to start his final pole position effort. He was putting on his A-game, setting a 1‘32.157s to take pole, with a 0.304s advantage. However, the fight wasn‘t over. A charging Fabio Quartararo spoiled Viñales‘ plans. It was mainly between the two Yamaha men to take the honours, but the number-12 rider was unable to improve on his best lap on the next two attempts and finished the session in second place, 0.140s from first.

It was a disappointing qualifying day for Rossi. He was originally set for a place in Q2, but after the chequered flag came out in FP3, his hot lap was cancelled due to exceeding track limits. As a consequence, he had to take part in Q1.

The Doctor opted for letting most of the rider field exit pit lane ahead of him, before starting his shoot-out. His first lap put him in provisional third place, but the pace was heating up. Unable to improve on his next try (which was also cancelled), he returned to the pits to make some changes whilst lying in fifth place.

With three and a half minutes left, he started his second run on fresh tyres. He put in a 1‘33.336s, briefly moving up to third, and only just missed out on a top-2 result, but later also this time was annulled. He had one more lap left and, though losing some momentum in S2, ended the session in fourth place, with a 1‘33.466, 0,756s from first. He will start tomorrow‘s race from P14, on the fifth row of the grid.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

TEAM DIRECTOR

“Starting from this morning, we had mixed results in the garage. On the bright side, Maverick’s speed is impressive. He featured at the top of the timesheets for almost every session this weekend, and it’s not just his one-lap speed that’s strong, he also has a competitive pace. His first-row start gives him a good chance to be a contender at the front in tomorrow’s race, and we think we still have some room for improvement in sector 3. Valentino was originally also lined-up to take part in Q2, but exceeding track limits in FP3 cost him dearly. He had to take part in Q1 and, to make matter worse, didn‘t have a good feeling on his first time attack. The second run was better, but it wasn’t enough to get him through to Q2. He will have to start from more towards the back than we had anticipated, but Assen is known for its multi-rider battles at the front, so the aim for him is to have a good start and opening laps tomorrow.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES

“I’m really satisfied. We worked really hard throughout the whole weekend, especially in FP3, when we worked more for the race than focusing on one lap, so this means we have a good set-up. It’s important for tomorrow to have a ‘normal’ and clean race, so I can push from the first lap until the end. I have nothing to lose, so I’ll be pushing 110%. It’s also very important to be consistent and precise on the track, so you don’t miss any corners. I will try to be at my best level tomorrow and get out in front, because it’s important for me to ride my own lines. I’m going to start from the front row and fight hard.”

VALENTINO ROSSI

“It’s a great shame, because this morning I wasn’t so bad. I set a very good time on my last lap to get directly into Q2, which is always crucial. But unfortunately I touched the green exit on the last chicane and they cancelled the lap, so I had to go through Q1. I was still quite optimistic, because I was quite strong this morning, but with the higher temperatures I had more problems and less grip. Unfortunately, I was slower, so it was not enough to get into Q2.”

More, from a press release issued by LCR Honda Idemitsu:

TAKA ON THE THIRD ROW IN ASSEN

Takaaki Nakagami will start Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix from the third row of the grid after an impressive performance at a scorching Assen on Saturday. Having finished Friday down in 16th position, the LCR Honda IDEMITSU rider made huge strides and demonstrated that he should be able to battle towards the front of the field tomorrow.

Needing to find plenty of improvement to secure an automatic spot in Q2, the Japanese star put in a superb display in the morning’s FP3 as he went fourth fastest, just behind Honda colleague Marc Marquez. He then posted the sixth quickest lap in qualifying but was subsequently demoted two places for cutting the track. Despite that disappointment, Taka believes he’s in good shape ahead of Sunday’s race.

Takaaki Nakagami – 8th

(1’33.295 – lap 7 of 8)

“I’m quite happy, because it’s quite a big improvement from yesterday from FP2. Of course the track condition was better, there was more rubber on the track and so everybody was much faster than yesterday which helps. Our set-up of the bike was much easier to ride today, but we still have to improve for the race because it still takes a lot of energy to ride this bike. I’m a little disappointed because I think qualifying was there to attack and when I saw the chequered flag I was P6, but after that I checked the second screen and I was P8 which I didn’t understand. But we spoke with race direction to see where I cut the track limit and I understand maybe the last chicane, on the right. But I am really close to the second row and we are improving all the time. It’s a really long race tomorrow and hopefully we can make no mistakes and be very focused during the race.”

More, from a press release issued by LCR Honda Castrol:

CRUTCHLOW SIXTH FASTEST AT ASSEN

Cal Crutchlow got the best out of his RC213V to claim a spot on the second row of the grid for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix. Having secured an automatic place in Q2 at a sun-drenched Assen, the LCR Honda CASTROL rider battled hard to finish as the second best Honda in qualifying and will now look to take advantage in tomorrow’s race.

Having worked tirelessly on his set-up overnight, the Briton did enough to progress to Q2 as he posted the ninth fastest lap in a highly-competitive FP3 session. He then produced an excellent late surge in qualifying to shoot up the order and, after team-mate Takaaki Nakagami’s demotion, will now begin Sunday’s showpiece in sixth position.

Cal Crutchlow – 6th

(1’33.228 – lap 3 of 8)

“I qualified sixth, but I didn’t really have the pace for sixth, it was just lucky that nobody had the pace to get past me on the second run. We’re working hard, but the reality is we’re probably about the tenth quickest guy, but last year it was a ten-man battle at the front at one point so we’ll have to try and make some improvements in the morning. I didn’t feel much better on the bike today even though we tried more or less everything as always, from my point of view it’s clear where we’re losing time and we are working on it. We’re trying our best and I’m pleased to be on the second row”.

More, from a press release issued by Pramac Racing:

#DutchGP Quali. Jack in TOP 10 and will start from row 4 tomorrow. Pecco fights for Q2 until last lap.

The torrid heat of the TT Circuit does not help the performance of the Ducati. Jack wins the direct qualification to Q2 after a good FP3 but he can’t find the right grip to be effective in the time attack. The Australian rider will start from P10 tomorrow. Pecco manages to take another step forward after free practices. In Q1 he is in second position after the first run but on the last lap, Pol Espargaro takes the qualification to Q2 for only 51 thousandths of a second.

P13 – Pecco Bagnaia

We have made progress in every session. We still need something, especially in two areas of the circuit. We have to work to see where we can find those 3-4 tenths we need to be competitive tomorrow.

P10 – Jack Miller

I can’t be satisfied with the qualifying. To be honest, I thought I could do better. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any grip on the soft tyres. The race pace with the hard tyre, however, is very good. We can have a good race tomorrow.

More, from a press release issued by Red Bull KTM:

SIXTH Q2 ENTRY OF 2019 FOR ESPARGARO AT HOT TT CIRCUIT ASSEN

MotoGP 2019 – Round 8, TT Circuit Assen (NED)

Qualification for the Motul TT Assen saw Red Bull KTM take 12th and 18th positions on the grid at the famous circuit for the eighth round of nineteen in 2019 MotoGP. Pol Espargaro grappled with a painful right hand to set a lap-time 1.7 from the Pole Position effort, while Johann Zarco was seven places behind and just several tenths of a second adrift.

Fantastic summer conditions greeted the second and critical day of action at the Motul TT Assen for the oldest and one of the most prestigious Grands Prix on the calendar. The grandstands were already busy for the 71st running of the Dutch round and across a fast track that was bumpy in key spots but also offered considerable grip.

Pol Espargaro came to Assen struggling with a painful right hand as a consequence of his crash in the IRTA test directly after the previous race in Barcelona. The Spaniard had difficulty while turning and braking into certain corners but still persevered to make the cut in Q1 with his last (and quickest) effort of the weekend so far. Pol then tried to make inroads in the top ten with three attempts but finally rested his hand and accepted 12th after the fifteen-minute chrono.

Johann Zarco took profit of the work made in the last test in Catalunya to further develop his style and feeling with his racebike. The Frenchman dropped his fastest lap by 1.4 seconds between FP1 and FP2 and set his best time of the weekend in Q1 today but a late, slow speed fall in the session ended any more potential improvement.

Next door in the Red Bull KTM Tech3 pitbox, Miguel Oliveira was marginally faster than Zarco and will roll into 17th place as Hafizh Syahrin was the third of the KTM group in 19th.

Pol Espargaro: “For sure I am not riding as I want or I wish but it is what I have right now. It is better than in Barcelona where I could not move two fingers or my wrist up or down. We expect the race tomorrow to be really hot and very tricky for everyone. The whole grid might slow the rhythm and I will feel a bit more comfortable. Let’s see what lap-time I can hold.”

Johann Zarco: “Apart from FP3 we made improvements and went quicker in each session. I had a good solution that gave me a great feeling in FP2 and we were hopeful for Saturday but we reached a limit and couldn’t go any faster. A hard Saturday. In the top fifteen would be my first satisfaction tomorrow and to have a constant race. 26 laps will be long but I will be focussed on it and see if the others are struggling more than me with the used tyre.”

Miguel Oliveira: “I think we had a decent qualifying today. In the last run I felt I had a bit more potential to improve the lap time. Finally the sixth row on the grid is not so bad overall. We really want to finish in the points again so starting already close to these positions is an important step. I’m confident for tomorrow.”

Hafizh Syahrin: “I felt quite well and overall the qualifying times were really tight. For sure it will be interesting for tomorrow’s race. I try to make a good start, which is very important and of course give my best to stay on the bike. It should be a bit colder on Sunday, so I hope we did the right choice regarding the tyre. After two DNF’s, I really just wish to finish the race and come back with a smile.”

Moto3 Best Race Lap Record: Aron Canet, 1:42.007, 2018

Moto3 Pole Position/All Time Lap Record: Enea Bastianini, 1:41.283, 2015

2019 FIM Moto3 World Championship

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 29, 2019

Qualifying Results (all on Dunlop tires):

From Qualifying Two:

1. Niccolo Antonelli, Italy (Honda), 1:41.232, New All Time Lap Record

2. Kaito Toba, Japan (Honda), 1:41.376

3. Tony Arbolino, Italy (Honda), 1:41.389

4. Tatsuki Suzuki, Japan (Honda), 1:41.460

5. Celestino Vietti, Italy (KTM), 1:41.539

6. Ai Ogura, Japan (Honda), 1:41.570

7. Jakub Kornfeil, Czech Republic (KTM), 1:41.742

8. Lorenzo Dalla Porta, Italy (Honda), 1:41.905

9. Aron Canet, Spain (KTM), 1:41.919

10. Gabriel Rodrigo, Argentina (Honda), 1:41.972

11. Ayumu Sasaki, Japan (Honda), 1:42.004

12. Raul Fernandez, Spain (KTM), 1:42.032

13. Marcos Ramirez, Spain (Honda), 1:42.044

14. Romano Fenati, Italy (Honda), 1:42.148

15. Kazuki Masaki, Japan (KTM), 1:42.382

16. Sergio Garcia, Spain (Honda), 1:42.428

17. Can Oncu, Turkey (KTM), 1:42.593

18. Alonso Lopez, Spain (Honda), 1:44.718

Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

TT Circuit Assen, Netherlands

June 28, 2019

Qualifying Results (all on KTM 250s with Dunlop tires):

1. Carlos Tatay, Spain, 1:44.914

2. Pedro Acosta, Spain, 1:45.360

3. Barry Baltus, Belgium, 1:45.427

4. Jason Dupasquier, Switzerland, 1:45.598

5. Haruki Noguchi, Japan, 1:45.743

6. Billy Van Eerde, Australia, 1:45.896

7. Max Cook, UK, 1:45.913

8. Marcos Uriarte, Spain, 1:45.944

9. David Salvador, Spain, 1:46.013

10. Yuki Kunii, Japan, 1:46.222

23. Tyler Scott, USA, 1:50.755

More, from a press release issued by Red Bull:

Tatay’s timing triple at Assen

Carlos Tatay was untouchable through Friday in Assen. The 16-year-old Spaniard headed Free Practice 1 by 0.694 seconds, FP2 by 0.382 and Qualifying by 0.446. It is fellow countryman Pedro Acosta, the 15-year-old who will sit alongside the Cup points leader on the grid with Belgian 15-year-old Barry Baltus completing the front row of KTM RC 250 Rs.

Acosta and Baltus had been closest to Tatay all day but will have to find something extra if they hope to challenge him in the two 16 lap races.

“I am very happy with the way today went,” admitted Tatay. “I feel well prepared for tomorrow. Like Mugello I did try running alone and with other riders but chasing a slipstream didn’t work for me so I was happier doing the laps on my own.”

“The bike is really working well, perfect. We didn’t struggle with the setting at all, the track seems quite the same as last year. I am ready to fight at the front. I think that making an escape will be difficult, we will just see tomorrow,” he concluded with a broad smile.

Acosta the quick newcomer

“That was a really good day,” enthused Acosta. “It is my first time here and it is very different to Mugello, more bumpy, especially through the fast corners. In the first session the setting for the front was not right and in the second it was the back but with new tyres and some changes for qualifying the bike was great. So I have a really good feeling for the race.

Baltus the man with a plan

“Not so bad,” stated Baltus. “My plan was to ride alone at first then to come through the pits and pick up a group but I never found a good group so I was setting the times on my own. That’s OK, the bike is perfect. For the race I will try and not make the mistake I made in Mugello where Tatay got away early. I know I have to go with him this time and race him all the way.”

Dupasquier ready to deliver

“Yes I am very happy with that,” said Jason Dupasquier simply. “It’s good to be in the top five and we didn’t have to change a lot on the bike today, we seem to have a good base setting now. I have ridden here before some years ago and I enjoy the track but it is a lot bumpier than it used to be. Still I am really looking forward to the race, I hope to fight at the front, I’ll do my best,” added the 17-year-old Swiss who was fourth fastest.

Kunii coming back from injury

“It’s not easy especially in the left corners,” explained Yuki Kunii, the Japanese 16-year-old, who required an operation on his right wrist after his Mugello crash and qualified 10th. “It’s painful and I don’t have the strength to be fast. I did what I could and even though I have the pain, the feeling for the bike and for riding is coming back. So I hope it will be better tomorrow and for Race 2. I will try everything I can.”

Broadcast

This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 1 is at 16:30 CET on Saturday and Race 2 is on Sunday at 15:30, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.