ASSEN CIRCUIT SEEKS TO CONTINUE 75-YEAR TRADITION
The Assen circuit is one of the most iconic and storied in the world of motorcycle racing, having hosted the World Championship since 1949, with only a brief interruption in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
PECCO BAGNAIA SEEMS UNBEATABLE
Italian rider Pecco Bagnaia is poised to continue his dominance at the Dutch circuit, having won the last two seasons and having a strong chance to win a third consecutive title. In fact, he has already secured four victories in a row, including a triumph at the previous event in Barcelona and two victories at the Mugello circuit.
BAGNAIA’S PERFECTION AT ASSEN
At Assen, Bagnaia has been nearly flawless, dominating every practice session, taking pole position, and leading from the first corner in the Sprint event. His rivals are impressed, with Jorge Martín and Maverick Viñales both acknowledging his incredible performance.
MARTÍN ANALYZES BAGNAIA’S STRENGTH
Jorge Martín, a rival of Bagnaia, has analyzed his performances and attributes his dominance to a combination of factors, including his ability to maintain stability through the curves and achieve high speeds. Martín acknowledges that Bagnaia has a special connection with the Assen circuit, which adapts to his riding style.
RIVALS SEE BAGNAIA AS UNSTOPPABLE
Enea Bastianini, a teammate of Bagnaia, believes that the Italian is almost unbeatable at Assen, stating that others will have to fight for second or third place. However, Bagnaia himself remains cautious, recognizing the strength of his rivals and the need to stay focused.
MARTÍN AND VIÑALES READY TO CHALLENGE
Both Martín and Viñales are determined to challenge Bagnaia’s dominance, with Martín claiming to be getting closer and Viñales warning that he won’t give up. However, a penalty for a slow lap in Q2 has relegated Martín to fifth place, making Bagnaia’s task even easier.
A STRONG CHALLENGE FROM BAGNAIA’S RIVALS
Despite his impressive performance, Bagnaia recognizes the strength of his rivals, stating that a small mistake can cost him dearly. He believes that the key to success is to stay focused and avoid obsessing over points, content to take two or three points per weekend. For now, Martín is ahead in the standings, but the margin is decreasing…