Assen 2025: Showdown at the Cathedral of Speed

Round 10 heads to Assen, MotoGP’s most historic venue, as Marquez, Bagnaia, and rising stars battle for supremacy at the Dutch GP.

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After the thunderous roars of Mugello, the MotoGP paddock now turns to the hallowed tarmac of the TT Circuit Assen for Round 10 of the 2025 season. Known fondly as The Cathedral of Speed, Assen has been a cornerstone of motorcycle racing history, hosting Grands Prix since the very first MotoGP season in 1949. Now, it’s time once again for the Dutch Grand Prix—steeped in history, wrapped in tulips, and primed for another battle royale.

Championship Heat: The Top Three Go All In

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) leads the pack heading into Assen, but the pressure is mounting. His teammate Francesco Bagnaia may be trailing by over 100 points in the standings, but Assen is a personal fortress for the #63. With three consecutive Sunday wins at the circuit, Bagnaia will be determined to answer back after Marquez’s Mugello momentum.

Meanwhile, Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) is riding high after a second-place finish in Italy. Although he’s never broken into the top five at Assen, the same was true of Mugello before last week. Sitting 40 points behind his brother Marc, Alex will be looking to defy history again in the Netherlands.

The Assen Aces: Eyes on the Podium

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) returns to a venue filled with good memories: pole position, a Sprint win, and a P2 finish in 2023. With Aprilia’s pace looking competitive again, Bezzecchi could well be a podium contender.

On the Yamaha front, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) is searching for redemption after a frustrating Mugello outing. The Dutch TT is a venue that has rewarded him before—he won here in 2021—and Yamaha sees this as a key opportunity to claw back ground.

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) continues to quietly rise, having outpaced teammate Franco Morbidelli last weekend. With a pair of top-fives at Assen in 2024, Di Giannantonio could shine again. Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who has looked like KTM’s most consistent threat in Europe, also counts Assen among his favourite tracks.

New Faces in the Top Ten Mix

The 2025 season has brought a refreshing injection of competition in the top ten. Rookie Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) still holds a 23-point cushion over Quartararo, despite some struggles in recent rounds. With lessons from last season under his belt, Assen might see his comeback surge.

Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), who was off-pace at Mugello, had a standout Assen in Moto2™ last year with pole and a second-place finish—he’ll be hoping for similar sparks this weekend.

Also in the hunt are Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team. Both riders finished in the top ten in Italy, and Assen could be the stage for them to launch further up the order.

Time to Rebound: Riders With a Point to Prove

Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) finds himself in damage control mode after two consecutive DNFs. With a strong qualifying record at Assen—having secured pole here in 2017—Zarco will be aiming for a top ten finish to steady the ship.

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), a known podium threat at Assen in past years, will be pushing for a better grid slot to unleash his Sunday racecraft. His teammate Enea Bastianini will likewise be desperate to turn the page after a DNF at Mugello.

For Honda HRC’s Joan Mir, Assen presents a critical moment to return to form and bank a top ten—especially as teammate Luca Marini remains out injured, with Aleix Espargaro stepping in as a seasoned substitute.

Grid Stories: Redemption and Legacy

Further down the order, there are tales of recovery and historic returns. Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) logged his best result of the season in Italy and returns to a circuit where he has previously shown flair. His teammate Jack Miller, still searching for consistency, returns to the scene of his iconic first MotoGP win in 2016.

Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) tackles Assen on Yamaha machinery for the first time, having missed last year’s Dutch GP, while Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) continues chasing his first points in the premier class. Lorenzo Savadori will step in for Jorge Martin at Aprilia Racing, as Martin recovers from injury.

The Legacy Continues in Assen

No venue has hosted MotoGP as many times as Assen, regardless of layout changes over the decades. The Dutch Grand Prix is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of MotoGP’s past, present, and future. With the Championship fight heating up, rookies rising, and veterans looking to strike back, Round 10 promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter at The Cathedral of Speed.

So as the last weekend of June approaches, buckle up. The flags will fly, the engines will scream, and history will write itself once more on the legendary asphalt of Assen.