Marc Márquez Wins Assen Sprint, Bagnaia Finishes Fifth

Marc Márquez takes a dominant Sprint win at Assen for Ducati Lenovo Team, while Bagnaia struggles with grip issues and settles for fifth place.

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Marc Márquez stormed to his ninth Sprint race victory of the 2025 MotoGP season at the TT Circuit Assen, delivering another flawless performance for the Ducati Lenovo Team. The Spaniard made a lightning start from fourth on the grid, snatched the lead by the end of Lap 1, and defended it with precision to the flag.

The win wasn’t just a personal triumph; it marked a strong showing for Ducati overall, with Alex Márquez (Gresini Racing) finishing second and Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46 Racing Team) taking fourth. Francesco Bagnaia, despite a promising start from the front row, faded to fifth, citing grip and braking issues that have continued to plague his Sprint performances.

Marc Márquez: Sprint King at Assen

Márquez once again proved his prowess in short-format racing, leading from Lap 1 and resisting pressure from younger brother Alex throughout the race.

“My goal was to lead from the start and defend it,” said Márquez. “Physically, I wasn’t 100%, but I rode smart. I could hear Alex closing in, but I remained calm and focused as I braked. Tomorrow, I need to improve in the sectors where I’m still losing time.”

His consistency in the Sprint races is quickly becoming a cornerstone of Ducati’s title campaign, with the #93 rider now boasting nine wins out of ten Sprints this season.

Bagnaia’s Sprint Woes Continue

For defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia, the Sprint format remains a frustrating riddle. Despite showing race-leading pace during practice and qualifying, the Ducati star found himself slipping down the order once again.

“It’s the same story,” Bagnaia admitted. “I’m quicker than the riders ahead, but I can’t brake late or maintain grip. I’m stuck just hoping for mistakes. It’s frustrating.”

While Bagnaia’s long race form remains strong, the inability to extract results in the Saturday Sprints could have major implications for his title defence.

Ducati Packs the Top Five

With three Ducati machines in the top five, the Italian manufacturer once again displayed the depth and strength of its 2025 MotoGP roster. The brotherly duel between Marc and Alex Márquez added a personal edge to an already dominant display, while Di Giannantonio continues to impress with quiet consistency in the VR46 setup.

The Ducati Lenovo Team returns to the track Sunday at 9:40 AM (local time) for warm-up, with the full-length Dutch Grand Prix set to begin at 14:00. All eyes will be on whether Marc can complete a perfect weekend and whether Bagnaia can finally shake off his Sprint struggles.