P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marc Marquez topped the timesheets in the first Assen MotoGP practice session despite an early crash at Turn 15 when he looked in visible pain with his hand.
Despite an early crash at Turn 15, Marc Marquez still topped the timesheets in the first Assen MotoGP practice session, showing off his speed with a 1.32.216s lap time. Maverick Vinales followed closely in second, while Marco Bezzecchi secured third for Aprilia.
The top three positions were occupied by riders from different manufacturers, showcasing the competitive nature of the session.
Francesco Bagnaia finished closely behind his teammate, setting the stage for a strong performance. Fabio Di Giannantonio, Fabio Quartararo, and Alex Marquez claimed the next spots in the standings.
Johann Zarco led the Honda riders, edging out Fermin Aldeguer and Alex Rins by a mere 0.008s. Pedro Acosta, Raul Fernandez, and Franco Morbidelli rounded out the top 15 positions.
Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira outpaced their Honda rival Joan Mir, while Enea Bastianini, Lorenzo Savadori, and Ai Ogura battled for the remaining spots in the standings.
Surprisingly, Brad Binder finished in 20th place, ahead of Aleix Espargaro and Somkiat Chantra, emphasizing the competitive field in the race.
