Ducati Lenovo Team Heads to Assen Aiming to Stay Competitive in MotoGP 2026 Season
The Ducati Lenovo Team arrives at the TT Circuit Assen for the tenth round of the 2026 MotoGP season, seeking to build on recent strong performances.
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What Happened
After a strong weekend in Brno, the Ducati Lenovo Team turns its attention to the historic TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands for the tenth round of the 2026 MotoGP season. Ducati has a remarkable winning streak at this track, dating back to Casey Stoner's victory in 2008 and highlighted by Francesco Bagnaia's three consecutive wins from 2022 to 2024 and Marc Márquez's triumph in 2025. Both riders arrive with momentum: Márquez after two consecutive wins in Hungary and the Czech Republic, and Bagnaia with four consecutive podiums and a Sprint Race victory.
“Assen is a beautiful track, extremely fast and technical, but to be honest, it is not one of those tracks that naturally suits my style. Even though I have won here in the past or have still managed to be competitive, I have always struggled a bit on this layout, which by the way is very physical, especially in the changes of direction. I took advantage of these days off to rest and recharge my ba”
“On Assen, I don't think there is much to add: it is a real track, beautiful. It is a circuit where I have always felt comfortable and where I have always managed to ride beautifully. We are coming from Brno with great sensations and a good feeling, so I am sure that here too we can be competitive right from the start and do well in both race distances.”
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Set by Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) in 2024 at TT Circuit Assen.
Why this matters
Assen, known as the Cathedral of Speed, has been a successful track for Ducati, and the team's riders Marc Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia are in good form, making this a key race in the championship.
Terms in This Story
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing, organized by the FIM.
- Sprint Race
- A shorter race held on Saturday, typically half the distance of the main Grand Prix race, awarding reduced points.
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