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Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.By Motorsport

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.

Márquez Points

140

Bagnaia Points

127

Ducati Constructor Points

262

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”
— Marc Márquez, Ducati Lenovo Team Rider
“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.”
— Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Lenovo Team Rider
Circuit Record

1:30.540min

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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