Fernández Leads Team-Mate Ai Ogura Home in Dream Result for Trackhouse While Di Giannantonio Completes the Podium

SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP enjoyed the greatest day in the team’s short MotoGP history as Raúl Fernández stormed to victory in the Sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix, leading team-mate Ai Ogura across the line to seal a remarkable one-two finish at the TT Circuit Assen.

In a race packed with overtaking, fierce battles and championship intrigue, Fernández delivered a faultless performance after starting from fourth on the grid. The Spaniard quickly worked his way through the leading group before taking control of the race and resisting a late challenge from rookie team-mate Ogura.

Fabio Di Giannantonio ensured Ducati was also represented on the podium after a determined ride for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi narrowly missed out on the top three after an entertaining battle throughout the sprint.

The result marked a milestone moment for Trackhouse Racing, which only entered MotoGP in 2024 after taking over the RNF Racing operation. With Aprilia machinery underneath both riders, the American outfit demonstrated just how far it has progressed in a relatively short period, producing its strongest result since joining the premier class.

Ogura Makes Perfect Start Before Martin Hits Back

Early Laps Produce Immediate Drama at the Front

The race began with Ai Ogura making an excellent launch from the front row to grab the holeshot into the opening corners.

The Japanese rookie briefly looked set to dictate proceedings, but pole-sitter Jorge Martin responded almost immediately. The Aprilia Racing rider reclaimed the lead before the opening lap was complete, forcing Ogura to settle into second place.

Behind the front pair, Fernández wasted little time making progress.

Starting fourth, the Spaniard quickly moved into third and attached himself to the leading battle.

Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi initially occupied fourth position but ran wide during the opening exchanges, allowing Fabio Di Giannantonio to move ahead after the VR46 Ducati rider had already passed Marc Marquez.

Francesco Bagnaia also remained firmly in contention as several factory machines formed a tightly packed leading group during the opening laps.

Fernández Seizes Control

Trackhouse Rider Executes Perfect Move for the Lead

The decisive phase of the Sprint began on Lap 2 when Fernández overtook his own team-mate to move into second place.

One lap later, the Spaniard made his move for the race lead.

Approaching the final chicane at the end of Lap 3, Fernández attacked Martin with confidence and completed a decisive pass that immediately placed him in command of the race.

At the same moment, Di Giannantonio also launched an attack on Ogura, creating a dramatic four-bike fight that saw the leaders spread across the start-finish straight.

The pace at the front continued to increase as riders searched for clean air around Assen’s fast and flowing layout.

Di Giannantonio Joins the Fight

VR46 Rider Climbs Into Podium Contention

Fabio Di Giannantonio continued to show impressive speed after his strong qualifying performance.

The Italian overtook Martin on Lap 4 when the Aprilia rider drifted slightly wide, promoting the VR46 Ducati into second place.

Ogura quickly followed Di Giannantonio through, although Martin attempted to fight back immediately at the final chicane.

Despite the reigning champion’s efforts, Ogura defended his position effectively, allowing Fernández and Di Giannantonio to begin edging away from the chasing pack.

Behind them, Martin soon found himself under pressure from factory Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi as the battle for fourth intensified.

Ogura Keeps Trackhouse Dream Alive

Rookie Shows Composure Under Pressure

As the race entered its second half, Ogura refused to let the leaders escape.

The MotoGP rookie steadily reduced the gap before producing one of the cleanest overtakes of the afternoon.

Using Assen’s famous final chicane, Ogura passed Di Giannantonio with a perfectly judged move to reclaim second position.

That overtake transformed the race into an all-Trackhouse contest for victory.

For a team that has consistently shown progress throughout the season, seeing both riders leading the Sprint underlined the growing strength of the Aprilia satellite operation.

Although Ogura closed the gap during the closing laps, Fernández had already built enough of an advantage to remain in complete control.

Fernández Holds His Nerve

First MotoGP Sprint Victory Caps Career-Best Weekend

Despite mounting pressure during the final lap, Fernández remained calm.

The Spaniard managed the gap perfectly and crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of his team-mate to secure his first MotoGP Sprint victory.

The success also represents one of the biggest achievements of his premier-class career.

After several challenging seasons adapting to MotoGP machinery and rebuilding confidence following previous factory opportunities, Fernández has steadily developed into one of Aprilia’s most consistent performers.

His victory at Assen rewards both his persistence and the impressive progress made by the Trackhouse project.

For Ogura, second place continues an outstanding rookie campaign.

The Japanese rider has adapted quickly to MotoGP and once again demonstrated exceptional racecraft against some of the sport’s biggest names.

Di Giannantonio Secures Valuable Podium

Ducati Rider Keeps Championship Fight Close

Di Giannantonio completed the podium after successfully resisting late pressure from Marco Bezzecchi.

The VR46 rider maintained a consistent pace throughout the Sprint and managed his tyres effectively over the closing laps to preserve third position.

Bezzecchi reduced the gap significantly during the final stages but ultimately had to settle for fourth after running out of laps.

Although disappointed to miss the podium, the championship leader still collected valuable Sprint points heading into Sunday’s full-distance Grand Prix.

Martin Holds Off Bagnaia in Dramatic Finish

Former Title Rivals Renew Their Battle

One of the closest contests unfolded just behind the podium positions.

Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia once again found themselves battling wheel-to-wheel in a familiar rivalry that has defined recent MotoGP seasons.

Bagnaia searched relentlessly for a way past during the closing laps but Martin defended strongly.

The Ducati rider launched one final attempt on the run to the finish line, but Martin narrowly held on by just 0.061 seconds to secure fifth place.

Bagnaia crossed the line sixth after another solid points-scoring performance.

Marc Marquez finished seventh after remaining in contention with the group throughout the race but unable to find the pace required to challenge for the podium.

Enea Bastianini claimed eighth, while Pedro Acosta completed a remarkable recovery drive to finish ninth and collect the final Sprint point.

Acosta Produces Impressive Comeback

KTM Rider Recovers After Early Setback

Acosta’s race looked compromised during the opening laps after an ambitious move left him running wide and dropping well down the order.

Having rejoined in 15th place, the KTM rider faced an uphill task simply to reach the points.

However, the Spaniard produced one of the strongest recovery rides of the afternoon.

Over the remaining laps, Acosta carved his way through the field with a series of decisive overtakes to finish ninth, salvaging a valuable championship point despite his early mistake.

Aprilia Strength Continues at Assen

Manufacturer Shows Impressive Depth Across Multiple Teams

The Sprint highlighted Aprilia’s impressive competitiveness around the fast and flowing Assen circuit.

While the factory team narrowly missed out on the podium, both Trackhouse riders delivered outstanding performances to secure the manufacturer’s first Sprint one-two finish through its satellite operation.

The result also reinforces Aprilia’s growing depth, with both factory and independent teams regularly fighting at the front of the field during the 2026 season.

With Sunday’s Grand Prix still to come, Aprilia appears to have the pace needed to challenge once again.

DUTCH MOTOGP, ASSEN – SPRINT RACE RESULTS

* Rookie

** Drop 1 place penalty

Moto2: David Alonso Secures Consecutive Pole Positions

Championship Rivals Face Different Challenges

Moto2 qualifying produced another closely contested session, with David Alonso claiming his second consecutive pole position after another outstanding lap for the CFMOTO Azul Marino Aspar Team.

The Colombian narrowly edged out Q1 graduate Alberto Ferrandez, who celebrated a career-best qualifying performance by securing a front-row start.

Joining them on the front row will be Izan Guevara, whose third-place grid position gives him an excellent opportunity to reduce the championship deficit to Manuel Gonzalez.

For Gonzalez, qualifying proved more difficult than expected.

Despite showing impressive pace throughout practice, the championship leader could only manage eighth on the grid after failing to improve during the decisive closing minutes.

Senna Agius also endured a frustrating session and starts seventh despite demonstrating strong speed throughout the weekend.

Further back, Daniel Muñoz and Celestino Vietti both impressed after progressing through Q1, with Vietti recovering superbly following his heavy crash during Friday practice.

Moto3: Quiles Edges Kelso in Pole Position Thriller

Championship Leader Delivers Under Pressure

Moto3 qualifying was decided by the finest of margins.

Championship leader Maximo Quiles produced a stunning final lap to snatch pole position from Joel Kelso by just 0.025 seconds.

Kelso had appeared set to secure his first pole position of the season after topping the earlier stages of qualifying, only for Quiles to produce one final improvement when it mattered most.

Rookie Brian Uriarte completed an impressive front row after another mature qualifying performance.

Marco Morelli will head the second row alongside Adrian Cruces and David Almansa, while Indonesian youngster Veda Pratama secured an encouraging seventh-place start ahead of Alvaro Carpe and Guido Pini.

With the Moto3 title battle becoming increasingly competitive, Sunday’s race promises another intense contest around one of the championship’s most demanding circuits.

All Eyes Turn to Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix

Saturday at Assen belonged to SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP.

Raúl Fernández’s breakthrough Sprint victory, combined with Ai Ogura’s superb second place, delivered a landmark one-two finish that will be remembered as one of the team’s greatest achievements since entering the MotoGP World Championship.

Behind them, Di Giannantonio strengthened Ducati’s challenge, while Bezzecchi, Martin, Bagnaia and Marc Marquez all remained firmly in the fight heading into Sunday’s Grand Prix.

With Aprilia, Ducati and KTM all showing competitive pace, the stage is perfectly set for another thrilling chapter at the Cathedral of Speed.