Fabio Quartararo left it late to go quickest in FP3 and on the combined times at the TT Assen, a new lap record of a 1:32.471 leaves the Frenchman 0.109 ahead of second place Danilo Petrucci, with Maverick Vinales holding P3 on the combined times despite failing to improve in FP3.
Petronas Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo left it late to go top of the standings in FP1 at the TT Assen as the Frenchman’s 1:33.909 put him 0.077 ahead of long-time session leader Maverick Viñales, with Ducati Team’s Danilo Petrucci – despite a huge crash – finishing third fastest.
It was roles reversed in FP2 at the TT Assen as Maverick Viñales overhauled FP1 leader Fabio Quartararo by 0.180 in the afternoon session the end Friday at the top of the timesheets with a 1:32.638.
Marc Marquez has extended his Championship lead to 37 points after cruising to victory number four of the season in a controversial Catalan GP that saw his teammate Jorge Lorenzo, main Championship rival Andrea Dovizioso and Yamaha MotoGP duo Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi all crash out on Lap 2 at Turn 10.
