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Netherlands: Martin takes Assen MotoGP pole

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2026, 6:38 AM ET

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Jorge Martin secured his first pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season for Aprilia at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen on Saturday, edging teammate Ai Ogura by 0.011 seconds in a tight qualifying session. Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi, who dominated Friday’s practice but was hampered by yellow flags on his best lap, will start third to complete an all-Aprilia front row. Ogura’s Trackhouse teammate Raul Fernandez briefly held provisional pole before losing his lap for track limits and dropping to fourth. Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia qualified fifth, while defending champion Marc Marquez will start seventh, his worst grid position this year.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Friday Practice Bezzecchi dominates all timed sessions
Earlier This Season Martin trails Bezzecchi in standings
Earlier This Season Marquez maintains strong qualifying consistency
Saturday Morning Assen track conditions remain dry
Saturday Qualifying Martin sets decisive late lap
Saturday Qualifying Ogura misses pole by 0.011 seconds
Saturday Qualifying Fernandez loses pole for track limits
Sunday Race Martin, Bezzecchi prepare title-contender showdown

News Intelligence

If you're a MotoGP fan, this shake-up in the grid is big news. Martin's pole position and Marquez's slip to seventh could impact the championship standings. Keep an eye on Sunday's race. It's shaping up to be a title-contender showdown between Martin and Bezzecchi.