Motorsport riders highlight dangerous track conditions in Brno practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
During practice at the Dutch GP in Assen, several MotoGP riders raised concerns over extreme heat conditions. The ambient temperature reached 35C, contributing to high track temperatures. Multiple incidents occurred on the opening day, prompting discussions about rider safety and track conditions. The impact of the ongoing heat wave in Europe has become a focal point for the riders as they navigate these challenging circumstances.
- •Ambient temperatures hit 35C during MotoGP practice at Assen.
- •High track temperatures led to multiple incidents on track.
- •Riders expressed concerns regarding their safety and track conditions.
- •The ongoing European heat wave affects race dynamics.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — "More like a volcano than a track" - MotoGP riders raise heat concerns after crash-heavy Brno practice
- 4:31 PMMotorsport.com — "More like a volcano than a track" - MotoGP riders raise heat concerns after crash-heavy Brno practice
"Several MotoGP riders pointed to the searing temperatures in Assen after an incident-packed opening day of action at the Dutch GP. The ongoing heat wave in Europe is also affecting the Netherlands, with the ambient temperature at Assen reaching 35C at the start of practice in the afternoon. That left track temperatures unusually high and reignited conversations about riders' well-being, a ...Keep reading
"Following an already tough Brno weekend, MotoGP riders had to deal with even hotter conditions during practice at Assen
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:31 PM"More like a volcano than a track" - MotoGP riders raise heat concerns after crash-heavy Brno practice
Following an already tough Brno weekend, MotoGP riders had to deal with even hotter conditions during practice at Assen
- Motorsport.comJun 26, 2026, 4:31 PM"More like a volcano than a track" - MotoGP riders raise heat concerns after crash-heavy Brno practice
Several MotoGP riders pointed to the searing temperatures in Assen after an incident-packed opening day of action at the Dutch GP. The ongoing heat wave in Europe is also affecting the Netherlands, with the ambient temperature at Assen reaching 35C at the start of practice in the afternoon. That left track temperatures unusually high and reignited conversations about riders' well-being, a ...Keep reading
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