Trackhouse leads Aprilia in MotoGP Dutch GP sprint at Assen
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026

In the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint at Assen, the factory Aprilia team struggled against its satellite squad Trackhouse. Marco Bezzecchi, the championship leader, finished fourth, two seconds behind race winner Raul Fernandez. Jorge Martin ended the race in fifth after battling for position against the Ducati riders. Both Aprilia riders faced distinct challenges during the race, affecting their performance. The results mark a slight improvement for Aprilia, which had faced difficulties in the past weeks. The next MotoGP event will provide another opportunity for Aprilia to rebound.
- •Raul Fernandez wins the Assen sprint, forming a Trackhouse 1-2 finish.
- •Marco Bezzecchi finishes fourth; Jorge Martin places fifth.
- •Bezzecchi struggled in the early laps, losing positions.
- •Martin faced grip issues, affecting his race performance.
- •Next MotoGP event offers Aprilia another chance to improve.
- 4:22 PMAutosport — Why factory Aprilia lost to satellite Trackhouse in MotoGP Dutch GP sprint
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Why factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint
- 4:14 PMMotorsport.com — Why factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint
"The factory Aprilia team was dealt a direct defeat by its satellite squad Trackhouse in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffering for different reasons at Assen. Championship leader Bezzecchi crossed the finish line two seconds down on race winner Raul Fernandez in fourth place, while 2024 champion Martin held off the charging Ducati of Francesco ...Keep reading
"The factory Aprilia team was dealt a direct defeat by its satellite squad Trackhouse in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffering for different reasons at Assen. Championship leader Bezzecchi crossed the finish line two seconds down on race winner Raul Fernandez in fourth place, while 2024 champion Martin held off the charging Ducati of Francesco ...Keep reading
"While Trackhouse celebrated a historic 1-2 in the Assen sprint, the factory Aprilia team couldn’t get a single bike on the podium
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External links- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 4:22 PMWhy factory Aprilia lost to satellite Trackhouse in MotoGP Dutch GP sprint
The factory Aprilia team was dealt a direct defeat by its satellite squad Trackhouse in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffering for different reasons at Assen. Championship leader Bezzecchi crossed the finish line two seconds down on race winner Raul Fernandez in fourth place, while 2024 champion Martin held off the charging Ducati of Francesco ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:14 PMWhy factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint
While Trackhouse celebrated a historic 1-2 in the Assen sprint, the factory Aprilia team couldn’t get a single bike on the podium
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 4:14 PMWhy factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint
The factory Aprilia team was dealt a direct defeat by its satellite squad Trackhouse in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffering for different reasons at Assen. Championship leader Bezzecchi crossed the finish line two seconds down on race winner Raul Fernandez in fourth place, while 2024 champion Martin held off the charging Ducati of Francesco ...Keep reading
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