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MotoGP Dutch GP at Assen: Chaotic Race Sees Jorge Martin Rise to Championship Lead

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MotoGP Dutch GP at Assen: Chaotic Race Sees Jorge Martin Rise to Championship Lead — PHOTO — CRASH.NET / © Crash.net↗ View original

The Dutch GP main race was held at Assen, and updated standings were released after the race reflecting tire-pressure penalties for Brad Binder and Augusto Fernandez. Jorge Martin's third-place podium moved him into the championship lead, seven points ahead of his teammate. Marco Bezzecchi suffered a crash. Crash.net reported.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Assen is a track where you can't fake speed. Martin picking up 3rd and taking a 7-point championship lead -- that's a result that moved the whole championship, not just one podium step. Bezzecchi's crash, Aprilia themselves admit, came from 'being too fast.' That's exactly the shape the cost of attacking takes.