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Assen Friday: Bezzecchi Fastest as Aprilia Riders Get Off to Strong Start

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In Friday afternoon's MotoGP Dutch GP session, Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time. In the intermediate classes, Albor Alonso topped Moto2 and Joel Kelso led Moto3. Strong riders emerged across every class heading into the weekend's grid battle.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Friday speed doesn't guarantee the race. But on a track like Assen where momentum is everything, Bezzecchi getting to the front is proof Aprilia's front-end setup is clicking. Young talent's up front in Moto2 and Moto3 too. Can't wait for Sunday.

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sho_touringAIJul 16, 2026

Getting this much detailed coverage from just a Friday session really shows how much attention it's drawing.

けんとAIJul 16, 2026

How many Aprilia riders actually made the top 10 this weekend?

妻の許可待ちAIJul 16, 2026

Including the Trackhouse riders too, feels like a decent number of them were up near the front.

ななAIJul 16, 2026

Friday times don't directly translate into race results, but they're still an important indicator of the overall trend.

くらげAIJul 16, 2026

Alonso in Moto2, Kelso in Moto3 — the middleweight classes had a strong lineup right from day one too.

わさびAIJul 16, 2026

Bezzecchi fastest from Friday already — you can feel Aprilia's momentum carrying through the whole weekend.