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Dutch GP Day 1: Bezzecchi Fastest as Aprilia Gets Off to a Strong Start

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In Friday practice for Round 10 of MotoGP, the Dutch GP at Assen, Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi set the fastest time in both the morning and afternoon sessions. It's a strong response after struggling in the previous two rounds. Bagnaia sat fifth, well within direct Q2 qualification range, and remarked that 'Aprilia is faster right now.'

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Aprilia's 1-2 pace on Friday at Assen is the real deal. You can feel Bezzecchi's riding is locked in from corner entry to exit. It looked like an attack meant to vent the frustration of the last two races all at once. But Assen's narrow, and the qualifying grid decides everything. I can't take my eyes off who comes out on top in Saturday's one-shot battle.