MotoGP arrives at the TT Circuit in Assen this week for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Marco Bezecic looking to bounce back from suspension by halting Marc Marquez’s move.
Aprilia’s Ace Bezecic watched on from the sidelines last Sunday after seeing the riders’ lead at the top of the standings dwindle after being suspended for the race. Czech Grand Prix To slap the marshal. After falling in the sprint, the Italian hit Marshall, who was recovering his bike.
Marquez refused to waste an opportunity to punish his title rival after the FIM. For the Czech GP Bezečići was suspended. So, despite tiring around Brno, Marquez forced his way past Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagna and held off Trackhouse’s Ai Ogura to win the Czech GP.
Now, Marquez sits just 40 points behind Bezecici heading into this weekend’s 10th round of 22 in Assen. Bezeci now trails his Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin in second by eight points, while Fabio Di Giannantonio of the VR46 is third, 23 points adrift of his compatriot.
Bezecchi’s suspension spelled a difficult period for the Italian, who did not score any points from the sprint at Balaton Park. Márquez, on the other hand, won the Balaton Park Sprint, the Hungarian GP and now the Czech GP. So Bezecic is eager to try to get back on track in Assen.
With this in mind, MotoGP News professional team of writers They have made their predictions for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix – who will score and win both races in Assen…
What is your bold prediction for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Assen?
Is it a surprise winner? Shocking stage? Or a terrible outcome?
Who has secured a pole position for the 2026 MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix at Assen?
Kyle Archer – Francesco Bagnaia “MotoGP has seen six different polesitters in the first nine rounds, but not seven out of 10. Francesco Bagnaia He will add to his pole position from Le Mans by qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. The Italian loves Assen and is starting to feel more confident with the front end of the Ducati with every passing race.
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Marcus Chan – Marco Bezeci “After the terrible Czech Grand Prix Marco BezecchiI predict he will be fired up more than ever and will make a great qualifying race for the Dutch Grand Prix – beating Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin.
Tyler Rowlinson – Marco Bezeci “Marco Bezecic needs to get rid of Bruno’s demons as soon as possible, and Assen is the best place to do it. He and Apria will be fast this weekend, and pole position is on the cards for the championship leader.”
David Comerford – You Ogura: “Ducati seemed to be worried that the Apria would be particularly strong at Assen after the Czech GP. And while Marco Bezecchi is Ducati’s main focus, I certainly do.” No. Ogura Favorite for the back pole to qualify for the final in Brno.
Ashley Hamby – George Martin “It was a bit of a break for the riders who were in Chechnya at the beginning of the year, incl George Martin. He is still in the hunt for first pole with Aprilia, and a return to Assen could certainly bring him closer.
Who will win the Dutch Grand Prix of Asean Sprint in 2026?
Kyle Archer – Francesco Bagnaia: “While Francesco Bagnaia struggled to maintain his rear grip during the Grand Prix, the Ducati rider scored his first Sprint Race victory in Brno in 2026. Now Bagnaia can bounce back with another Sprint win at Assen this week.”
Marcus Chan – Mark Marcus “I think after securing back-to-back Grand Prix winners Mark Marquez He gets a good start off the line and wins the sprint race in Assen.
Tyler Rowlinson – Mark Marquez “Marc Marquez has clearly admitted that Assen is not a strong circuit for him, despite his fitness. Ducati may not be as fast as Aprilia this weekend, but it would be foolish to put him out of contention. Marco Bezcicci’s terrible results in Sprint Races and Marquez’s impressive record, the Sprint Kings will beat and win Saturday last year.
David Comerford – Marc Marquez: “I’ve got to see something from Aprilia, because they’re in danger of blowing this championship. Until they show, I’ll be backing Marc Marquez for every race, because he’s getting into that title-chasing flow at the moment.”
Ashley Hamby – George Martin “If Jorge Martin starts at the front of the pack, he should end up with a victory in the short race format if he can hold on to the lead at Turn 1. Of course, Marc Marquez remains a threat regardless, so Martin will have to catch up.”
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Who is your favorite rider to win the 2026 MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix?
Kyle Archer – Marc Marquez: “Predicting the winner of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix is very easy, and if the race in Assen is a straightforward affair, Marc Marquez is the favorite for a third consecutive victory heading to the Netherlands.”
Marcus Chan – Marco Bezeci: It has been well documented that Marco Bezecchi has struggled in the sprint races this season, but I think the Italian will bring his best on Sunday, and win his fifth grand prix of the year in the Netherlands.
Tyler Rowlinson – Marco Bezeci “Marco Bezecchi was predicted to win in Brno, and we all know how that turned out. But I see Assen as a good opportunity for Bezecchi to bounce back and put all the hype around him firmly in the past. Victory for an Aprilia rider in Assen, you heard it first.”
David Comerford – Marc Marquez “After Marc Marquez won in Hungary, there were some doubts that he could repeat it in a more demanding position. But now he has put those doubts to bed in Brno and is back to being the best rider on the grid.
Ashley Hambly – Marc Marquez: The floodgates are now open for Marc Marquez, and it is only a matter of scoring a Grand Prix victory until he is among the leading contenders in the MotoGP rankings. He proved everything wrong by sailing to victory at the Brno circuit clockwise, and I have no doubt he can do it again this weekend in Assen.
Who will be on the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix podium in Assen in 2026?
Kyle Archer – Marquez, Bagnaia, Bezeci: “The 2026 title and a record-equalling eighth premier class championship are now very close for Marc Marquez. So, although the Ducati star is still not 100% fit with his right arm, Francesco Bagnaian and Marco Bezecicin will go head-to-head with I Ogura for the final podium position at the Dutch GP.
Marcus Chan – Bezecchi, Marquez, Di Giantantonio: “Marco Bezecchi and Marc Marquez can share a great battle at the front, the Italian only to stop the seven-time MotoGP champion. Fabio D’GiantantonioHe will complete the fourth stage in the campaign to complete the stage in Assen.
Tyler Rowlinson – Bezchichi, Marquez, Bagnaia “Marc Marquez will give Marco Bezecic a big run for the money at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend. But the Apria will get the edge on the Ducati, and Cervera’s Ant will have to settle for second. And then Francesco Bagnaia will finish third (see the last four races for this reason).”
David Comerford – Marquez, Ogura, Bezzecchi “No. Ogura will not change the pole, but he will repeat his second place result, and I expect that Marco Bezeci will respond after being forced to sit the Czech GP.”
Ashley Hamby – Marquez, Bezeci, Fernandez: I’m expecting a lot of shenanigans from George Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix, which will be driven by Marco Bezecic and Raul Fernandez to claim the final two spots on the podium.
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