The Dutch Grand Prix held today Saturday at the Assen circuit has become a veritable feast for the Repsol riders.
In MotoGP, Valentino has dominated the race from start to finish with ease. After an initial group was formed after the start, Alex Barros and Valentino Rossi have escaped after a few laps to take the lead of the test. While Ukawa was played behind the third place on the podium with Yamaha riders Biaggi and Checa, Rossi has worked to wait behind bars until the end of the race to take the lead and pass first under the checkered flag. Ukawa, who is contesting the third podium place in the last lap Biaggi Czech after staying off the hook, has played with the Yamaha rider input at the chicane on goal, suffering a minor fall. The Repsol has again rejoined the race, trained at the finish fifth.
250cc. Repsol riders today have lived a day with mixed fortunes. While Toni Elias on his way to get his first podium in Assen, the talisman circuit where last year and got his first win en125cc, Fonsi Nieto looked like some engine problems delayed his Aprilia him to fifth position. This result and the victory of Marco Melandri Fonsi are lowered to the second position in the overall standings, taking the lead after this race the Italian with eight points ahead of Spanish.
125cc. have also experienced strong emotions during this Grand Prix. The two wards of Alberto Puig have a perfect performance today. Dani Pedrosa, Assen will remain etched in your memory for the rest of his life today after getting the first victory of his career in the World Cup. To mate Joan Olive, both now also be a career that will never forget. Starting from the third line with the twelfth fastest time, Olive has started very well and has aupado to the second position just behind Pedrosa. After losing some positions along the test, a very exciting final race and contested has been done with the third position.