1. The perfect Assen/Bagnaia marriage.
A perfect weekend for the Italian driver, or more accurately to say another. As in Italy two weeks ago, here in Assen too there were undisputed victories in the sprint race on Saturday and the long race on Sunday. Bagnaia is at the most powerful moment of his entire sports career.
2. The punishment of Márquez.
The strategy of starting with front tire pressure below the minimum required, hoping to raise the pressure in the race, was aborted when contact with Bastianini temporarily sent him off the track. The penalty, 16 seconds was added to his race time.l
3. Viñales’ last lap.
He fought for a good part of the race for a podium position, but was unable to withstand the pressure from Márquez on the final lap, who passed him three corners from the finish. He was then penalized for stepping on his rear tire on the side of the circuit.
4. Bastianini and Di Giannantonio.
As on Saturday, the former starred in a comeback that took him from tenth position to the podium, making one wonder what he could have done if he had qualified better for the grid. The same goes for his compatriot Di Giannantonio, very fast after losing five positions at the start. With Márquez penalized, he finished fourth.
5. The level of Michelin tires in 2024.
The race was one second per lap faster than last year, a difference that must be attributed to the step forward achieved by the Michelin tires compared to last season. Target of everyone’s anger when they did not reach the required standard, now it is fair to recognize the merit.
Source: La Verdad
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