MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix

Aditya · 28th June 2018, 19:09

Moto GP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix (June 29th - July 1st)

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Track Layout

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Track Data

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Circuit Information:

The TT Assen held each June is of the biggest annual sporting occasions in the Netherlands. Thousands of fans flock from across Europe to create a fantastic atmosphere and to play a part in the continuing heritage of this festival of motorsport.

Known as "The Cathedral" of motorcycle racing, Assen proudly holds the honour of being the only venue to have uninterruptedly held a round of the Motorcycle World Championship every year since its creation in 1949.

Assen is the only venue to have held a round of the Motorcycle World Championship every year since its creation in 1949. The circuit was purpose built for the Dutch TT in 1955, with previous events having been held on public roads. The track is narrow, with rapid changes in direction, and is fully surrounded by grass banks and grandstands, providing excellent viewing for the hundreds of thousands of fanatical spectators who are drawn to the most prestigious event in Dutch motorsport every year. A huge favourite with riders, Assen is well known for its festive and extravagant atmosphere.

In 1999 the circuit was modified with a new grandstand, control tower, press centre and renovated boxes. Modifications to the Assen circuit over the winter of 2005/6 saw the length of the championship’s longest serving track cut from over 6 km down to 4.555km.

Read more at: http://www.motogp.com/en/event/netherlands

Aditya · 28th June 2018, 19:35

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fz_rider · 30th June 2018, 18:53

That was fun. 30 sec earlier, Iannone was on pole, 30 sec later he ends up 9th. Marquez produced a lap to get him on pole, where as everybody in the train benefited. It was tricky, a mistake by one could have messed up everyone's. But they all went through, helped by others slipstream. The losers, Lorenzo, Iannone, Petrucci who had there good laps in clean air. Also Zarco, who lead the train.
Marquez, Crutchlow and Rossi starts top row. Pedrosa starts 18th.

fz_rider · 1st July 2018, 18:20

What a race ! What a race ! It's almost cruel that a Formula 1 race to follow MotoGp. You have to see it to believe it. The 2.1 sec win by Marquez doesn't tell the story. Anybody who didn't see the race, watch the the full race highlight. It was as if watching a Moto3 race. Overtakes, overtakes and overtakes. 6 different lap leaders. Lorenzo charging from 10th to lead the first lap. Rins almost taking out Marquez. Rossi and Lorenzo almost crashing. 7 men into contention up until 5 laps to go. All the breathtaking amazing things happening.
Finally Marquez takes the win from Rins and Vinales.
Mind numbing!

sukiwa · 1st July 2018, 18:40

Incredible race! Attention was always on leading group, haven't seen it in many races. So many touches, many recoveries and endless overtakes. By the time overtaking replays would finish positions would have changed.

Suzuki riders: I used to feel that both Iannone & Rins used to peak too early just to loose towards end of race. Today Rins showed consistency & took his chances.
Consistency of Vinales finally resulted in a podium finish.
Good to see Dovi in points after crashes in earlier races.

five46 · 1st July 2018, 19:43

The best race of 2018 by miles. What a see-saw of positions. The race in entirety was like a highlights package. Feel sorry for the ones who didn't watch this. Keep refreshing YouTube and pray someone uploads this race.

Great finish by Marc, and Rins was really a surprise.

BlackPearl · 1st July 2018, 23:57

What a race, one of the best I have seen!

Added_flavor · 2nd July 2018, 00:15

What a race! I think this is one of the best races I've seen at least in the last 6-8 years!

After a long time, a race wasn't entertaining due to controversies or incidents.. but for pure adrenaline pumping, high quality racing!

sukiwa · 2nd July 2018, 09:06

Points table after round 8

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Amey Kulkarni · 2nd July 2018, 09:06

What an eye pleasing race FINALLY! I was off my sofa at every corner.

Top 7-8 riders led the most the race and boy o boy everyone joined the party somewhere or the other.

I'm sad though Vale was not on the podium and has given MM93 a further stretch of points in the championship.

Hard luck Vale for not being on the well deserved podium.

Cheers,
Amey

Abhi_abarth · 2nd July 2018, 11:04

What a Race !!! Been the best of this season so far. Yamahas were very strong but both MV25 and VR46 gave away the pole position to MM93 going too wide in one of the turns. Sad !!
I have always been wanting Maverick in the leader pack battle and what a treat watching him. Does this mean Yamaha has sorted out it's electronic issues ? Or is it because they have been strong here predominantly ? No words to describe MM93, last two laps he just vanished.

fz_rider · 2nd July 2018, 13:00

The race was filled with so much action, it should have been shown on split screen. The point scoring top 15 riders, were split only by 16 sec. That's how close the race pace was.
Most must have missed ultimate chicane dual between Rossi and Dovi. Rossi was making up moves after moves at the last chicane all through out the race. But, Dovi has become so experienced in last lap duals, courtesy a certain Mr. Marquez, that he knew exactly what to do. He let Rossi pass, got a better drive coming out, and immediately made a move to take back the fourth place.
Rins was the only rider with Hards on both end. Although Tyre choice hardly made difference in race pace, it was all about feel. It clicked for him.
Also, contrary to his favorite hard tyre, Marquez went for softs, and the move paid. Most of the grid were on harder compounds, even Ducati's, who favour softs.
There is so much to discuss about this race,it can go on and on.

Sheel · 2nd July 2018, 19:28

Brilliant racing by the top 6 finishers as well as Lorenzo. This race could have been won by any of the top 6, no..? Might be, but the difference between the others and Marquez was 1.34 lap time in the last laps on those soft tires, devastating. And that save.

arun_josie · 2nd July 2018, 21:55

I am not a follower of MotoGP, but luckily stumbled upon this race while switching between the channels. Awesome race it was! The positions were changing so quickly that P1 was exchanged by 6 riders during this race.

The field was so close which made this race very interesting and this is lacking in F1 these days.

28th June 2018, 19:09	#1
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,845 Thanked: 77,082 Times View My Garage	MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix Moto GP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix (June 29th - July 1st) Track Layout Track Data Circuit Information: The TT Assen held each June is of the biggest annual sporting occasions in the Netherlands. Thousands of fans flock from across Europe to create a fantastic atmosphere and to play a part in the continuing heritage of this festival of motorsport. Known as "The Cathedral" of motorcycle racing, Assen proudly holds the honour of being the only venue to have uninterruptedly held a round of the Motorcycle World Championship every year since its creation in 1949. Assen is the only venue to have held a round of the Motorcycle World Championship every year since its creation in 1949. The circuit was purpose built for the Dutch TT in 1955, with previous events having been held on public roads. The track is narrow, with rapid changes in direction, and is fully surrounded by grass banks and grandstands, providing excellent viewing for the hundreds of thousands of fanatical spectators who are drawn to the most prestigious event in Dutch motorsport every year. A huge favourite with riders, Assen is well known for its festive and extravagant atmosphere. In 1999 the circuit was modified with a new grandstand, control tower, press centre and renovated boxes. Modifications to the Assen circuit over the winter of 2005/6 saw the length of the championship’s longest serving track cut from over 6 km down to 4.555km. Read more at: http://www.motogp.com/en/event/netherlands Last edited by Aditya : 28th June 2018 at 19:33.
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28th June 2018, 19:35	#2
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30th June 2018, 18:53	#3
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix That was fun. 30 sec earlier, Iannone was on pole, 30 sec later he ends up 9th. Marquez produced a lap to get him on pole, where as everybody in the train benefited. It was tricky, a mistake by one could have messed up everyone's. But they all went through, helped by others slipstream. The losers, Lorenzo, Iannone, Petrucci who had there good laps in clean air. Also Zarco, who lead the train. Marquez, Crutchlow and Rossi starts top row. Pedrosa starts 18th.
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1st July 2018, 18:20	#4
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix What a race ! What a race ! It's almost cruel that a Formula 1 race to follow MotoGp. You have to see it to believe it. The 2.1 sec win by Marquez doesn't tell the story. Anybody who didn't see the race, watch the the full race highlight. It was as if watching a Moto3 race. Overtakes, overtakes and overtakes. 6 different lap leaders. Lorenzo charging from 10th to lead the first lap. Rins almost taking out Marquez. Rossi and Lorenzo almost crashing. 7 men into contention up until 5 laps to go. All the breathtaking amazing things happening. Finally Marquez takes the win from Rins and Vinales. Mind numbing!
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1st July 2018, 18:40	#5
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix Incredible race! Attention was always on leading group, haven't seen it in many races. So many touches, many recoveries and endless overtakes. By the time overtaking replays would finish positions would have changed. Suzuki riders: I used to feel that both Iannone & Rins used to peak too early just to loose towards end of race. Today Rins showed consistency & took his chances. Consistency of Vinales finally resulted in a podium finish. Good to see Dovi in points after crashes in earlier races.
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1st July 2018, 19:43	#6
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix The best race of 2018 by miles. What a see-saw of positions. The race in entirety was like a highlights package. Feel sorry for the ones who didn't watch this. Keep refreshing YouTube and pray someone uploads this race. Great finish by Marc, and Rins was really a surprise.
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1st July 2018, 23:57	#7
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix What a race, one of the best I have seen!
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2nd July 2018, 00:15	#8
Added_flavor BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 844 Thanked: 2,782 Times View My Garage	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix What a race! I think this is one of the best races I've seen at least in the last 6-8 years! After a long time, a race wasn't entertaining due to controversies or incidents.. but for pure adrenaline pumping, high quality racing!
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2nd July 2018, 09:06	#9
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,378 Thanked: 2,562 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix Points table after round 8
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2nd July 2018, 09:06	#10
Amey Kulkarni BHPian Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Dubai Posts: 403 Thanked: 1,679 Times View My Garage	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix What an eye pleasing race FINALLY! I was off my sofa at every corner. Top 7-8 riders led the most the race and boy o boy everyone joined the party somewhere or the other. I'm sad though Vale was not on the podium and has given MM93 a further stretch of points in the championship. Hard luck Vale for not being on the well deserved podium. Cheers, Amey
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2nd July 2018, 11:04	#11
Abhi_abarth BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 498 Thanked: 345 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix What a Race !!! Been the best of this season so far. Yamahas were very strong but both MV25 and VR46 gave away the pole position to MM93 going too wide in one of the turns. Sad !! I have always been wanting Maverick in the leader pack battle and what a treat watching him. Does this mean Yamaha has sorted out it's electronic issues ? Or is it because they have been strong here predominantly ? No words to describe MM93, last two laps he just vanished.
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2nd July 2018, 13:00	#12
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix The race was filled with so much action, it should have been shown on split screen. The point scoring top 15 riders, were split only by 16 sec. That's how close the race pace was. Most must have missed ultimate chicane dual between Rossi and Dovi. Rossi was making up moves after moves at the last chicane all through out the race. But, Dovi has become so experienced in last lap duals, courtesy a certain Mr. Marquez, that he knew exactly what to do. He let Rossi pass, got a better drive coming out, and immediately made a move to take back the fourth place. Rins was the only rider with Hards on both end. Although Tyre choice hardly made difference in race pace, it was all about feel. It clicked for him. Also, contrary to his favorite hard tyre, Marquez went for softs, and the move paid. Most of the grid were on harder compounds, even Ducati's, who favour softs. There is so much to discuss about this race,it can go on and on.
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2nd July 2018, 19:28	#13
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,588 Thanked: 14,404 Times View My Garage	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix Brilliant racing by the top 6 finishers as well as Lorenzo. This race could have been won by any of the top 6, no..? Might be, but the difference between the others and Marquez was 1.34 lap time in the last laps on those soft tires, devastating. And that save.
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2nd July 2018, 21:55	#14
arun_josie Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,737 Thanked: 13,537 Times	Re: MotoGP : The 2018 Dutch Grand Prix I am not a follower of MotoGP, but luckily stumbled upon this race while switching between the channels. Awesome race it was! The positions were changing so quickly that P1 was exchanged by 6 riders during this race. The field was so close which made this race very interesting and this is lacking in F1 these days.
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