Raul Fernandez led a Trackhouse Racing one-two finish in the MotoGP Sprint race at the TT Circuit Assen on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
The Spanish rider started from fourth on the grid and overtook his rivals to secure his second Sprint victory of the season, following his win at Mugello.
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Fernandez's teammate Ai Ogura finished second, while Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the podium in third.
Fernandez Delighted with Sprint Win
"I am very happy," said Fernandez after the race. "This is my second Sprint race victory this year.
I didn't believe in this discipline at all last year; I wasn't very strong in this format."
He praised the team effort, adding: "It's also incredible for the team. A one-two finish means we've worked very well.
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Ai Ogura was very fast at the end of the race. I think he had a better pace than me, while I was a bit on the limit."
Trackhouse Racing capitalized on a strong weekend for Aprilia, which locked out the top three qualifying positions earlier.
Factory riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin remain well-positioned for the main Grand Prix on Sunday.
Jorge Martin starts the main race from pole position, ahead of Ogura and Bezzecchi. Fernandez will start fourth, followed by Francesco Bagnaia, Di Giannantonio, and Marc Marquez.
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Air temperature at the Dutch venue reached 30 degrees Celsius, with track temperature at 43 degrees Celsius as riders completed their warm-up lap.
