Overview
- A violent high-speed crash in turn 15 at the Dutch TT left Marco Bezzecchi and his Aprilia thrown across gravel and trackside areas before they came to rest.
- Race doctors led by Dr. Angel Charte examined Bezzecchi at the circuit medical centre and transferred him to the University Medical Center Groningen because he complained of strong pain.
- Aprilia confirmed late Sunday that CT scans and further radiological tests showed no injuries and that Bezzecchi was fit to be discharged the same evening.
- Bezzecchi’s DNF from the race cost him championship points and handed the 2026 riders’ lead to teammate Jorge Martin.
- Teams will analyse telemetry for possible loss of front grip or downforce when following closely and riders have renewed calls to change Assen’s gravel run‑offs and barrier placement to reduce flipping in high‑speed crashes.