Image copyright: Getty Images
2021 MotoGP World Championship Season
Dutch MotoGP
Round 9
TT Circuit Assen
Assen, Netherlands
Sunday, 27 June 2021
Honda rider Marc Marquez will be hoping to win the
Dutch MotoGP title for the third time when he competes at the TT Circuit Assen on June 27.
The Spanish star won the Dutch MotoGP in 2014 and 2018, before finishing second in the last race which took place in 2019.
Marquez is oozing with confidence after winning the recent German MotoGP which took place on June 20 - his first victory since the Valencia MotoGP in November 2019.
Image copyright: Getty Images
Marquez was followed by KTM's Miguel Oliveira and Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo, who finished second and third respectively.
Quartararo is still sitting at the top of the 2021 riders' standings as the race for this season's MotoGP world title continues.
The Ducati duo of Johann Zarco and Jack Miller are placed second and third respectively heading into the Dutch MotoGP.
Marquez is now placed 10th on the standings and he will move up into the eighth spot if he wins this weekend's race.
Image copyright: Getty Images
The 28-year-old picked up a serious injury in the opening race of the 2020 season which led to three operations on his smashed right arm.
Marquez was realistic about his chances in the upcoming races after winning the German MotoGP title and he expects to struggle at the Dutch MotoGP.
"The pain is there. It's always there," Marquez said.
"Assen we will struggle again. The summer break will help and I hope to take a step on my physical condition.
"It will not be the same Marc as 2019 and I will not be ready to fight for the victory in Austria [Michelin Grand Prix of Styria on August 8]."
Yamaha are placed at the top of Constructors' Championship standings and they are followed by Ducati and KTM respectively.
2019 Dutch MotoGP results
Winner: Maverick Vinales - Yamaha
Runner-Up: Marc Marquez - Honda
Third-Place: Fabio Quartararo - Yamaha
Bet on Motorsports with Betway
Get your engines revinng with
Betway Ghana and a selection of top motorsports betting. Click
HERE to register a new account, and take advantage of our 50% first deposit offer up to GHS 200 in Free Bets which you can use to
bet on Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR, or any other sport of your choice.
For all the latest sports news, betting tips and promotions follow Betway on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Download the Betway App.