Bezzecchi defeats Bagnaia in Assen sprint, Quartararo third

Although VR46 rider Bezzecchi briefly lost the lead from pole position, the man who had dominated the entire weekend was soon back past Bagnaia’s factory machine. The world champion, who had started second, had no answer.

The result consolidates Bezzecchi’s hold on third in the standings, with Bagnaia still leading Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin. Bagnaia’s advantage has been…