And yet, rookie Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) just won't stop breaking records. At the Motul TT Assen the Frenchman put in the fastest ever lap of the track in qualifying to take his third pole position overall, and in doing that he also becomes the youngest ever rider to take back-to-back poles in the premier class. Before pole was decided, it was that Q1 that would prove crucial for one big name: Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP). Behind that little slice of history, there's one habitual front row starter missing from the top three: Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Marquez will be a threat as always, Dovizioso will need to replicate his stunning starts...and Rossi will be on the hunt.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 30, 2019 00:22 UTC