Assen Heat Shocks MotoGP Riders

MotoGP riders at Assen battled blistering 35°C heat that turned the track into a literal inferno, with riders like Bagnaia comparing it to riding in India and Martin calling it “like a volcano.” The extreme temps caused tire degradation, grip loss, and dramatic performance drops, leading to a rash of crashes — especially when following another bike. While some blamed the heat as the main culprit, others like Marini argued riders were simply pushing too hard under intense competition. Despite Sunday’s forecast hinting at cooler temps, Friday’s grueling conditions left riders physically and mechanically drained — and the question lingered: could a full race even be safe? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3eea7d57adaf2d1