MotoGP Dutch GP: Live commentary and updates from Assen

And that concludes our live coverage for the Dutch GP. But keep checking Motorsport.com and Autosport throughout the day,  as we bring you live updates and news straight from the Assen paddock.

Di Giannantonio managed to recover from his long lap penalty, passing Alex Marquez on the final lap to claim fourth. Marc Marquez finishes sixth behind his brother

It's a podium lockout for Aprilia as Jorge Martin takes the chequered flag in third place. The Spaniard now leads the championship from Bezzecchi, who crashed out early

Fernandez crosses the finish line in second to complete a 1-2 for Trackhouse

Final lap!

We can now confirm Marc Marquez switched to a soft rear just before the start. That explains  why he is losing speed in the final stages of the race

Di Giannantonio makes a bold move on Marquez at the final corner, sending the latter off the track.

The Spaniard lost further momentum on the way to the start/finish straight, allowing his brother Alex Marquez through

Ogura makes the move over Fernandez with six laps to go to snatch the lead. And he immediately pulls away from the Spaniard

The lead battle between the Trackhouse duo is on. Ogura is keen to score his maiden victory in MotoGP, but Fernandez is determined to complete a double win at Assen

Meanwhile, we are seeing another battle play out for fourth place. Di Giannantonio is chasing Marc Marquez, with Alex Marquez and Enea Bastianini not too far behind in fifth and sixth

It turns out Fernandez's rear height device was indeed stuck briefly. He is back on pace, but it has taken some steam off his attack

Francesco Bagnaia has officially retired from the race. Only 16 bikes are now on track

While we were keeping an eye on all the retirements, Ai Ogura caught up with the leaders. However, he has suddenly lost some time too, possibly due to a ride height device issue

Replays show Acosta shaking his arm. Could he have voluntarily retired due to an arm pump issue? 

Martin and Fernandez continue to circulate just three tenths adrift of each other. Ogura isn't out of the fight either, having gained a second over the leading duo. He now trails Martin and Fernandez by 1.3s

 Bagnaia is through on Marquez, who is now under pressure from Acosta again. The trio are fighting for the best of the rest spots behind the three Aprilias, which have locked out the podium positions

Acosta makes a lunge on Marquez but runs off the track, allowing even Bagnaia to go through. However, the KTM rider hasn't lost much time and is right behind the two Ducatis.

Fernandez starts the lap right on Martin's tail. Can the Trackhouse rider complete a double win at Assen?

2027 team-mates Marquez and Acosta are battling once again, with Bagnaia following the duo closely in sixth

The fight for victory is very much on. Just five tenths separate Martin and Fernandez, with Ogura over two seconds adrift in third after re-passing Marquez

Acosta is up to fifth aboard the leading KTM

Bezzecchi is conscious and can be seen sitting next to the wall, surrounded by marshals. He is due to visit the medical centre for check-ups

We have to mention Toprak Razgatlioglu, who has miraculously climbed to 12th place after starting 22nd and last

Here is a look at the race order with Bezzecchi retiring

1. Martin
2. Fernandez
3. M Marquez
4. Ogura
5. Bagnaia
6. Acosta
7. Quartararo
8. Di Giannantonio
9. A Marquez
10. Bastianini

The Trackhouse duo were battling for second position into Turn 1 and Marquez took full advantage of the situation to sweep into second.

He is now back into third place behind Fernandez. Martin continues to lead

Marquez is on attack. After passing his team-mate Bagnaia, he clears the Aprilia of Bezzecchi, who had already slipped to fifth

And it's a repeat of the sprint. Ai Ogura gets the holeshot from second on the grid, but Martin barges past to reinstate the status quo

Alex Marquez and Honda quartet Luca Marini, Joan Mir, Cal Crutchlow and Diogo Moreira have opted for the soft rear. Everyone else is on mediums.

And the warm up lap is underway

The mechanics are clearing the grid

It's worth mentioning reigning world champion Marc Marquez. In both Hungary and the Czech Republic, Marquez played down his chances coming into the weekend, only to come out as the winner on each occasion. However, it appears he genuinely doesn't have the pace to contend for victory in Assen. Can he still upset Aprilia's party and secure a podium, though?