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| Marc Marquez Crash Dutch MotoGP 2025 FP1: Ducati Reveals Downshifting Error Caused Assen Highside Accident. |
Marc Marquez suffered a dramatic crash during Free Practice 1 (FP1) at the 2025 Dutch MotoGP Grand Prix in Assen, with Ducati confirming that the accident was caused by a downshifting error made by the rider himself.
Arriving at Assen as the MotoGP 2025 championship leader with a comfortable 40-point lead following a dominant double win at the Italian Grand Prix, Marquez was hoping to maintain his momentum. However, the Dutch GP weekend started in the worst possible way.
Huge Highside in the First 10 Minutes of FP1
Just 10 minutes into FP1, Marquez lost control of his factory Ducati at the high-speed Turn 15. The rear of the bike snapped out as he downshifted too aggressively, launching him into a violent highside crash.
Marquez landed hard on his left side, hitting his elbow and arm before sliding across the asphalt and into the gravel. He immediately removed his left glove to check for injury and returned to the paddock for medical evaluation by MotoGP’s chief medical officer, Dr. Angel Charte.
Injury Update and Return to Track
Initial reports from Ducati indicated pain in Marquez's left hand and elbow, and some discomfort in his right arm as well. Despite the impact, Marquez was cleared to return to action and did so with just under 20 minutes remaining in FP1.
Remarkably, on a fresh medium rear tire, he went straight to the top of the timesheets with a fastest lap of 1:32.216, ahead of Tech3 KTM’s Maverick Viñales.
Ducati Team Confirms It Was Rider Error
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi explained the crash clearly:
“He said he made a mistake — he downshifted too fast, and the bike lost traction,” Tardozzi stated.
“There’s some pain in his left arm, especially the elbow, and also a bit on the right side, but he wanted to complete a few more laps before deciding what to do next.”
Another Crash in FP2 at Turn 7
Unfortunately, Marquez's day didn’t get easier. In the second practice session (FP2), he suffered another fall — this time at Turn 7. However, he still managed to finish FP2 with the sixth-fastest time, showing resilience and determination.
Championship Leader Remains Focused
Despite the crashes, Marc Marquez remains focused on his bigger goal: winning the MotoGP 2025 world title with Ducati. The Spaniard hasn't won at Assen since 2018, but his current form and fighting spirit keep him as a top contender.
The FP1 crash at the Dutch MotoGP 2025 was a setback for Marc Marquez, but not enough to stop him. Ducati’s confirmation of a rider error reminds fans and rivals alike that even the best riders are vulnerable to split-second misjudgments. With two crashes in one day, Marquez's true test will be how he recovers mentally and physically for race day.
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