MotoGP: 5 Talking points from Dutch TT 2019

Assen delivered for Yamaha as they notched up their first win of the season

#4 Dovizioso can only do so much in that Ducati

Dovizioso put in a valiant effort to finish a distant 4th but Marquez was still able to stretch the lead at the top

You've got to feel for Dovizioso. He carries the Italian hopes while riding that Ducati in a way that not many can but it's just not enough.

Marquez on that Honda is just too good. Every track, every race Marquez is right up there with a chance to win the race while the Ducati is just not close enough.

The DNF at Barcelona is hurting even more now because of the gap Marc has in the championship.

It would be silly to throw in the towel so early but you've got to ask what different can Dovizioso do right now with the bike underneath him. He keeps pushing and gets the maximum possible out of it but more often than not it is falling short.

Edited by Alan John