Another record-breaking lap marked Friday at the Dutch GP. Collin Veijer led the first Moto3 practice session in Assen, setting the fastest lap ever recorded on the circuit.
After brief spells in the lead by David Alonso (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar), Adrián Fernández (Leopard Racing/Honda), and David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports/KTM) with their initial flying laps, Veijer hit the track and immediately took over the top spot.
The Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP rider, competing on home turf, put together a series of fast laps and maintained his lead throughout. Near the end of the session, he set the record lap time of 1m40.259s. Ryusei Yamanaka (MT Helmets-MSi/KTM) secured the second-fastest time, 0.294s behind.
After leading the morning practice, Iván Ortolá (MT Helmets-MSi/KTM) continued to show his competitiveness with the third-fastest time, 0.310s off Veijer. The top five were completed by Fernández and José Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Championship leader Alonso had a challenging session with two crashes, ending up in ninth place.
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💪 @CollinVeijer95 looks like he's the rider to beat in #Moto3!
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He tops a rather eventful P1 as David Alonso struggles after two crashes ⚠️#DutchGP 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/KQUEgkwkTd
