The World Championship returns to the Cathedral this weekend and it’s not just riders who should be excited
The Motul TT Assen is an event which all of the riders circle on their calendar, and it’s also a big weekend for MotoGP™ Fantasy players as well. Anything can – and usually does – happen at Assen, meaning gamers can score big with some astute picks in their team. With that in mind, let motogp.com set the scene for you after a scintillating German Grand Prix just days ago, then cast an eye to what awaits at the Cathedral.
Who made the Dream Team at the Sachsenring?
Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) is enjoying red-hot form with last weekend’s German GP marking his second consecutive win and this third consecutive podium. Unsurprisingly, he was also the biggest scorer in MotoGP™ Fantasy, with 41 points in total. In addition to the 25 points which ‘El Diablo’ earned for the win at Sachsenring, he also accrued a tidy haul from qualifying on the front row, gaining an early position, and setting the fastest lap of the race.
Joining Quartararo as a Gold rider in the Dream Team was fellow Frenchman Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing). He qualified third and finished second in Germany, meaning a total of 30 MotoGP™ Fantasy points.
Heading up the Silver Riders was Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team). The ‘Thriller’ lived up to that nickname by riding his way to a podium despite qualifying sixth and having to serve a Long Lap penalty which cost him three positions. Even that was a hair-raising experience given the gravel which had been spilt into the penalty loop, but Miller kept his Desmosedici upright and fought his way back to third position by the chequered flag. If you had him as a Gold Rider, you would have scored 27 MotoGP™ Fantasy points.
The other rider in the Sachsenring Dream Team was the Sunday man, Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). Unlike Quartararo, Zarco, and Miller, the South African was unable to make it through to Q2, instead earning the majority of his points by charging from 15th on the grid to seventh. Had you selected Binder as one of your Gold riders, you would have collected another 26 MotoGP™ Fantasy points.
Which constructor provided the biggest yield?
Yamaha came out…