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Fri 17th April 2026 (UTC)
Fri 17th April 2026 (Local)
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2026-04-17T09:20:00
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09:20:00 UTC (11:20:00 Local)
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Pirelli Dutch Round Free Practice
Date
Fri 17th April 2026 (UTC)
Fri 17th April 2026 (Local)
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2026-04-17T09:20:00
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WorldSSP
Season
2026
Round
3
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TT Circuit Assen
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The FIM Supersport World Championship arrives at the iconic TT Circuit Assen, affectionately known as the "Cathedral of Speed," for the third round of the 2026 season. The primary challenge of the 4.54km Dutch layout is its high-speed flow and cambered corners, which demand a motorcycle with exceptional front-end stability and rapid direction changes. The objective for the field—led by early championship frontrunners following the Portuguese round—is to dial in their chassis settings during the 40-minute Free Practice session to handle Assen’s notoriously fast final chicane.
Strategically, the goal for Round 3 is to adapt to the variable Dutch weather, which often shifts from bright sunshine to localized showers within minutes. The tactical focus for the teams is to evaluate the durability of the Pirelli slick compounds on the abrasive surface, especially with the introduction of the "Next Generation" machines like the Yamaha YZF-R9 and the ZXMOTO 820RR. With the Tissot Superpole session following shortly in the afternoon, the ultimate goal for the opening practice is to establish a base rhythm that ensures a spot on the front two rows of the grid for Saturday's Race 1.
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Lucas Mahias set a blistering pace on Friday, April 17, 2026, topping the combined standings during the Pirelli Dutch Round. Mahias’ primary objective was to exploit the agility of his GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R9, and he did so with clinical precision, posting a session-best 1:36.490. His performance was enough to secure the provisional top spot before the field transitioned into the afternoon Superpole, where he ultimately confirmed his dominance by claiming pole position for the weekend's races.
The practice sessions were marked by incredibly tight margins, with the top 15 riders separated by less than a second. Valentin Debise, riding the new ZXMOTO 820RR, finished a close second with a 1:36.561, proving the competitive parity of the new regulations. Spanish rider Albert Arenas completed the top three, just 0.082 seconds off Mahias' pace. Notable performances also came from Tom Booth-Amos on the Triumph and Can Öncü, who rounded out the top five. The session was briefly interrupted by a red flag due to a minor technical spill at the Strubben corner, but the field returned quickly to the track, setting a record-breaking pace for the Supersport class under the cool but dry Drenthe skies.
The practice sessions were marked by incredibly tight margins, with the top 15 riders separated by less than a second. Valentin Debise, riding the new ZXMOTO 820RR, finished a close second with a 1:36.561, proving the competitive parity of the new regulations. Spanish rider Albert Arenas completed the top three, just 0.082 seconds off Mahias' pace. Notable performances also came from Tom Booth-Amos on the Triumph and Can Öncü, who rounded out the top five. The session was briefly interrupted by a red flag due to a minor technical spill at the Strubben corner, but the field returned quickly to the track, setting a record-breaking pace for the Supersport class under the cool but dry Drenthe skies.
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