It was a Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Saturday showdown at the Motul TT Assen as Maverick Viñales set a new all-time lap record to beat World Championship leader Fabio Quartararo to pole position. Viñales has qualified on pole position for the first time since the Emilia Romagna GP last year on his way to winning the race. Quartararo has qualified in second for his 30th front row start in the premier class, on what is his 42nd race in MotoGP™, almost 71.4% success rate. This is the second Yamaha factory rider 1-2 in qualifying so far this year, along with Le Mans. After passing through Q1 for the first time of the season, Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) has qualified in fifth place which is only the fourth time he failed to start from the front row so far this year.

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