Dutch Grand Prix: Somkiat Chantra finishes the Sprint in Assen

IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra crossed the line in 19th place in Saturday’s Sprint at the TT Circuit Assen.

• Starting from the 22nd spot on the grid, Chantra faced a comeback Sprint, aiming to gain ground and extract key takeaways.
• The Thai rider reported feeling better and more comfortable on the bike, which helped build confidence at the fast and technical Dutch track.
• Tyre choice is expected to play a crucial role in tomorrow’s Grand Prix, and both Chantra and the crew are fully committed to making the most of the available data and improving performance.

“It was my first Sprint in Assen. I did my best to follow my rivals, especially Aleix Espargaro, who has a lot of experience and is also an HRC test rider, because I wanted to learn from his lines and riding style. Lap by lap, I picked up small details that helped me improve. It was a tough race, but I felt some progress. We’ll keep pushing to do better tomorrow!”