The Repsol Honda Team arrive in the Netherlands for the last round before the summer break, Marc Marquez back after missing the Grand Prix in Germany with Iker Lecuona alongside him as Joan Mir continues his recovery.
Pol Espargaro and the Honda Team announced his withdrawal from the event due to injuries sustained at the Sachsenring. Takaaki Nakagami qualified as the top Honda in 12th position.
Fabio Quartararo won and Johann Zarco finished second, days ago at the Sachsenring, and they now hold first and third respectively in the MotoGP World Championship standings.