Lanusse was followed in the standings by five Italians: Giuliano Gregorini (RCGM Team), Dino Lombardi and Francesco Cocco (Martini Corse Yamaha), Riccardo Russo (Team Trasimeno Yamaha) e Christian Gamarino (GOELEVEN Kawasaki).
The winner of the Assen opening round, Michael van der Mark (Ten Kate Junior Team Honda) at the moment lies down in 18th position.