It wasn’t the summer break, yet the MotoGP riders were away for almost an entire month. The last round contested was the Italian Grand Prix, on Sunday June 2, won by Francesco Bagnaia ahead of his teammate Enea Bastianini, for a Ducati double.
And in a month until this new race weekend, a lot has happened! The transfer window has come to life in a crazy way, between Jorge Martin at Aprilia or even the transfer of the century, Marc Marquez who announces joining Ducati for 2025. One thing is certain, it is that the Dutch Grand Prix risks be lively on the track, as much as off…
TV broadcast, schedule or even the circuit of this Grand Prix, here is everything you need to know to follow the race weekend in the Netherlands, eighth round of the 2024 season.
The Dutch GP circuit: Assen
Length : 4,5 km
Turns: 18 (6 left, 12 right)
Number of laps for the race: 26 (13 a sprint)
Circuit record: 1’31”472 par Marco Bezzecchi in 2023
Winning record: Valentino Rossi (8)
The oldest MotoGP circuit, Assen is nicknamed “the cathedral” of speed, proof of the monument that this track is for any MotoGP rider. The master of the place is Valentino Rossi, who has won eight times in the premier category, his record is set to last for a good while…
READ ALSO. MotoGP. The Dutch Grand Prix on the racing calendar until… 2031!
Due to its position on the calendar in the modern era, in the middle of the season, and the regularly tricky conditions offered by the Dutch weather, the Assen Grand Prix is often considered a turning point, where the title can be decided and the championship completely relaunched. With the suspense on offer in 2024, this could definitely be further proof.
Time, TV channel… The program for the Dutch Grand Prix
Friday June 28
Free practice 1 at 10:45 a.m. on Canal+ Sport 360
Free practice 2 at 3 p.m. on Canal+ Sport 360
Saturday June 29
Free practice 3 at 10:10 a.m. on Canal+ Sport 360
Qualifying at 10:50 a.m. on Canal+ Sport 360
Sprint race at 3 p.m. on Canal+ Sport 360
Sunday June 30
Dutch Grand Prix at 2 p.m. on Canal+
