MotoGP will visit TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands this weekend for the Dutch Grand Prix, following the postponement of the Kazakhstan GP that was set to take place on 16 June.
Last year’s grand prix was won by Francesco Bagnaia, who took his fourth of seven wins, before taking home the championship title at the end of the year.
Bagnaia is currently sitting in second place in the rider standings for the 2024 season, 18 points behind championship leader Jorge Martin.The Italian has taken back-to-back race wins in the last two races, which included the Catalan GP and his home race in Mugello.
Angel Nieto has taken 15 wins at the Dutch Grand Prix – the most of any rider – with victories across both the 125cc and 50cc classes between 1970 and 1984. He is just one race win ahead of Giacomo Agostini, who took 14 titles in the 500cc and 350cc classes between 1968 and 1976.
The MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix will take place between 28 June – 30 June. The race will start at 1pm BST on Sunday 30 June and will last 26 laps.
Saturday’s Sprint race will start at 2pm BST and will be a 13-lap race.
In the UK, MotoGP can be watched via its own streaming service - MotoGP Videopass. This platform offers viewers the ability to watch live races, practices, qualifying and sprint events, as well as highlights and exclusive content.
A subscription to MotoGP Videopass costs an annual fee of €199.99 (£170.97) or a monthly fee of €29.99 (£25.64).
The full 2024 MotoGP season is also available to watch on TNT Sports in the UK and the United States. Customers can subscribe to TNT Sports for £30.99 per month, which includes all four sport channels and Discovery+. This also allows viewers to watch via mobile, tablet or console devices.
Free to watch highlights will be available on ITVX, and MotoGP’s website and YouTube channel.
Here are the full timings for the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix:
Session
Date
Start time (BST)
Free Practice 1
Friday 28 June
9.45am - 10.30am
Free Practice 2
Friday 28 June
2pm - 3pm
Free Practice 3
Saturday 29 June
9.10am - 9.40am
Qualifying 1
Saturday 29 June
9.50am - 10.05am
Qualifying 2
Saturday 29 June
10.15am - 10.30am
Sprint Race – 13 laps
Saturday 29 June
2pm
Warm Up
Sunday 30 June
8.40am - 8.50am
Race – 26 laps
Sunday 30 June
1pm
Last year’s Moto2 Dutch Grand Prix was won by Jake Dixon, who performed a strong overtake on Ai Ogura at the start of the penultimate lap. The Aspar rider crossed the line for his first Moto2 victory, before taking home a second win just two races later at the Catalan GP.
Jaume Masia took home the Moto3 win after a close battle nine other riders. He briefly lost the lead to Ayumu Sasaki towards the end of the penultimate lap but was able to re-take the lead by under braking in the final chicane.
Here is the weekend schedule for the Moto2 and Moto3 Dutch Grand Prix:
Session
Date
Start time (BST)
Free Practice 1
Friday 28 June
8.50am - 9.30am
Free Practice 2
Friday 28 June
1.05pm - 1.45pm
Free Practice 3
Saturday 29 June
8.25am - 8.55am
Qualifying 1
Saturday 29 June
12.45pm - 1pm
Qualifying 2
Saturday 29 June
1.10pm - 1.25pm
Race – 22 laps
Sunday 30 June
11.15am
Session
Date
Start time (BST)
Free Practice 1
Friday 28 June
8am - 8.35am
Free Practice 2
Friday 28 June
12.15pm - 12.50pm
Free Practice 3
Saturday 29 June
7.40am - 8.10am
Qualifying 1
Saturday 29 June
11.50am - 12.05pm
Qualifying 2
Saturday 29 June
12.15pm - 12.30pm
Race – 20 laps
Sunday 30 June
10am
Here is the full MotoE schedule for the Dutch Grand Prix:
Session
Date
Start time (BST)
Free Practice 1
Friday 28 June
7.30am - 7.45am
Free Practice 2
Friday 28 June
11.25am - 11.40am
Qualifying 1
Friday 28 June
4.05pm - 4.15pm
Qualifying 2
Friday 28 June
4.25pm - 4.35pm
Race 1 - 7 laps
Saturday 29 June
11.15am
Race 2 - 7 laps
Saturday 29 June
3.10pm
The MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix will take place at the TT Circuit Assen, in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. It is known as the Cathedral of Speed by many fans and is one of the most prestigious races on the MotoGP calendar.
The track initially opened as a street circuit in 1925, with the Dutch TT running through the villages of De Haar, Barteldsbocht, Oude Tol, Hooghalen, Laaghalen and Laaghalerveen. The street track was used until 1954, when it was closed to make way for a purpose-built track.
The modern circuit opened in 1955, with upgrades made circuits buildings in 1999 and 2000. In 2006, the track was redesigned, with only the main straight remaining the same. A chicane was added in 2010, making the modern circuit 2.830 miles long.
The lap record was set at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2022, when Aleix Espargaró set a time of 1.32.500.
Date
Event
Circuit
UK Time
Local Time
28 - 30 June
Dutch TT
TT Circuit Assen
1pm
2pm
5 - 7 July
German GP
Sachsenring
1pm
2pm
2 - 4 August
British GP
Silverstone Circuit
1pm
1pm
16 - 18 August
Austrian GP
Red Bull Ring
1pm
2pm
30 August - 1 September
Aragon GP
MotorLand Aragon
1pm
2pm
6 - 8 September
San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP
Misano World Circuit
1pm
2pm
20 - 22 September
Indian GP
Buddh International Circuit
11am
3.30pm
27 - 29 September
Indonesian GP
Mandalika International Street Circuit
8am
3pm
4 - 6 October
Japanese GP
Twin Ring Motegi
6am
2pm
18 - 20 October
Australian GP
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
4am
2pm
25 - 27 October
Thailand GP
Chang International Circuit
8am
3pm
1 - 3 November
Malaysian GP
Sepang International Circuit
7am
3pm
15 - 17 November
Valencian Community GP
Circuit Ricardo Tormo
1pm
2pm
Source: Autosport