The TT circuit at Assen will continue to host the MotoGP championship for at least the next ten years. The Dutch round has been a part of the World series since it came into existence in 1949, and is the only circuit to have been a part of the GP calendar during each of its 68 years.
This year saw the race day switch from the Saturday to a Sunday, and Dorna Sport CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta is pleased with the renewed partnership with the Dutch track and decided to extend the contract for another ten years, instead of the usual five.
“It’s a big pleasure for us, Assen has been present since the beginning in 1949. It’s really fantastic and a big honour to renew with the circuit of Assen for the next ten years. As you know, normally we renew for five years but in this case due to the investments the circuit is ready to make to improve, they need the consistency and we’ve made the expectation," said, Dorna Sport CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.
"We’re extremely happy to do this; it’s an important announcement. Assen has always been an incredible partner and this is the 25th time with the FIM, Dorna, IRTA and MSMA system that the championship has run here. It will be at least 35 now and I want to say thank you to all of the circuit and their board, it’s been a very easy agreement to make.”
Arjan Bos, President of the Board St Circuit Drenthe added: “Of course we are very happy too, the cooperation of Dorna and the TT circuit has always been very good. To us it’s important to have a longer duration in the contract, till 2026 is a long period but we want to invest in the next five, six, seven years almost 16 million Euros. We want to upgrade our stands, hospitality and safety. Very happy and proud with this ten year contract and thank you.”
