TT Assen was voted the Best Grand Prix of 2025 after capping its centenary celebrations with a record weekend at the Motul Grand Prix of the Netherlands, drawing more than 200,000 spectators. Teams and paddock stakeholders chose the honor, recognizing Assen for its on- and off-track entertainment and strong fan engagement; Motul was the event’s title sponsor. A specially commissioned trophy will be formally presented to the Dutch GP team at TT Assen on June 28, shortly before the MotoGP race lights out.

Organizers and MotoGP leadership credited deliberate improvements across operations and fan activities for the win. Arjan Bos, chairman of the TT Circuit Assen board and Dutch GP director, said the award reflected targeted work to improve the experience for competitors and spectators, while MotoGP chief executive Carmelo Ezpeleta praised Assen’s mix of modern facilities, deep history and its ability to grow crowds and fan activities. MotoGP noted the circuit’s focus on teams and riders, enhanced fan experience and added weekend entertainment; Motul and the broader paddock featured centrally in the event’s presentation and the judging process.

The result underlines Assen’s long-standing place in motorcycle racing. Known as “The Cathedral of Speed,” Assen first hosted the world championship in 1949 and has the most MotoGP appearances since the series began, with two-wheeled racing at the venue dating back to the mid-1920s. Reports say the June 2025 meeting drew approximately 200,000 spectators for the weekend, with a reported Sunday crowd of 109,499, and that Marc Márquez — the eventual 2025 champion — completed a double victory at Assen. The Best Grand Prix award follows previous winners such as the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona in 2024 and Qatar in 2023.

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