In this period of health crisis, going to a MotoGP Grand Prix is difficult. TT Assen confirmed this.
The health rules to which spectators must comply are very uncertain. They are constantly evolving depending on the country concerned and the time when the Grand Prix is held.
Thus, at Le Mans, it only took a few days for the French Grand Prix not to take place completely behind closed doors, to the great dismay of Claude Michy who had done everything to be ready to welcome a few thousand of fans in the best conditions.
Our Dutch friends had better luck with a gauge set at 11 for each of the three days of the Grand Prix on the TT Circuit Assen.
Unfortunately, as with Barcelona and even if we perfectly understand the reason, the announcement was made late and it seems that this has a negative impact on the presence of spectators.
On Friday, only 2032 were present in the Cathedral, compared to 23 during the last edition in 500. On Saturday, 2019 made the trip compared to 7972 two years ago, and only Sunday made it possible to reach the number maximum of 39 set by the authorities, compared to 000 during the 11th edition of the oldest Grand Prix in the championship.
In total, 21 enthusiasts saw with their own eyes the victory of fabio quartararo last Sunday, compared to 167 that of Maverick Vinales in 2019.
Even if the traditional presence of fans Valentino Rossi in Assen has not been denied, it therefore logically turns out that having to decide at the last moment harms attendance at the circuits.
In this regard, the next two races at the Red Bull Ring will serve as a benchmark, since it has been three weeks since we have known that they will host 100% of the public : Enough to plan your trip to Austria in August!
