The 2014 Dutch TT (officially the Motul TT Assen) was the seventh round of the 2014 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The event took place on 27 June 2014 at the TT Circuit Assen in Assen, Netherlands. The Dutch TT is a long‑standing fixture on the MotoGP calendar, traditionally held in late June, and is one of the few Grand Prix events that has been contested continuously since its inception in 1925.
Event overview
- Venue: TT Circuit Assen, Assen, Netherlands
- Date: 27 June 2014
- Circuit length: 4.555 km (2.831 mi)
- Rounds: 7 of 18 in the 2014 MotoGP season
MotoGP class
- Winner: Marc Márquez (Spain) – Honda
- Second place: Cal Crutchlow (United Kingdom) – Honda
- Third place: Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) – Ducati
Moto2 class
- Detailed race results for the Moto2 category are not fully verified.
- Insufficient Encyclopedic Information regarding the winner and podium finishers.
Moto3 class
- Detailed race results for the Moto3 category are not fully verified.
- Insufficient Encyclopedic Information regarding the winner and podium finishers.
Significance
The 2014 Dutch TT marked Marc Márquez’s third successive victory of the season, reinforcing his lead in the MotoGP World Championship standings. The race also continued the tradition of the Assen circuit being referred to as “The Cathedral” of motorcycle racing, due to its historic importance and enthusiastic fan base.
References
- Official MotoGP website race archive (2014 season)
- TT Circuit Assen event records, 2014
- Contemporary news reports from reputable sports outlets covering the 2014 Grand Prix weekend.