FIM World Championship & General News
FIM SuperEnduro World Championships & FIM SuperEnduro World Cup
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2019 provisional calendar DATE
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PLACE
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COUNTRY
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FMNR
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8 December 2018
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Krakow / Tauron Arena
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Poland
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PZM
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5 January 2019
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Riesa / Sachsen Arena
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Germany
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DMSB
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26 January 2019
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Madrid / Caja Magica
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Spain
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RFME
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9 February 2019
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Budapest / Papp Laszlo Sportarena
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Hungary
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MAMS
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9 March 2019
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Bilbao / Bizkaia Arena
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Spain
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RFME
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
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2019 Provisional Calendar, 04 September Date
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Grand Prix
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Venue
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10 March
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Qatar*
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Losail International Circuit
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31 March
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República Argentina
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Termas de Río Hondo
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14 April
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Americas
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Circuit of the Americas
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05 May
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Spain
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Circuito de Jerez
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19 May
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France
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Le Mans
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02 June
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Italy
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Autodromo del Mugello
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16 June
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Catalunya
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Barcelona - Catalunya
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30 June
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Netherlands
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TT Circuit Assen
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07 July
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Germany
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Sachsenring
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04 August
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Czech Republic
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Automotodrom Brno
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11 August
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Austria
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Red Bull Ring - Spielberg
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25 August
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Great Britain
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Silverstone Circuit
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15 September
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San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
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22 September
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Aragón
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MotorLand Aragón
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06 October
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Thailand
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Chang International Circuit
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20 October
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Japan
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Twin Ring Motegi
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27 October
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Australia
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Phillip Island
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03 November
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Malaysia
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Sepang International Circuit
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17 November
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Comunitat Valenciana
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Comunitat Valenciana - Ricardo Tormo
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FIM MXGP/ MX2/ Women’s Motocross World Championships
Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations FIM Veteran Motocross World Cup
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2019 Provisional Calendars DATE
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FMNR
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VENUE
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COUNTRY
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WOMEN
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VETERAN
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24 February
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TBA
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TBA
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TBA
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10 March
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CAMOD
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TBA
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ARGENTINA
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24 March
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ACU
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Matterley Basin
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GREAT BRITAIN
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X
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31 March
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KNMV
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Valkenswaard
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NETHERLANDS
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7 April
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FMI
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Pietramurata
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ITALY
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X
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21 April
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HKAA
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Hong Kong
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HONG KONG
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01 May
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CAMF
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Shanghai
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CHINA
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12 May
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MFR
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Orlyonok
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RUSSIA
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26 May
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LaMSF
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Kegums
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LATVIA
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2 June
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DMSB
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Teutschenthal (TBC)
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GERMANY
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X
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16 June
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FFM
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Ernée
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FRANCE
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23 June
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FMI
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TBA
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ITALY
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X
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7 July
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IMI
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Pangkal Pinang
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INDONESIA
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14 July
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IMI
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Semarang
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INDONESIA
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28 July
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ACCR
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Loket
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CZECH REPUBLIC
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X
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4 August
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FMB
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Lommel
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BELGIUM
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18 August
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FMS
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Frauenfeld/Gachnang
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SWITZERLAND
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1 September
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TMF
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Afyonkarahisar
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TURKEY
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X
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15 September
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FMP
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Agueda
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PORTUGAL
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X
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22 September
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FMI
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Imola
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ITALY
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Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
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29 September
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KNMV
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Assen
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NETHERLANDS
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FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championships & FIM Enduro World Cup
2018 calendars, updated 1 June 2018
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After the cancellation of the Event in Hawkstone Park, the FIM, together with the Promoter ABC Communication, is proud to announce a replacement on the same date in Méthamis (France). DATE
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PLACE
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COUNTRY
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FMNR
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E
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EJ
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EY
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EW
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17-18 March
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Helsinki – Päijänne*
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Finland
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SML
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X
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27-29 April
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Santiago de Compostela
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Spain
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RFME
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X
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X
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X
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04-06 May
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Castelo Branco
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Portugal
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FMP
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X
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X
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01-03 June
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Tallinn
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Estonia
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EMF
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X
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X
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X
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30 June
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The Wall (Arco di Trento)**
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Italy
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FMI
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X
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X
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X
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31 Aug.-02 Sept.
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Edolo
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Italy
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FMI
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X
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X
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X
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22-23 Sept.
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Méthamis
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France
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FFM
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X
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X
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X
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12-14 October
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Woltersdorf
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Germany
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DMSB
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X
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X
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X
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X
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FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championships & FIM Enduro World Cup
2018 calendars, updated 16 May 2018
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The event originally scheduled in Hawkstone Park (GBR) on 22-23 September is cancelled. The FIM Enduro Junior & Youth World Championships will take place in The Wall (ITA) on 30 June. The calendar has been amended as follows: DATE
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PLACE
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COUNTRY
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FMNR
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E
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EJ
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EY
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EW
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17-18/03
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Helsinki – Päijänne*
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Finland
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SML
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X
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27-29/04
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Santiago de Compostela
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Spain
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RFME
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X
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X
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X
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04-06/05
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Castelo Branco
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Portugal
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FMP
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X
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X
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01-03/06
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Tallinn
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Estonia
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EMF
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X
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X
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X
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30/06
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The Wall (Arco di Trento)**
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Italy
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FMI
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X
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X
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X
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31/08-02/09
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Edolo
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Italy
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FMI
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X
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X
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X
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12-14/10
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Woltersdorf
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Germany
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DMSB
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Press release
22nd April 2018
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A JAPANESE TEAM AND BRIDGESTONE
SCOOP FIRST-EVER WIN AT LE MANS
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F.C.C. TSR Honda France has won the 24 Heures Motos and made history into the bargain. This is the first time a Japanese team has made it to the top step of the podium at Le Mans, finishing ahead of British squad Honda Endurance Racing and BMW-mounted German team Wepol Racing by Penz13.
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The 41st edition of the 24 Heures Motos will go down in history for several reasons. The most notable one is the victory of the Japanese team: a Honda France partner this season. Three-time Suzuka 8 Hours winner F.C.C. TSR Honda France today became the first Japanese team to win the 24 Heures Motos. By doing so, the squad handed tyre manufacturer Bridgestone its first Le Mans victory, and shot to the top of the 2017-2018 FIM EWC provisional standings.
F.C.C. TSR Honda France had previously won a spot on the championship podium in 2016, but today the squad’s determined riders Freddy Foray, Alan Techer and Josh Hook finally enabled Honda to once again taste victory at Le Mans. The brand’s last win here dates back to 2006, with National Motos.
Three different nationalities and manufacturers
Another CBR 1000 RR-mounted team was also on the podium: British squad Honda Endurance Racing. Gregory Leblanc, Sébastien Gimbert and Erwan Nigon did a fantastic climb back up after slipping down to 38th place in the early stages of the race due to an electronics problem.
Germany was represented on the podium too, by Wepol Racing by Penz13. The BMW-mounted team comprising Michael Laverty, Christian Iddon and Daniel Webb ran a superb race despite a crash and all the pitfalls of a 24-hour race. Wepol Racing by Penz13 had picked up 2nd place at the Bol d’Or last September.
Three nationalities were represented on the podium, and three tyre manufacturers: Bridgestone, Dunlop and Pirelli, in that order. An absolute first.
Switzerland narrowly missed a podium place: Kawaski-mounted Bolliger Team Switzerland’s all-Swiss line-up (Roman Stamm, Robin Mulhauser and Sébastien Suchet) finished fourth.
In 5th place (and deserving of a mention for sheer tenacity) was Team SRC Kawasaki. After lapping in front in the early part of the race, a crash followed by a radiator problem saw the team plunging to the bottom of the rankings. But Randy de Puniet, Mathieu Gines and Jérémy Guarnoni rode hard and doggedly for the full 24 hours to finish in the Top 5. Their perseverance netted Team SRC Kawasaki the Anthony Delhalle EWC Spirit Trophy, which rewards a team’s fighting and competitive spirit.
Superstock podium trio in the Top 8
3ART Moto Team 95 (Yamaha/Alex Plancassagne, Matthieu Lussiana and Pepijn Bijterbosch) got the upper hand in this category, coming in on the heels of the factory-backed Kawasaki after a hassle-free race, just ahead of Moto Ain (Yamaha/Roberto Rolfo, Alexis Masbou and Christoffer Bergman) and Junior Team Le Mans Sud Suzuki’s Hugo Clère, Alex Sarrabayrouse and Louis Rossi (the Suzuki-mounted team was also on the Superstock podium at the Bol d’Or).
The 2018 24 Heures Motos will also be remembered as an action-packed race peppered with upsets. Many of the leading teams had a rocky time of it. YART Yamaha had no choice but to withdraw following a crash. BMW-mounted NRT48 threw in the towel because of an electronics problem. Tecmas BMW was stopped by an engine breakdown. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team was afflicted by brake problems and finished far back in 24th place. GMT94 Yamaha, which was constantly in the lead for 557 of the race’s 843 laps, lost its footing after two crashes and finished 10th, just behind Mercury Racing.
76,000 spectators were at Le Mans to watch the 41st edition of the 24 Heures Motos.
Next race on the FIM EWC calendar: the 8 Hours of Slovakia Ring on 12 May.
24 Heures Motos – Final race classification
2017-2018 FIM EWC ranking after two races
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
2018 Entry Lists, 21 February
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MotoGPTM N°
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RIDER
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NATIONALITY
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TEAM
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MACHINE
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NOTES
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4
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ANDREA DOVIZIOSO
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ITALIAN
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DUCATI TEAM
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DUCATI
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5
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JOHANN ZARCO
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FRENCH
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MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3
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YAMAHA
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*
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9
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DANILO PETRUCCI
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ITALIAN
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ALMA PRAMAC RACING
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DUCATI
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*
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10
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XAVIER SIMEON
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BELGIAN
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REALE AVINTIA RACING
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DUCATI
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*
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12
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TOM LUTHI
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SWISS
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EG 0,0 MARC VDS
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HONDA
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*
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17
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KAREL ABRAHAM
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CZECH
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ANGEL NIETO TEAM
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DUCATI
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*
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19
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ALVARO BAUTISTA
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SPANISH
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ANGEL NIETO TEAM
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DUCATI
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*
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21
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FRANCO MORBIDELLI
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ITALIAN
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EG 0,0 MARC VDS
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HONDA
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*
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25
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MAVERICK VINALES
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SPANISH
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MOVISTAR YAMAHA MotoGP
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YAMAHA
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26
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DANI PEDROSA
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SPANISH
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REPSOL HONDA TEAM
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HONDA
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29
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ANDREA IANNONE
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ITALIAN
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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR
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SUZUKI
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30
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TAKAAKI NAKAGAMI
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JAPANESE
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LCR HONDA IDEMITSU
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HONDA
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*
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35
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CAL CRUTCHLOW
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BRITISH
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LCR HONDA CASTROL
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HONDA
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*
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38
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BRADLEY SMITH
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BRITISH
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING
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KTM
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41
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ALEIX ESPARGARO
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SPANISH
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APRILIA RACING TEAM GRESINI
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APRILIA
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*
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42
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ALEX RINS
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SPANISH
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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR
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SUZUKI
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43
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JACK MILLER
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AUSTRALIAN
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ALMA PRAMAC RACING
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DUCATI
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*
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44
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POL ESPARGARO
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SPANISH
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RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING
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KTM
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45
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SCOTT REDDING
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BRITISH
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APRILIA RACING TEAM GRESINI
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APRILIA
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*
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46
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VALENTINO ROSSI
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ITALIAN
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MOVISTAR YAMAHA MotoGP
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YAMAHA
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53
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TITO RABAT
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SPANISH
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REALE AVINTIA RACING
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DUCATI
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*
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55
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HAFIZH SYAHRIN
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MALAYSIAN
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MONSTER YAMAHA TECH 3
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YAMAHA
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*
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93
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MARC MARQUEZ
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SPANISH
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REPSOL HONDA TEAM
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HONDA
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99
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JORGE LORENZO
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SPANISH
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DUCATI TEAM
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DUCATI
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Moto2TM N°
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RIDER
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NATIONALITY
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TEAM
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MACHINE
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4
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STEVEN ODENDAAL
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S-AFRICAN
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NTS RW RACING GP
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NTS
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5
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ANDREA LOCATELLI
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ITALIAN
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ITALTRANS RACING TEAM
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KALEX
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7
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LORENZO BALDASSARI
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ITALIAN
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PONS HP40
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KALEX
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9
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JORGE NAVARRO
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SPANISH
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FEDERAL OIL GRESINI Moto2
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KALEX
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10
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LUCA MARINI
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ITALIAN
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SKY RACING TEAM VR46
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KALEX
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13
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ROMANO FENATI
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ITALIAN
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MARINELLI SNIPERS TEAM
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KALEX
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16
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JOE ROBERTS
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USA
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NTS RW RACING GP
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NTS
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20
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FABIO QUARTARARO
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FRENCH
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SPEED UP RACING
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SPEED UP
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21
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FEDERICO FULIGNI
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ITALIAN
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TASCA RACING SCUDERIA Moto2
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KALEX
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22
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SAM LOWES
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BRITISH
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SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS
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KTM
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23
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MARCEL SCHROTTER
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GERMAN
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DYNAVOLT INTACT GP
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KALEX
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24
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SIMONE CORSI
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ITALIAN
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TASCA RACING SCUDERIA Moto2
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KALEX
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27
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IKER LECUONA
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SPANISH
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SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS
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KTM
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32
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ISAAC VINALES
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SPANISH
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SAG TEAM
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KALEX
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36
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JOAN MIR
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SPANISH
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EG 0,0 MARC VDS
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KALEX
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40
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HECTOR BARBERA
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SPANISH
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PONS HP40
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KALEX
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41
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BRAD BINDER
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S-AFRICAN
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RED BULL KTM AJO
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KTM
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42
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FRANCESCO BAGNAIA
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ITALIAN
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SKY RACING TEAM VR46
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KALEX
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44
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MIGUEL OLIVEIRA
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PORTUGUESE
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RED BULL KTM AJO
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KTM
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45
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TETSUTA NAGASHIMA
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JAPANESE
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IDEMITSU HONDA TEAM ASIA
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KALEX
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51
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ERIC GRANADO
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BRAZILIAN
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FORWARD RACING TEAM
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SUTER
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52
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DANNY KENT
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BRITISH
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SPEED UP RACING
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SPEED UP
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54
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MATTIA PASINI
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ITALIAN
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ITALTRANS RACING TEAM
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KALEX
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62
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STEFANO MANZI
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ITALIAN
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FORWARD RACING TEAM
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SUTER
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63
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ZULFAHMI KHAIRUDDIN
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MALAYSIAN
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SIC RACING TEAM
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KALEX
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64
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BO BENDSNEYDER
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DUTCH
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TECH 3 RACING
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TECH 3
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73
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ALEX MARQUEZ
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SPANISH
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EG 0,0 MARC VDS
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KALEX
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77
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DOMINIQUE AEGERTER
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SWISS
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KIEFER RACING
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KTM
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87
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REMY GARDNER
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AUSTRALIAN
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TECH 3 RACING
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TECH 3
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89
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KHAIRUL IDHAM PAWI
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MALAYSIAN
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IDEMITSU HONDA TEAM ASIA
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KALEX
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95
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JULES DANILO
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FRENCH
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NASHI ARGAN SAG TEAM
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KALEX
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97
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XAVI VIERGE
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SPANISH
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DYNAVOLT INTACT GP
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KALEX
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Moto3TM N°
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RIDER
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NATIONALITY
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TEAM
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MACHINE
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5
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JAUME MASIA
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SPANISH
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BESTER CAPITAL DUBAI
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KTM
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7
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ADAM NORRODIN
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MALAYSIAN
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PETRONAS SPRINTA RACING
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HONDA
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8
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NICOLO BULEGA
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ITALIAN
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SKY RACING TEAM VR46
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KTM
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10
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DENNIS FOGGIA
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ITALIAN
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SKY RACING TEAM VR46
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KTM
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11
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LIVIO LOI
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BELGIAN
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REALE AVINTIA ACADEMY
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KTM
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12
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MARCO BEZZECCHI
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ITALIAN
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PRUESTELGP
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KTM
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14
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TONY ARBOLINO
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ITALIAN
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MARINELLI SNIPERS TEAM
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HONDA
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16
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ANDREA MIGNO
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ITALIAN
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ANGEL NIETO TEAM Moto3
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KTM
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17
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JOHN McPHEE
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BRITISH
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CIP - GREEN POWER
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KTM
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19
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GABRIEL RODRIGO
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ARGENTINIAN
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RBA BOE SKULL RIDER
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KTM
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21
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FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO
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ITALIAN
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DEL CONCA GRESINI Moto3
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HONDA
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22
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KAZUKI MASAKI
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JAPANESE
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RBA BOE SKULL RIDER
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KTM
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23
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NICCOLO ANTONELLI
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ITALIAN
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SIC58 SQUADRA CORSE
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HONDA
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24
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TATSUKI SUZUKI
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JAPANESE
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SIC58 SQUADRA CORSE
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HONDA
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27
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KAITO TOBA
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JAPANESE
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HONDA TEAM ASIA
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HONDA
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33
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ENEA BASTIANINI
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ITALIAN
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LEOPARD RACING
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HONDA
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40
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DARRYN BINDER
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S-AFRICAN
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RED BULL KTM AJO
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KTM
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41
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NAKARIN ATIRATPHUVAPAT
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THAI
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HONDA TEAM ASIA
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HONDA
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42
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MARCOS RAMIREZ
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SPANISH
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BESTER CAPITAL DUBAI
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KTM
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44
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ARON CANET
|
SPANISH
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ESTRELLA GALICIA 0,0
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HONDA
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48
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LORENZO DALLA PORTA
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ITALIAN
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LEOPARD RACING
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HONDA
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65
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PHILIPP OETTL
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GERMAN
|
SUDMETAL SCHEDL GP RACING
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KTM
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71
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AYUMU SASAKI
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JAPANESE
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PETRONAS SPRINTA RACING
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HONDA
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72
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ALONSO LOPEZ
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SPANISH
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ESTRELLA GALICIA 0,0
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HONDA
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75
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ALBERT ARENAS
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SPANISH
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ANGEL NIETO TEAM Moto3
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KTM
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76
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MAKAR YURCHENKO
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KAZAKHSTANI
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CIP - GREEN POWER
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KTM
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84
|
JAKUB KORNFEIL
|
CZECH
|
PRUESTELGP
|
KTM
|
|
88
|
JORGE MARTIN
|
SPANISH
|
DEL CONCA GRESINI Moto3
|
HONDA
|
|
Red Bull FIM MotoGP Rookies Cup 2018 Calendar Date
|
Country
|
Circuit
|
|
5-6 May
|
Spain
|
Jerez
|
|
2 June
|
Italy
|
Mugello
|
|
30 June – 1 July
|
Netherlands
|
Assen
|
|
14-15 July
|
Germany
|
Sachsenring
|
|
11-12 August
|
Austria
|
Spielberg
|
|
8 September
|
Italy
|
Misano
|
|
22-23 September
|
Spain
|
Aragon
|
|
2018 Entry List N°
|
Rider
|
Country
|
|
3
|
ALFANO
|
Pasquale
|
ITA
|
|
5
|
JESPERSEN
|
Simon
|
DEN
|
|
6
|
YAMANAKA
|
Ryusei
|
JPN
|
|
7
|
BALTUS
|
Barry
|
BEL
|
|
11
|
JONES
|
Dan
|
GBR
|
|
12
|
SALAC
|
Filip
|
CZE
|
|
19
|
DE VITS
|
Sasha
|
BEL
|
|
22
|
PAAVILAINEN
|
Peetu
|
FIN
|
|
24
|
ARTIGAS
|
Xavier
|
ESP
|
|
28
|
CARRASCO
|
Adrian
|
ESP
|
|
29
|
VAN EERDE
|
Billy
|
AUS
|
|
30
|
COOK
|
Max
|
GBR
|
|
31
|
SALIM
|
Gerry
|
INA
|
|
40
|
KELLY
|
Sean
|
USA
|
|
43
|
GARCIA
|
Steward
|
COL
|
|
44
|
HERNÁNDEZ
|
Nicolas
|
COL
|
|
50
|
DUPASQUIER
|
Jason
|
SUI
|
|
53
|
ÖNCÜ
|
Deniz
|
TUR
|
|
61
|
ÖNCÜ
|
Can
|
TUR
|
|
62
|
LIEBENBERG
|
Aidan
|
RSA
|
|
66
|
HUERTAS
|
Adrian
|
ESP
|
|
83
|
KAWAKAMI
|
Meikon
|
BRA
|
|
88
|
PATACCA
|
Matteo
|
ITA
|
|
92
|
KUNII
|
Yuki
|
JPN
|
|
99
|
TATAY
|
Carlos
|
ESP
|
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FIM Cross Country Rallies Commission
2018 Provisional Calendars, updated 21 December 2017
(Changes in bold)
|
FIM Cross Country-Rally World Championship Date
|
FMNR
|
Event
|
Country
|
|
24-29 March
|
UAEMC
|
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
|
United Arab Emirates
|
|
17-22 April
|
QMMF
|
Qatar Cross Country Rally
|
Qatar
|
|
29 July–5 August
|
FDEPEM
|
Inka Desert Challenge
|
Peru
|
|
11-19 August
|
FMC
|
Atacama Rally
|
Chile
|
|
25-31 August
|
CAMOD
|
Desafio Ruta 40
|
Argentina
|
|
3-9 October (TBC)
|
FRMM
|
Rally du Maroc
|
Morocco
|
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2018 FIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Junior World Championship Technical Regulations
The technical rules for the 2018 FIM CEV Repsol are now available.
For the Moto3™ Junior World Championship class provisional technical rules, please click HERE
The sections of the technical regulations that have been modified over last season are:
2.3.2.1.4; 2.3.2.2; 2.3.4.1; 2.3.4.2; 2.3.4.4
Visit the official Championship website for all the results and info, plus videos and photos of our future stars in action: www.fimcevrepsol.com
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FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championships & FIM Enduro World Cup
|
2018 calendars, updated 21 December 2017 DATE
|
PLACE
|
COUNTRY
|
FMNR
|
E
|
EJ
|
EY
|
EW
|
|
17-18 March
|
Helsinki – Päijänne*
|
Finland
|
SML
|
X
|
|
27-29 April
|
Santiago de Compostela
|
Spain
|
RFME
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
04-06 May
|
Castelo Branco
|
Portugal
|
FMP
|
X
|
X
|
|
01-03 June
|
Tallinn
|
Estonia
|
EMF
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
30 June
|
The Wall (Arco di Trento)**
|
Italy
|
FMI
|
X
|
|
31 Aug.-02 Sept.
|
Edolo
|
Italy
|
FMI
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
22-23 September
|
Hawkstone Park*** (TBC)
|
UK
|
ACU
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
12-14 October
|
Woltersdorf
|
Germany
|
DMSB
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
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Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship
|
2018 Calendar (update in bold) Date
|
FMNR
|
City
|
Country
|
Venue
|
|
06 January
|
AMA
|
Anaheim, CA
|
USA
|
Angel Stadium
|
|
13 January
|
AMA
|
Houston, TX
|
USA
|
NRG Stadium
|
|
20 January
|
AMA
|
Anaheim, CA
|
USA
|
Angel Stadium
|
|
27 January
|
AMA
|
Glendale, AZ
|
USA
|
University of Phoenix Stadium
|
|
03 February
|
AMA
|
Oakland, CA
|
USA
|
Oakland Coliseum
|
|
10 February
|
AMA
|
San Diego, CA
|
USA
|
Petco Park
|
|
17 February
|
AMA
|
Arlington, TX
|
USA
|
AT&T Stadium
|
|
24 February
|
AMA
|
Tampa, FL
|
USA
|
Raymond James Stadium
|
|
03 March
|
AMA
|
Atlanta, GA
|
USA
|
Mercedes Benz Stadium
|
|
10 March
|
AMA
|
Daytona, FL
|
USA
|
Daytona International Speedway*
|
|
17 March
|
AMA
|
St. Louis, MO
|
USA
|
Dome at America’s Center
|
|
24 March
|
AMA
|
Indianapolis, IN
|
USA
|
Lucas Oil Stadium
|
|
07 April
|
AMA
|
Seattle, WA
|
USA
|
CenturyLink Field
|
|
14 April
|
AMA
|
Minneapolis, MN
|
USA
|
U.S. Bank Stadium
|
|
21 April
|
AMA
|
Foxboro, MA
|
USA
|
Gillette Stadium
|
|
28 April
|
AMA
|
Salt Lake City, UT
|
USA
|
Rice-Eccles Stadium
|
|
05 May
|
AMA
|
Las Vegas, NV
|
USA
|
Sam Boyd Stadium
|
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MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
FIM Supersport & Supersport 300 World Championships 2018 Permanent Provisional Entry lists
|
N°
|
RIDER
|
NAT.
|
MOTORCYCLE
|
TEAM
|
|
1
|
1
|
Jonathan Rea
|
GBR
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK
|
|
2
|
66
|
Tom Sykes
|
GBR
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK
|
|
3
|
7
|
Chaz Davies
|
GBR
|
Ducati Panigale R
|
Aruba.it Racing - Ducati
|
|
4
|
33
|
Marco Melandri
|
ITA
|
Ducati Panigale R
|
Aruba.it Racing - Ducati
|
|
5
|
22
|
Alex Lowes
|
GBR
|
Yamaha YZF R1
|
Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team
|
|
6
|
60
|
Michael van der Mark
|
NED
|
Yamaha YZF R1
|
Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team
|
|
7
|
32
|
Lorenzo Savadori
|
ITA
|
Aprilia RSV4 RF
|
Milwaukee Aprilia
|
|
8
|
50
|
Eugene Laverty
|
IRL
|
Aprilia RSV4 RF
|
Milwaukee Aprilia
|
|
9
|
76
|
Loris Baz
|
FRA
|
BMW S 1000 RR
|
GULF ALTHEA BMW Racing Team
|
|
10
|
12
|
Xavi Fores
|
ESP
|
Ducati Panigale R
|
Barni Racing Team
|
|
11
|
81
|
Jordi Torres
|
ESP
|
MV Agusta 1000 F4
|
MV Agusta Reparto Corse
|
|
12
|
2
|
Leon Camier
|
GBR
|
Honda CBR1000RR
|
Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team
|
|
13
|
45
|
Jake Gagne
|
USA
|
Honda CBR1000RR
|
Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team
|
|
14
|
40
|
Román Ramos
|
ESP
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Team GoEleven Kawasaki
|
|
15
|
54
|
Toprak Razgatlioglu
|
TUR
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Kawasaki Puccetti Racing
|
|
16
|
16
|
Gabriele Ruiu
|
ITA
|
Suzuki GSX-R1000
|
Grillini Racing Team
|
|
17
|
44
|
Roberto Rolfo
|
ITA
|
Suzuki GSX-R1000
|
Grillini Racing Team
|
|
18
|
68
|
Yonny Hernandez
|
COL
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Team Pedercini Racing
|
|
19
|
37
|
Ondrej Jezek
|
CZE
|
Yamaha YZF R1
|
Guandalini Racing
|
|
20
|
36
|
Leandro Mercado
|
ARG
|
Kawasaki ZX-10RR
|
Orelac Racing VerdNatura
|
|
21
|
99
|
Patrick Jacobsen
|
USA
|
Honda CBR1000RR
|
TripleM Honda World Superbike Team
|
----------------------------
FIM MXGP/ MX2/ Women’s/ Junior Motocross World Championships
Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations FIM Veteran Motocross World Cup
|
2018 Provisional Calendars, updated 07 December (Change in bold) DATE
|
FMNR
|
VENUE
|
COUNTRY
|
WOMEN
|
VETERAN
|
|
4 March
|
CAMOD
|
Neuquen
|
ARGENTINA
|
|
18 March
|
KMNV
|
Valkenswaard
|
THE NETHERLANDS
|
|
25 March
|
RFME
|
Red Sand
|
SPAIN
|
|
8 April
|
FMI
|
Pietramurata
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
15 April
|
FMP
|
Agueda
|
PORTUGAL
|
x
|
|
01 May
|
MFR
|
Orlyonok
|
RUSSIA
|
|
13 May
|
LaMSF
|
Kegums
|
LATVIA
|
|
20 May
|
DMSB
|
Teutschenthal
|
GERMANY
|
x
|
|
3 June
|
ACU
|
Matterley Basin
|
GREAT BRITAIN
|
x
|
|
10 June
|
FFM
|
St Jean d'Angély
|
FRANCE
|
|
17 June
|
FMI
|
Ottobiano
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
1 July
|
IMI
|
Pangkal Pinang
|
INDONESIA
|
|
8 July
|
IMI
|
Semarang
|
INDONESIA
|
|
22 July
|
ACCR
|
Loket
|
CZECH REPUBLIC
|
|
5 August
|
FMB
|
Lommel
|
BELGIUM
|
|
12 August
|
SVEMO
|
Uddevalla
|
SWEDEN
|
|
19 August
|
FMS
|
Frauenfeld/Gachnang
|
SWITZERLAND
|
|
2 September
|
TMF
|
Afyon
|
TURKEY
|
|
16 September
|
KMNV
|
Assen
|
THE NETHERLANDS
|
x
|
|
30 September
|
FMI
|
Imola
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
|
|
7 October
|
AMA
|
Red Bud
|
USA
|
|
FIM Junior Motocross World Championship
|
|
26 August
|
MA
|
Horsham
|
AUSTRALIA
|
----------------------------------
FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE)
& FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy
2018 Final Calendars, 01 December
Chile will welcome the ninety-third edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Viña del Mar, located next to the well-known Valparaiso from Monday 12 November to Saturday 17 November. 2018 will also mark the third edition of the FIM Enduro Vintage Trophy.
|
FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) Date
|
Place
|
Country
|
FMNR
|
|
12-17 November
|
Viña del Mar
|
Chile
|
FMC
|
----------------------------------
Press release
27th November 2017
|
GMT94 YAMAHA PICKS UP MEDALS AT THE FIM AWARDS
|
|
|
|
Gold medals were handed out to the FIM EWC 2016-2017 endurance world champions in Andorra on Sunday 27 November at the FIM Awards, where prizes were given to the winners of all of last season’s FIM world championships.
|
|
|
|
GMT94 Yamaha, who were crowned FIM EWC 2016-2017 world champions after winning two previous world titles in 2004 and 2014, were in the limelight on Sunday evening in Andorra la Vella during the FIM Awards. Prizes were awarded to all the 2017 world champions during the ceremony.
Christophe Guyot, the GMT94 Yamaha team manager, accepted the world champion’s gold medal on behalf of the team, which emerged the winner following a thrilling season that wound up with a finale in Japan, at the Suzuka 8 Hours.
David Checa and Niccolò Canepa were the only two riders of the FIM EWC 2016-2017 world championship winning team to be given a medal. The French team’s third hero, Mike Di Meglio, joined GMT94 Yamaha at the 24 Heures Motos 2017, and had therefore not scored any points for the team during the opening round of the 2016-2017 season: the Bol d’Or 2016 on the Paul Ricard circuit.
GMT94 Yamaha and all three of its riders have already staked a solid claim to the FIM EWC 2017-2018 title by winning the Bol d’Or in September 2017.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
FIM Supersport and Supersport 300 World Championships
European Superstock 1000 Championship
|
2018 provisional calendar, 2 November DATE
|
COUNTRY
|
CIRCUIT
|
WorldSBK
|
WorldSSP
|
WorldSSP300
|
STK1000
|
|
23-25 February
|
AUS
|
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
|
X
|
X
|
|
23-25 March
|
THA
|
Chang International Circuit
|
X
|
X
|
|
13-15 April
|
ESP
|
MotorLand Aragón
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
20 -22 April
|
NED
|
TT Circuit Assen
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
11-13 May
|
ITA
|
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
25-27 May
|
GBR
|
Donington Park
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
8-10 June
|
CZE
|
Automotodrom Brno
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
22-24 June
|
USA
|
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
|
X
|
|
6-8 July
|
ITA
|
Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli"
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
14-16 September
|
POR
|
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
28-30 September
|
FRA
|
Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
|
12–14 October
|
ARG*
|
El Villicum
|
X
|
X
|
|
25-27 October
|
QAT
|
Losail International Circuit
|
X
|
X
|
|
*(STH) Subject to homologation
2018 OFFICIAL TESTS
•19-20 February, Australia, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (WorldSBK & WorldSSP)
•23-24 August, Portugal, Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (WorldSBK)
|
-------------------------------------------------
FIM MXGP/ MX2/ Women’s/ Junior Motocross World Championships
Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations FIM Veteran Motocross World Cup
|
2018 Provisional Calendars, updated 25 October (Changes in bold) DATE
|
FMNR
|
VENUE
|
COUNTRY
|
WOMEN
|
VETERAN
|
|
4 March
|
CAMOD
|
Neuquen
|
ARGENTINA
|
|
18 March
|
RFME
|
Red Sand
|
SPAIN
|
|
25 March
|
KMNV
|
Valkenswaard
|
THE NETHERLANDS
|
|
8 April
|
FMI
|
Pietramurata
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
15 April
|
FMP
|
Agueda
|
PORTUGAL
|
x
|
|
01 May
|
MFR
|
Orlyonok
|
RUSSIA
|
|
13 May
|
LaMSF
|
Kegums
|
LATVIA
|
|
20 May
|
DMSB
|
Teutschenthal
|
GERMANY
|
x
|
|
3 June
|
ACU
|
Matterley Basin
|
GREAT BRITAIN
|
x
|
|
10 June
|
FFM
|
St Jean d'Angély
|
FRANCE
|
|
17 June
|
FMI
|
tba
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
1 July
|
IMI
|
Pangkal Pinang
|
INDONESIA
|
|
8 July
|
IMI
|
Semarang
|
INDONESIA
|
|
22 July
|
ACCR
|
Loket
|
CZECH REPUBLIC
|
|
5 August
|
FMB
|
Lommel
|
BELGIUM
|
|
12 August
|
SWEMO
|
Uddevalla
|
SWEDEN
|
|
19 August
|
FMS
|
Frauenfeld/Gachnang
|
SWITZERLAND
|
|
2 September
|
TMF
|
Afyon
|
TURKEY
|
|
16 September
|
KMNV
|
Assen
|
THE NETHERLANDS
|
x
|
|
30 September
|
FMI
|
Imola
|
ITALY
|
x
|
|
Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
|
|
7 October
|
AMA
|
Red Bud
|
USA
|
|
FIM Junior Motocross World Championship
|
|
26 August
|
MA
|
Horsham
|
AUSTRALIA
|
---------------------------
MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship
Changes to the Regulations for 2018
The Superbike Commission composed of Messrs Gregorio Lavilla (WorldSBK Sporting Director), Rezsö Bulcsu (FIM CCR Director), Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA Representative) in the presence of Messrs Daniel Carrera (WorldSBK Executive Director), Paul Duparc (FIM CCR Coordinator), Charles Hennekam (International Technical Commission Coordinator) and Scott Smart (FIM Technical Director) have announced the changes for the 2018 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship from an electronic meeting held on Tuesday 24 October 2017.
The 2018 regulations have been agreed following the consideration of multiple aspects of the Series. A detailed analysis was carried out in collaboration with teams, riders, and manufacturers, with particular focus to parity, affordability and competition.
As a result, the main changes of this analysis are detailed in the points below.
Technical Regulations
? REV LIMIT
The balancing system using air restrictors has been replaced with a rev limiting system. The rev limit can be altered at various points throughout the season and applies to each individual manufacturer.
? CONCESSIONS
A concession points system will be introduced to restrict engine development of the fastest machines. At certain stages in the season teams that have achieved fewer concession points will be allowed to introduce updated concession parts.
As a secondary benefit, the private teams will get access to cost capped engine parts to help them reach performance levels similar to the factory supported teams.
? FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS AND APPROVED ENGINE PARTS
Price caps and approval process have been applied to several key frame, suspension and engine parts. These are called approved parts. This process ensures access and availability to all parts for all teams along with controlled pricing.
The version of the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship regulations, which contain the detailed text changes are available on the FIM website HERE
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FIM Maxxis Enduro World Championships & FIM Enduro World Cup
Rule changes and 2018 provisional calendars . Go to MX/Off Road > "MX News" for details
---------------------------
The FIM Awards are about to become one the most renown Prize-giving ceremony in the world of sport.
Sport, suspense and glamour will be the watchwords of this breath-taking evening show! A glittering cast of no fewer than 40 world champions will gather onstage alongside high-profile guests to celebrate the end of this motorcycling season with a Grand Finale.
On Sunday 26 November, Europe’s highest capital Andorra-la-Vella will play host to the great motorcycling family in a spirit of festivity and harmony.
The FIM’s annual prize-giving ceremony is officially becoming the FIM Awards. To grow its audience reach, this premium event now has a new, modern and elegant logo perfectly reflecting the Federation’s values: passion, excellence, engagement and courage!
This identity-affirming get-together will mark the crowning moment for the year’s motorcycling heroes while showcasing the range and depth of the FIM’s activities.
An evening of surprises and sensations awaits you…
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship Provisional Calendar
|
2018 Provisional Calendar Date
|
Grand Prix
|
Venue
|
|
18 March
|
Qatar*
|
Losail International Circuit
|
|
08 April
|
República Argentina
|
Termas de Río Hondo
|
|
22 April
|
Americas
|
Circuit of the Americas
|
|
06 May
|
Spain
|
Circuito de Jerez
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20 May
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France
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Le Mans
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03 June
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Italy
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Autodromo del Mugello
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17 June
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Catalunya
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Barcelona - Catalunya
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01 July
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Netherlands
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TT Circuit Assen
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15 July
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Germany
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Sachsenring
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05 August
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Czech Republic
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Automotodrom Brno
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12 August
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Austria
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Red Bull Ring - Spielberg
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26 August
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Great Britain**
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TBA
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09 September
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San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
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23 September
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Aragón
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MotorLand Aragón
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07 October
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Thailand
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Chang International Circuit
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21 October
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Japan
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Twin Ring Motegi
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28 October
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Australia
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Phillip Island
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04 November
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Malaysia
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Sepang International Circuit
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18 November
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Comunitat Valenciana
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2017 Conference of FIM Commissions
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The 2017 Conference of the FIM Commissions took place this weekend in Geneva bringing together almost 300 members of the FIM Family.
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FIM Family Picture / © Patrice Moullet
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The annual gathering of the FIM Commissions is one of the most important occasions in the FIM’s year when the members of the FIM Board of Directors, the members of the FIM Commissions and the FIM Administration meet and exchange views and information. It is also a great occasion to celebrate and recognise the achievements of dedicated volunteers.
This year, the FIM will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Sustainability Commission (CID). This Commission, formerly known as the International Environment Commission, has recently changed its name in recognition of the FIM’s commitment to organisation of sustainable events.
The Conference of FIM Commissions highlighted the three strategic focuses of Sport, Beyond Sport, and Volunteers.
The Plenary Session of the Conference on Saturday morning included a presentation entitled ‘Focus on Commissions’ highlighting key projects and challenges.
There followed a ‘View from the Motorcycle Industry’ presented by Mr Edwin Bastiaensen, Secretary General of IMMA (International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association). He outlined the structure and aims of IMMA and some of the association’s members’ key projects, some of which are of considerable interest to the FIM.
The thematic part of the Session concluded with a workshop on “Identifying key skills and knowledge”. This is part of an initiative launched by the FIM under the umbrella of its Strategic Plan to develop and nurture the skills of its volunteers by various means including training delivered through a digital Academy.
At the end of the Plenary Session, honorary positions were awarded and loyal service awards were presented to members of the FIM Commissions.
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The various FIM Commissions then met on Saturday afternoon and Sunday to review the latest season and discuss the challenges they face, improvements that need to be made and targets for the coming season and beyond. The Board of Directors meeting and a number of seminars and Board Committee meetings were also held in the days preceding the Plenary Session.
FIM Chief Executive Officer Steve Aeschlimann expressed his satisfaction following the annual FIM gathering. “The Conference of the FIM Commissions remains a very important opportunity to meet with all the members of the FIM Commissions. It gives us an opportunity to explore our shared objectives and to exchange views on how we can best work together to reach our targets. This gathering of the FIM family is also the perfect moment to thank and reward the volunteers for their valuable dedication to the FIM. These people are a pillar of the Federation and of motorcycling in general and without them, our sport would not be what it is today.”
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ABOUT THE FIM (www.fim-live.com)
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 113 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
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2017 FIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Technical Regulations
The technical rules for the 2017 FIM CEV Repsol are now available.
For the Moto3™ Junior World Championship class technical rules, please click HERE
The following sections of the technical regulations have been modified for the 2017 season: (2.4.3) (2.5.2.) (2.11.3) (2.11.8) (2.12.3) (2.12.5) (2.16.10) (2.17) (2.18).
Visit the official Championship website for all the results and info, plus videos and photos of our future stars in action: www.fimcevrepsol.com
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Not hard to see why Spain has so many top road racers, they provide most of the events for riders to learn then "feed" into GP. Perhaps promoters can't make enough money out of these e vents, but it pays off long term, Spain gets more WC than other countries.
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Decision of the Grand Prix Commission
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Paul Duparc (FIM), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of Carlos Ezpeleta (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in an electronic meeting held on 23 January 2017, made the following decision:
Official ECU for the Moto2 Class
On the a18th of October 2016 Dorna opened a tender for the supply of the official Moto2 ECU for three seasons, 2019-2021. By the closing date of the tender expressions of interest had been received from five companies.
After examination of the tenders Dorna decided to propose the appointment of Magneti Marelli as the official supplier for 2019-2021.
The proposal was unanimously approved by the Grand Prix Commission.
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
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2017 final Calendar, 23 January Date
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Grand Prix
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Venue
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26 March
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Qatar*
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Losail International Circuit
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09 April
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República Argentina
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Termas de Río Hondo
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23 April
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Americas
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Circuit of The Americas
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07 May
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Spain
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Circuito de Jerez
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21 May
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France
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Le Mans
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04 June
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Italy
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Autodromo del Mugello
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11 June
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Catalunya
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Barcelona - Catalunya
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25 June
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Netherlands
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TT Circuit Assen
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02 July
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Germany
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Sachsenring
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06 August
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Czech Republic
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Automotodrom Brno
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13 August
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Austria
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Red Bull Ring - Spielberg
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27 August
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Great Britain
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Silverstone Circuit
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10 September
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San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
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24 September
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Aragón
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MotorLand Aragón
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15 October
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Japan
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Twin Ring Motegi
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22 October
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Australia
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Phillip Island
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29 October
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Malaysia
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Sepang International Circuit
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12 November
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Comunitat Valenciana
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Comunitat Valenciana - Ricardo Tormo
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A new CEO for the FIM
The FIM announces the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer in the person of Mr Steve Aeschlimann.
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In accordance with the succession plan inspired by the FIM Strategic Plan and the objective of modernising the Federation, Mr Aeschlimann succeeds Mr Ignacio Verneda at the head of the FIM Administration.
Mr Aeschlimann, who is 45 years old, joined the FIM as a member of the Senior Management in February 2011. Since then, he has occupied the role of Executive Director, Operations, supervising several commissions and the FIM’s institutional services.
Fluent in several languages, the new FIM CEO holds degrees from a number of universities in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. He has considerable management experience within international organisations and was a Director at the European Football Union (UEFA) before joining the FIM. His passion for sport revealed itself at an early age through his activities as an athlete, a sports journalist and a club official.
Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, the FIM President Vito Ippolito said: “The appointment of Mr Aeschlimann is part of a plan drawn up by the FIM Board several years ago. We are delighted to be able to benefit from the competences of Mr Aeschlimann in his new position and are convinced that he will bring new expertise and ideas for the further implementation of the Strategic Plan and the modernisation of the FIM.”
The new FIM CEO Steve Aeschlimann said: “It is a great honour to be able to serve the FIM in this new role. There are so many fantastic projects to be piloted to develop motorcycling throughout the world in collaboration with our 113 national federations and our Continental Unions and in order to better support them, in the field of sport, of course, but also in relation to our numerous beyond sporting activities, especially the defence of the interests of motorcyclists.”
The FIM would like to thank Mr Verneda most warmly for the significant contribution he has made to international motorcycling sport over the three decades he spent at the service of the Federation, as a volunteer initially, then as Sports Director and latterly as Chief Executive Officer, a role that crowned a rich career devoted to motorcycling.
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FIM MotoGP World Championship
Decision of the Permanent Bureau
The Permanent Bureau of the FIM MotoGP World Championship, composed of Messrs Vito Ippolito, FIM President, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, Chief Executive Officer of Dorna Sports, met on Monday 09 January and announced that Dorna has appointed Loris Capirossi as Dorna representative in Race Direction.
The Permanent Bureau announced the composition of the Race Direction as follows: Mike Webb (formerly from New Zealand), Race Director (IRTA Representative); Franco Uncini, Grand Prix Safety Officer (FIM Representative); Loris Capirossi (Dorna Representative).
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Decision of the Grand Prix Commission
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda
(FIM CEO), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of Carlos Ezpeleta
(Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in an electronic meeting held on 15th.
December 2016, made the following decisions:
Technical Regulations – MotoGP class
Effective Season 2017
Automatic Detection of Tyre Types
In collaboration with Michelin and the MotoGP class manufacturers a new system will be implemented
that will enable automatic detection of the tyres that that riders are using and to make that information
available to all riders and teams as well as to the TV broadcasters.
The tyre detection is made by means of wireless technology. The information is then fed to the unified
ECU and routed to the track timing system which reports via an updated version of the unified software.
Tyre Allocations
To address the issue of a perceived disadvantage affecting riders who progress from QP1 to QP2, the two
riders involved will now be able to choose an additional soft specification rear slick tyre. The total
number of tyres available to such riders remains unchanged.
Addendum – Tyre Allocations
In the information released concerning decisions of the Grand Prix Commission in Madrid held on the 2nd.
of December it was stated that the maximum number of wet and dry track tyres remains unchanged.
This was incorrect. The maximum number of wet weather tyres has been changed to five front and six
rear. (Race Direction can still approve an additional allocation of one extra front and rear tyres when all
free practice and qualifying is held in wet conditions).
A regularly updated version of the FIM Grand Prix Regulations which contains the detailed text of the
regulation changes may be viewed shortly on:
http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/regulations-and-documents/grand-prix/
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FIM MXGP/MX2 Motocross World Championships
Championnats du Monde FIM de Motocross MXGP/MX2
MXGP of Qatar, Losail (QAT), 25 February - Entry list
MXGP – Over 175cc to 250cc 2-stroke / 290cc to 450cc 4-stroke
No Rider Motorcycle Nat. Fed. Team
4 Tonus Arnaud Yamaha SUI FMS Wilvo Yamaha MXGP
7 Leok Tanel Husqvarna EST EMF Husqvarna 8Biano Racing
9 de Dycker Ken Suzuki BEL FMB JTECH SUZUKI VALENTI
12 Nagl Maximilian Husqvarna GER DMS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
17 Butron Jose KTM ESP RFME Marchetti Racing Team KTM
21 Paulin Gautier Husqvarna FRA MCM Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
22 Strijbos Kevin Suzuki BEL FMB Team Suzuki World MXGP
24 Simpson Shaun Yamaha GBR ACU Wilvo Yamaha MXGP
25 Desalle Clement Kawasaki BEL FMB Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team
27 Jasikonis Arminas Suzuki LTU DMSB Team Suzuki World MXGP
45 Nicholls Jake KTM GBR ACU Hitachi KTM UK
71 Graulus Damon Honda BEL FMB 24MX Lucas Oil Honda
77 Lupino Alessandro Honda ITA FMI Team Honda Red Moto
79 Corneth Jaap Yamaha NED KNMV STC RACING
84 Herlings Jeffrey KTM NED KNMV Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
89 Van Horebeek Jeremy Yamaha BEL FMB Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
92 Guillod Valentin Yamaha SUI FMS Team Honda Red Moto
99 Anstie Max Husqvarna GBR ACU Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
100 Searle Tommy Kawasaki GBR ACU Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki
222 Cairoli Antonio KTM ITA FMI Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
243 Gajser Tim Honda SLO AMZS Team HRC MXGP
259 Coldenhoff Glenn KTM NED KNMV Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
461 Febvre Romain Yamaha FRA FFM Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
777 Bobryshev Evgeny Honda RUS MUL Team HRC MXGP
868 Docherty Michael Kawasaki RSA UAEMC
911 Tixier Jordi Kawasaki FRA FFM Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team
999 Goncalves Rui Husqvarna POR FMP Husqvarna 8Biano Racing
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MX2 – Over 100cc to 125cc 2-stroke / 175cc to 250cc 4-stroke
No Rider Motorcycle Nat. Fed. Team
6 Paturel Benoit Yamaha FRA FFM Kemea Yamaha Yamalube
10 Vlaanderen Calvin KTM NED KNMV HSF Logistics Motorsport Team
15 Bonini Davide KTM ITA FMI KTM Silver Action
18 Brylyakov Vsevolod Kawasaki RUS MFR Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki
19 Kjer Olsen Thomas Husqvarna DEN DMU Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
28 Notsuka Chihiro Honda JPN MFJ Team HRC
29 Jacobi Henry Husqvarna GER DMSB STC RACING
33 Lieber Julien KTM BEL FMB LRT KTM
41 Jonass Pauls KTM LAT LAMSF Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
46 Pootjes Davy KTM NED KNMV HSF Logistics Motorsport Team
57 Sanayei Darian Kawasaki USA AMA Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki
61 Prado Garcia Jorge KTM ESP RFME Red Bull KTM Ractory Racing
64 Covington Thomas Husqvarna USA AMA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
66 Larranaga
Olano Iker Husqvarna ESP RFME Husqvarna 8Biano Racing
67 Klingsheim Magne Kawasaki NOR NMF F&H Racing Team
91 Seewer Jeremy Suzuki SUI FMS Team Suzuki World MX2
96 Lawrence Hunter Suzuki AUS MA Team Suzuki World MX2
97 Ivanov Maykal Grisha Honda BUL QMMF Vamo Racing Team
98 Vaessen Bas Suzuki NED KNMV Team Suzuki World MX2
118 Rubini Stephen Kawasaki FRA FFM Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team
128 Monticelli Ivo KTM ITA FMI Marchetti Racing Team KTM
152 Petrov Petar Kawasaki BUL QMMF Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team
161 Östlund Alvin Yamaha SWE SVEMO Kemea Yamaha Yamalube
170 Ward Caleb Husqvarna AUS MA Husqvarna 8Biano Racing
172 Van doninck Brent Yamaha BEL FMB Kemea Yamaha Yamalube
189 Bogers Brian KTM NED KNMV HSF Logistics Motorsport Team
200 Dunn James Yamaha GBR ACU iFly JK Racing
211 Lapucci Nicholas KTM ITA FMI Italian Factory
223 Tropepe Giuseppe Suzuki ITA FMI JTECH SUZUKI VALENTI
297 Gole Anton Husqvarna SWE SVEMO CEC Husqvarna Sweden
321 Bernardini Samuele TM ITA FMI TM Racing Factory Team
426 Mewse Conrad Husqvarna GBR ACU Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
747 Cervellin Michele Honda ITA FMI Team HRC
811 Sterry Adam Kawasaki GBR ACU Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team
841 Moroni Luca KTM ITA FMI Italian Factory
919 Watson Ben KTM GBR ACU Hitachi KTM UK
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FIM Cross Country Rallies Commission
2017 Provisional Calendars, 29 November
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FIM Cross Country-Rally World Championship Date
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FMNR
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Event
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Country
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1-7 April
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UAEMC
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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
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United Arab Emirates
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17-22 April
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QMMF
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Sealine Cross Country Rally
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Qatar
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12-18 August
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FMC
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Atacama Rally
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Chili
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26 August – 1 Sept.
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CAMOD
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Desafio Ruta 40
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Argentina
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4-10 October
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FRMM
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Rally OiLibya du Maroc
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Morocco
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FIM Bajas World Cup Date
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FMNR
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Country
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9-11 March
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UAEMC
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Baja Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
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21-23 July
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RFME
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Baja Aragon
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Spain
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10-13 August
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MAMS
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Hungarian Baja
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Hungary
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9-11 September
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FMP
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Baja Castello Branco
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Portugal
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FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships
Changes to the Regulations for 2017
The Superbike Commission composed of Messrs Gregorio Lavilla (WSBK Sporting Department Director), Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA Representative), Rezsö Bulcsu (FIM CCR Director) in the presence of Messrs Daniel Carrera (Dorna), Paul Duparc, Charles Hennekam and Scott Smart (FIM) in a meeting held in Madrid (ESP) on 01 December, made the following changes to the 2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships Regulations:
Sporting Regulations
1. Slight changes have been carried out to the Sporting rules concerning mainly the meanings of the signalling flags or riders behaviours. In each class, 2 wild cards will be allocated for each event and the deadline for presenting the wild card candidature will be extended to 90 days for overseas event.
2. The formation of the grid for Race 2 will now be decided following race results from Saturday. Superpole results will continue to define starting positions for riders who finished in 10th position or lower, however the front of the grid will now be determined on Race One results.
The front three rows will be affected in the following way:
? Top three riders move back to row three and see 1st and 3rd reverse their positions.
? Riders who finished in 4th, 5th and 6th will be promoted to the front row.
? Riders who finished in 7th, 8th and 9th will start from the second row.
3. A new and updated time schedule across the weekend is to be defined which means we will see changes to how the WorldSBK race weekend is played out, especially with the introduction of the World Supersport 300 series.
4. There is to be ban of the use of scooters in order to aid track familiarization in the build up to or over a race weekend. Walking or the use of bicycles will be permitted, as seen in MotoGP™
5. On a similar note there is set to be a prevention of machines at the back of the grid for race formation which is again mirroring the regulations of MotoGP™
6. FIM Supersport World Championship (600 class) will welcome an introduction of flag to flag races, meaning we will see Supersport motorcycles change tyres during a race when conditions change.
It is reminded that as from 2017, the FIM Superstock 1000cc Cup becomes a European Championship under the name of European Superstock 1000 Championship. 11 ROUTE DE SUISSE CH – 1295 MIES FOUNDED 1904 TEL +41 22 950 95 00 FAX +41 22 950 95 01 info@fim.ch WWW.FIM-LIVE.COM
Technical Regulations
Various technical changes are to be implemented into WorldSBK for 2017, and despite some only being minor it will see a large impact on the series.
FIM Superbike World Championship: Airbox regulations have been updated meaning sensors will now be allowed to change. Additionally, parts of the Variable intake tract system may now be replaced for added strength, whilst retaining exactly the same functionality as the respective street bike.
FIM Supersport World Championship: In terms of technical modifications for this class updates have been brought in to allow modifications to the wheel axles, related parts and front fender mounts. These changes will mean we will see easier, safer and faster wheel changes.
Medical Regulations
As of the upcoming season, it will now be the athlete's duty to immediately inform the medical director if there are changes in his/her health condition which may interfere with the ability to ride.
The 2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships Regulations will be available at FIM-LIVE.COM within the next two weeks.
About the FIM (www.fim-live.com)
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 112 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
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FIM Motocross World Championships
2017 Calendar, updated 22 November
The event originally scheduled in San Marino has been cancelled and changes of venue are in bold.
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Losail
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Qatar
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05 March
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IMI
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Pangkal Pinang
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Indonesia
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19 March
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CAMOD
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Neuquen
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Argentina
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02 April
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FMM
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Leon
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Mexico
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16 April
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FMI
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Pietramurata
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Italy
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23 April
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KNMV
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Valkenswaard
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Netherlands
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07 May
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LaMSF
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Kegums
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Latvia
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21 May
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DMSB
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Teutschenthal
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Germany
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28 May
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FFM
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Ernée
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France
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11 June
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MFR
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Orlyonok
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Russia
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25 June
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FMI
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Maggiora
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Italy
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02 July
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FMP
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Agueda
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Portugal
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23 July
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ACCR
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Loket
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Czech Rep.
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06 August
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FMB
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Lommel
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Belgium
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13 August
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FMS
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Frauenfeld/Gachnang
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Switzerland
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20 August
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SVEMO
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Uddevalla
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Sweden
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03 September
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AMA
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Charlotte
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USA
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10 September
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KNMV
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Assen
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Netherlands
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FFM
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Villars-sous-Écot
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France
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Decision of the Grand Prix Commission
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda (FIM CEO), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held in Valencia on 12th. November 2016, made the following decisions:
Technical Regulations
Effective Season 2017
MotoGP Class Sensors
Currently, MotoGP class teams may use non-homologated sensors in all free practice sessions and warm up. Because FP1, FP2 and FP3 are timed for inclusion in QP1 and QP2 these are, in effect, qualifying sessions. In future, use of non-homologated sensors is only permitted in FP4 and warm up.
MotoGP Class Aerodynamic Evolution
At the last meeting of the GPC in Motegi a limit on the number of upgrades that a manufacturer can make to the design of their fairing or front mudguard during the season was imposed. It has now been agreed that Manufacturers in their first season of participation are not subject to this restriction and can make unlimited changes subject, of course, to designs complying with regulations.
Tyre Pressure Management
Teams are already required to respect tyre use parameters which have been agreed in consultation with the tyre suppliers. A new regulation has now been agreed that prohibits the use of any device on the wheel to control or adjust tyre pressures whilst on track.
Safety Lights
It is no longer a requirement for the rider to be able to operate the safety light whilst on the motorcycle. (This is managed by the machine electronics).
Track Familiarisation
Previously, riders using road-homologated machines for track familiarisation, that are the same capacity as the class of the rider, were required to submit details of the machine to be used to the Technical Director for approval. To remove this requirement a list of permitted changes to the motorcycle will be included in the regulations which defines which parts may be changed.
Moto3 Chassis
Subject to certain restrictions on upgrades to performance parts and the use of 2017 sensors, teams are permitted to use a 2016 chassis in 2017.
Engines
The regulation has been clarified and now states that the machine may be propelled exclusively by an internal combustion engine. 11 ROUTE DE SUISSE CH – 1295 MIES FOUNDED 1904 TEL +41 22 950 95 00 FAX +41 22 950 95 01 info@fim.ch WWW.FIM-LIVE.COM
Sporting Regulations
Effective Season 2017
Interrupted Races and Restarting
The regulations already state that to be classified in the results of a race, whether interrupted or not, the rider must enter the pit lane, riding or pushing their motorcycle, within five minutes of the chequered or red flag being displayed.
When a race is interrupted after three laps have been completed then the same condition will now apply to be eligible to participate in any restarted race.
Restarted Races – Penalties
Any start position penalties applying to a rider in the first race. e.g. a drop of grid position or starting the race from pit lane, will now be considered to have been served at the original race start and will not apply to the restarted race, except when the first part was for less than three laps in which case the penalties will carry forward to the restart.
Pit Lane Safety
At the GPC meeting in Brno it was decided to restrict the number of mechanics working in pit lane during flag to flag races and to make it a requirement that such mechanics wore crash helmets. This requirement has now been extended to the two sessions of MotoGP class qualifying; QP1 and QP2.
Other Matters
Appointment of Official Fuel Supplier for Moto3 and Moto2
The Commission approved the re-appointment of Total/Elf as the official fuel supplier for these classes for 2107-2019
A regularly updated version of the FIM Grand Prix Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed shortly on:
http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/regulations-and-documents/grand-prix/
About the FIM (www.fim-live.com)
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 112 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Teams accepted for participation in 2017
Moto3TM and Moto2TM Classes
Teams wishing to benefit from a Participation Agreement with IRTA had a deadline of the British GP to submit their applications. As usual, there were considerably more applications than places available.
Applications were considered during several meetings of the Selection Committee and participation has now been confirmed with teams who will supply 31 riders in the Moto3 Class and 32 riders in the Moto2 class.
Listed below are the teams accepted in each class together with the number of entries and the brand of machine to be used.
In order not to anticipate media announcements by the teams, no names of the riders are included. A final entry list, including names of riders, will be published by the FIM in the week preceding the Valencia GP.
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CIP- UNICOM STARKER
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MAHINDRA
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DRIVE M7 SIC RACING TEAM
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2
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HONDA
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ESTRELLA GALICIA 0,0
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GB TEAM
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HONDA TEAM ASIA
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2
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HONDA
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LEOPARD RACING
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2
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HONDA
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ONGETTA RIVACOLD
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2
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HONDA
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PEUGEOT MC SAXOPRINT
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2
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PEUGEOT
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PLATINUM BAY REAL ESTATE
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2
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KTM
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RBA RACING TEAM
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2
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KTM
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RED BULL KTM AJO
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KTM
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SCHEDL GP RACING
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KTM
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HONDA
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SKY RACING TEAM VR46
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KTM
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DYNAVOLT INTACT GP
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SUTER
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KALEX
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IDEMITSU HONDA TEAM ASIA
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ITALTRANS RACING TEAM
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2
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KALEX
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FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships & European Superstock 1000 Championship
Changes to Regulations for 2017 (and beyond)
The Superbike Commission composed of Messrs Javier Alonso (WSBK Executive Director), Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA Representative), Ignacio Verneda (FIM CEO) met at the Motorland Aragon circuit, on 23 September 2016 in the presence of MM Daniel Carrera, Gregorio Lavilla, (Dorna), Charles Hennekam, Scott Smart and Paul Duparc (FIM).
The main following changes have been decided in the 2017 FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships and European Superstock 1000 Championship Regulations:
FIM Superbike World Championship Technical Updates
Small changes have been made to the Superbike Technical Regulations.
Due to difficulty air freighting larger lithium based batteries, limits have been set for battery capacity. The machines will also be required to have working generators to maintain the level of charge in the battery.
In addition to the update to the generator the regulations for balance shaft has been brought closer to Stock rules and they must now remain standard.
Updates have been made to more closely control the allocation of tyres in the category.
FIM Supersport World Championship
As the current regulations were introduced last season the rules will remain largely the same.
There will be the addition of a price limit to the suspension, fork kits and shock absorbers - mirrored in the Superstock class and started in the Superbike class. This ensures that all teams have the same level of access to components and at the same pricing. 11 ROUTE DE SUISSE CH – 1295 MIES FOUNDED 1904 TEL +41 22 950 95 00 FAX +41 22 950 95 01 info@fim.ch WWW.FIM-LIVE.COM
European Superstock 1000 Championship*
There will be the introduction of a suspension price limit, as in Supersport and detailed above.
For 2017 and 2018 greater limits will be applied to the (ECU) software to reduce the workload and skill level required by the teams. For 2019 the Superstock Kit Electronics will have to be based on the street hardware for the processing units (ECU’s) but the software can be modified by the manufacturer to better suit racing conditions and allow setting changes by the teams.
* FIM Europe
About the FIM (www.fim-live.com)
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 112 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
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New FIM Supersport 300 World Championship set to begin in 2017
FIM and Dorna WSBK Organisation announce the creation of the WorldSSP 300 Championship for 2017.
This new production-based platform is designed to be the new beginner class for the WorldSBK Championship, feeding the higher categories with new talents in the near future. This class will be a perfect window for the various manufacturers to showcase their new range of lightweight 300 sport bikes that are emerging in the marketplace. The category is devoted to building rider potential and discovering new talents worldwide, with a minimum rider entry age of 15.
“This new platform will be the perfect environment for developing future talent,” said Vito Ippolito, President of FIM. “The intention of WorldSSP 300 is to create a benchmark for National Championships to follow. We want to offer an environment that is regulated and relatively equal in which future talent can grow, and where manufacturers can accompany young riders as they take their first steps towards stardom. ”
“The focus is to have an affordable Series for these young competitors,” said Javier Alonso, WorldSBK Executive Director. “There has been great interest for low-capacity motorcycles in this sport and the new WorldSSP 300 class strives to offer that. It will be promoted by Manufacturers as an easily accessible championship, the best possible platform to grow future stars where Manufacturers can accompany riders from an early age and as they progress through their career.
A full list of the provisional Technical Regulations for the WorldSSP 300 Championship can be found HERE.
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship - 2017
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26 March
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Qatar*
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Losail International Circuit
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República Argentina
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France
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Le Mans
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Czech Republic
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Silverstone Circuit
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San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
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Aragón
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15 October
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Japan
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Twin Ring Motegi
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22 October
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Australia
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Phillip Island
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Malaysia**
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Sepang International Circuit
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Press release
18th September 2016
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SERT CALLS ALL THE SHOTS AT THE BOL D’OR
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Suzuki Endurance Racing Team pulled off a superb win with a 10-lap lead over Team SRC Kawasaki and Japanese team Trick Star Racing – who made a brilliant debut at the Bol d’Or. Fellow-Japanese team F.C.C. TSR Honda finished 5th.
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Suzuki Endurance Racing Team made a clean sweep at the first race of the FIM EWC 2016/2017 season, scooping 40 points for the win plus the 20 bonus points awarded to the team in the lead 8 and 16 hours into the race. Vincent Philippe, Anthony Delhalle and Etienne Masson had a perfect race. The team ran like clockwork, staying in the lead for 683 of the race’s 687 laps.
The 80th Bol d’Or will also be remembered for putting MotoGP riders on both the EWC and Superstock podiums, and for having two Japanese teams in the top 5: proof of the championship’s new international slant.
Randy de Puniet finished on the second step of the podium after his first Bol d’Or, alongside his SRC Kawasaki teammates Gregory Leblanc and Fabien Foret. A broken wheel axle slowed the team down shortly after nightfall, but SRC Kawasaki quickly caught up with the front group – though they admit the Suzuki clan was invincible this weekend. Randy Puniet turned in a flawless performance in the saddle of the #11, proving he’s a genuine Endurance rider who really understands the sport.
Like F.C.C. TSR Honda at the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos in 2016, a Japanese team stepped on the podium at the Bol d’Or. Trick Star Racing pulled off an amazing 3rd place on its very first foray outside the Suzuka 8 Hours with riders Erwan Nigon, Osamu Deguchi and Hitoyasu Izutsu. The team will clearly be a force to reckon with at all the other FIM EWC races.
Maco Racing Team fell just short of the podium after Greg Junod, Anthony dos Santos and Marko Jerman completed a fantastic race. F.C.C. TSR Honda rounded off the top 5. The team featured Shinichi Ito, four-time winner of the Suzuka 8 Hours. The Bol d’Or marked his return to the track. He rode the Honda #5 with Damian Cudlin and Kazuma Watanabe.
A Superstock battle raged just behind the top 5, with another MotoGP rider in the spotlight carrying off a historic win. This was Moto3 rider Alexis Masbou’s first-ever Endurance race, alongside Johann Nigon and Hugo Clere on the Yamaha Moto Ain bike. They finished 6th overall and 1st in Superstock, ahead of Tati Team Beaujolais Racing (Julien Enjolras, Dylan Buisson and Anthony Violland, slowed down by a wheel axle problem) and Team 3Art Yam’Avenue (Louis Bulle, Alex Plancassagne and Luca Marconi, hampered by a tumble and then by running out of fuel). Yamaha Viltaïs Experiences led the Superstock class for a long time before losing ground because of a fuel pump problem.
Pole sitter GMT94 Yamaha plummeted to the depths of the standings after two crashes, but finished 9th after a brilliant climb back up.
Others were less fortunate. Several teams had to throw in the towel at the 80th Bol d’Or. Engine failure put paid to YART Yamaha Official EWC Team’s hopes in the early hours. Broc Parkes, who posted the race’s fastest lap (a 1’59.124), Josh Hayes and Sheridan Morais had got the Austrian Yamaha up to 2nd place when it happened, after running out of fuel during the first stint.
Honda Endurance Racing got unlucky yet again. After lapping in the top 3 for the first quarter of the race, the British Honda squad fell back following a crash, then had to withdraw because of a gearbox problem two hours from the finish line.
Earlier in the race, Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Team withdrew with a broken engine, and Team April Moto Motors Events with a broken gearbox.
Next date on the FIM EWC calendar: 18 March 2017 (12 Horas de Portimão, Portugal).
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2016/2017 FIM EWC CALENDAR
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The FIM EWC is embarking on a new era, with an all-new championship format for 2016/2017. The new FIM EWC season gets underway with the Bol d’Or on 17 and 18 September at the Paul Ricard circuit in Castellet.
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There are six races on the FIM EWC’s provisional 2016/2017 calendar. The dates for the third round – the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans – have now been confirmed. The race will take place earlier than usual, on 15 and 16 April 2017.
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2016/2017 FIM EWC provisional calendar
September 17/18 - Bol d’Or (24h) / Le Castellet - France
March 18 - 12 Horas de Portimão / Portugal*
April 15/16 - 24 Heures Motos / Le Mans – France
May 20 - Oschersleben 8 Hours / Germany
June 24 - 8-Hour race / Europe / TBA
July 30 - Suzuka 8 Hours / Japan
* Date subject to modification in late November 2016
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Press release
15th September 2016
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Eurosport Events has announced the names of fifteen ‘independent teams under contract’ who will receive backing amounting to €185,000. The amount comprises both prize money and logistics support. The initiative will offer further support to FIM EWC private teams – the beating heart of Endurance.
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Alongside the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy to support private teams using Dunlop tyres, Eurosport Events and the organizers of the 2016/2017 season’s six races will be backing fifteen private teams (dubbed ‘independent teams under contract’) that have signed up to compete for the entire 2016-2017 season. The backing – a total amount of €150,000, split between a guaranteed purse and result-based bonuses – will be handed out at the end of the season.
An additional €35,000 is being provided to finance logistics support for private teams under contract, to help them improve their chances at Suzuka, the final race of the EWC 2016/2017 season.
Fifteen teams have been selected – eight in Superstock and seven in Formula EWC, plus two substitute teams that will step in case any of the teams under contract is forced to withdraw.
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FIM Helmet Certification Programme
- FIM meets helmet manufacturers -
Representatives of the International Technical Commission of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the FIM Institute, MotoGP™ promoter Dorna, the MSMA (Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association) and IRTA (International Road Racing Teams Association) met the helmet manufacturers (Arai, AGV, HJC, LS2, Nolan Group, Schuberth, Shark, Shoei, Suomy/Kyt) and Confindustria Ancma (Associazione Nazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori) at the Sachsenring circuit (Germany) on Saturday July 16, 2016.
The FIM Helmet Certification Programme (FHCP) was presented in detail. The aim of the Programme is to improve riders’ head protection and to respond to the need for a more objective evaluation of the safety performance of protective helmet systems for racing.
The FHCP is being established, with the collaboration of the helmet manufacturers, in order to define a new test standard that goes above and beyond existing ones (e.g. UN ECE 22.05, Snell M2015, JIS T8133).
Technical content and application procedures were proposed and discussed with the representatives. The group reached a basis for cooperative dialogue for the future, aiming at a common understanding.
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Help us find the 2016 winners!
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is pleased to call for nominations for its annual FIM Awards to recognise and show is appreciation for those who have significantly contributed in the following different fields:
All candidatures and nominations will be examined by independent high-level International Juries, and the winners will be invited to participate in the 2016 FIM Gala Ceremony in Berlin, Germany on 27 November 2016.
Deadline for submission: 15 September 2016
Join us on stage!
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Inauguration of the FIM Headquarters
On 12 May 2016, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) inaugurated its new Headquarters situated in Mies (Canton de Vaud, Switzerland).
This celebration was attended by over 120 participants including Members of the FIM Board of Directors, Commission Directors, Representatives of National Federations, promoters, sponsors and local partners, as well former champions, members of the local authorities and members of the FIM Administration.
In presence of the Head of the Department of Economy and Sports of the Canton of Vaud, Mr Philippe Leuba, President Vito Ippolito, accompanied by the building’s architect Antoine Robert-Grandpierre, cut the inaugural ribbon – declaring the new “House of Motorcycling” officially opened.
“Upon my arrival to the presidency of the FIM, I wanted for our Federation a clear vision and strategic plan: this led to the Vision 2020 with ambitious growth targets. With the significant development of motorcycling and in order to achieve its objectives, the expansion of the FIM Headquarters became inevitable”, stated the President.
To commemorate this unique day, an inaugural plaque was unveiled and official speeches were pronounced in the brand new and fully equipped Auditorium. The FIM CEO, Mr Ignacio Verneda, took the opportunity to highlight three key words: continuity, link and commitment. “Our daily commitment is to improve the FIM services towards the FIM family and stakeholders. This modern building offers a comfortable working environment providing facilities to accommodate the whole FIM family for any type of meetings or events: seminars to educate our Officials, commissions’ gatherings, conferences or exhibitions”.
To conclude this unique day, the participants had the opportunity to walk around the transparent and modular new FIM building and explore the offices and the exhibition spaces around the elegant central staircase. A number of unique vintage motorcycles are currently on display in the building, including an Indian from 1904 belonging to the FIM’s permanent collection built in the year the FIM was created.
 
From left to right: Antoine Robert-Grandpierre (architect), Vito Ippolito (FIM President), Philippe Leuba (Head of the Department of Economy and Sports of the Canton of Vaud)
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FIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Junior World Championship
Changes to the 2016 Sporting and Technical regulations
The sections of the sporting regulations that have been modified are numbers 1.18.14, 1.19, 1.21.3 and 1.29.1.
The section the technical regulations that has been modified is number 2.1.1.6.
A regularly updated version of the FIIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Junior World Championship class regulations may be viewed HERE.
http://www.fimcevrepsol.com/en/regulations
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Press release
21st April 2016
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2016 - AN ENTICING YEAR !
The sporting season is about to start: this week the FIM Women's Motocross World Championship will kick off and will be followed a few weeks after by the FIM Women's Snowcross World Cup. To continue with MX, a very special event will take place in 2016: the first ever Women's Motocross European Cup held in Poland on 21-22 May. This event, stepping stone to the World Championship series, is open to all nationalities (also outside Europe).
In SuperEnduro, we will have the chance to count 2 rounds for the World Cup this year one in Czech Republic and in Spain.
In Enduro and in Trial - great battles and harsh competition are foreseen.
So get your agendas and get ready for a great 2016 season!
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Three questions to Vito Ippolito
A. Can you give us a brief review of the 2015 sporting season?
It is an undeniable fact that the number of spectators and the TV viewership have continued to expand. This is a reflection of the constant improvements being made in the quality of the competitions. We have worked on that this year and the results are encouraging. It is also worth noting that new countries have hosted several of our championships. That is also one of our objectives and we continue to work in that direction.
B. During the year, the media also picked up on some difficult situations. What can you tell us about those?
True, there have been difficult moments, and I would say that it is inherent to the sport. The most important thing is to manage to find the right response to such situations or at least to limit the damage and make adjustments, as was the case with the International Six Days of Enduro in Slovakia. I would say the same about the end of the MotoGP season, which was a fantastic saga and also a dramatic one.
C. In the two cases you refer to, are the matters now fully closed?
Yes. In the case of the ISDE, the FIM panel restored the rankings of the nations to what it would have been. Finally, the Australian team were declared the winners. This case also prompted us to review some important aspects of the regulations and procedures.
In MotoGP, the dispute was brought before the CAS and the case is now closed. It is true that at the end of the season the polemics around the Rossi-Marquez case swelled to unprecedented levels. For that reason, we asked all the people involved, including the teams, to refrain from engaging in controversy about what happened in Sepang. During the last competition in Valencia, team Honda informed us that they had all the telemetry relating to the incident. Now the data are in our hands, and Honda and the FIM have decided together not to release them so as not to fuel further polemics.
For 2016, the FIM’s goals and plans are clear and we shall continue to pursue them. We shall continue to move forward and I am sure that the changes we shall be putting into effect will bring about positive results. Motorcycle sport has many disciplines and there are therefore a great many fields of action, but I am confident that our specialists will all do a great job. You can ask me again at the end of the year!
FIM President Vito Ippolito
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The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) founded in 1904, is the governing body for motorcycle sport and the global advocate for motorcycling. The FIM is an independent association formed by 113 National Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in motorcycle sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Among its 50 FIM World Championships the main events are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro, Cross-Country Rallies and Speedway. Furthermore, the FIM is also active and involved in the following areas: public affairs, road safety, touring and protection of the environment. The FIM was the first international sports federation to impose an Environmental Code in 1994.
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Motul will partner with Eurosport Events and the FIM EWC
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Defender of motorcycle sport, Motul is an historic partner of the Endurance. Actively involved with several major events like the 24 Hours Motorbikes at Le Mans and the Bol d'Or as well as with numerous teams, Motul confirms its attachment to motorcycle endurance through this new partnership multi-year agreement.
As an official partner of the FIM EWC, Motul will benefit from a wide visibility on all the events along with the FIM EWC broadcasts on Eurosport. Very active in the digital area and on social media, Motul will also benefit from access to the Eurosport Events image bank to produce viral content on each of the world championship endurance races.
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Hélène Zaugg, Motul Head of Communication & Motorsport
"We are very happy to continue this partnership with Eurosport Events which was set-up with the FIM since 2012. Along with MotoGP, WSBK and Tourist Trophy, FIM Endurance World Championship constitutes one of our four pillars of motorsport competition. It is also a formidable testing ground which allows us to highlight the performance of the Motul Factory Line range dedicated to competition, and particularly the famous 300V. We share the ambitious development plan of the championship defined by Eurosport Events and are extremely impatient to be at the 24 Hours Motorbike for the first race of 2016 season!"
François Ribeiro, Head for Eurosport Events
"Eurosport Events welcomes this new partnership agreement which rewards the loyalty of Motul to endurance as regards events, teams and at the championship level. Thanks to this commitment for the next three seasons, Motul reinforces its position as a major actor in motorbike sport and supports the new momentum and the development that we have undertaken for the FIM EWC."
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FIM Cross Country-Rally World Championship
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2016 Calendar, updated 22 December (Changes in bold) Date
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Motul FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships
and FIM Superstock 1000 Cup
Changes to Regulations for 2016 (and beyond)
The Superbike Commission composed of Messrs Javier Alonso (DWO Executive Director), Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA Representative), Rezsö Bulcsu (FIM CCR Director) met at Madrid, at the Dorna HQ, on 10 December 2015 in the presence of of MM Corrado Cecchinelli, Gregorio Lavilla, (Dorna), Ignacio Verneda (FIM CEO), Charles Hennekam, Scott Smart and Paul Duparc (FIM Representatives).
The following changes have been decided in the 2015 FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships and Superstock 1000 Cup Regulations:
New time schedule and Introduction of a Superpole in the Supersport category.
For 2016, the FIM and Dorna WorldSBK Organization (DWO) are proud to unveil a new era for the well-awaited Motul FIM Superbike World Championship Race Schedule, marking a turning point in WorldSBK history.
After positive feedback and input from the WorldSBK Series Promotors, Circuits, Manufacturers, Sponsors, and TV Broadcasters, DWO has worked tirelessly to bring forward a new, revamped WorldSBK race weekend schedule. Traditionally held on Sunday morning, Race 1 will now take place on Saturday afternoons, with definitive timetable changes aimed at creating a flexible time schedule for fan experiences to enjoy a more complete and exciting WorldSBK experience from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon
In this new format, Saturday is aimed at offering increased fan attendance and especially the chance to feel the adrenaline of WorldSBK racing during the 3 day event. In addition, Organisers and Sponsors will be able to offer an even bigger selection of special events and shows, allowing fans to enjoy both on and off track action in a way never previously possible. These fundamental timetable changes will prove pivotal in getting WorldSBK fans closer to the action, both those in the grandstands and the millions watching live TV around the world. With more flexibility afforded to the schedule, the new time slots will ensure that each and every fan is able to enjoy the best of the WorldSBK paddock, either at the track or at home. Athletes and Teams will be more available with less timing constraints, whilst the new time slots will give more flexibility to Organizers to actively design and dedicate activities within each and every event, ensuring the proximity and engagement of Fans attending.
Free practice sessions and those timed for qualifying will now take place on Friday, an addition for 2016 will see also the FIM Supersport World Championship adopting the Superpole sessions format as like WorldSBK, which will take place on Saturday mornings, before the lights go out for the first WorldSBK Race 1 in the afternoon. Sunday morning will be dedicated to Warm Up sessions before WorldSSP and WorldSBK kick off the racing action for the second time over the weekend giving fans a further opportunity to experience one of the most exciting and exhilarating motorcycle racing championships in the world.
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FRIDAY
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TIMING
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DURATION
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CATEGORY
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PROGRAMME
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08:45
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10:15
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1:30
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WorldSBK
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Technical/Sporting Checks
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09:15
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10:00
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0:45
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STK1000
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Free Practice 1
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10:15
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11:15
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1:00
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WorldSBK
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Free Practice 1 Timed for Qualifying
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11:30
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12:30
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1:00
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WorldSSP
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Free Practice 1 Timed for Qualifying
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BREAK
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13:30
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14:30
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1:00
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WorldSBK
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Free Practice 2 Timed for Qualifying
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14:45
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15:45
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1:00
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WorldSSP
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Free Practice 2 Timed for Qualifying
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16:00
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16:45
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0:45
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STK1000
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Free Practice 2
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17:00
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17:30
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0:30
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European Jr Cup
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Free Practice
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SATURDAY
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TIMING
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DURATION
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CATEGORY
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PROGRAMME
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08:45
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09:00
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0:15
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WorldSBK
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Free Practice 3 Not Timed for Qualifying
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09:15
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09:30
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0:15
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WorldSSP
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Free Practice 3 Not Timed for Qualifying
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09:45
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10:15
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0:30
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European Jr Cup
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Qualifying 1
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10:30
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10:45
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0:15
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WorldSBK
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Superpole 1
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10:55
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11:10
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0:15
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WorldSBK
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Superpole 2
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11:30
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11:45
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0:15
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WorldSSP
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Superpole 1
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11:55
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12:10
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0:15
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WorldSSP
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Superpole 2
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BREAK
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13:00
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WorldSBK
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RACE 1
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14:15
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14:45
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0:30
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STK1000
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Qualifying
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15:00
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15:30
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0:30
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European Jr Cup
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Qualifying 2
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15.45
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Pit Walk - Spectator activities
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SUNDAY
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TIMING
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DURATION
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CATEGORY
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PROGRAMME
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09:00
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09:15
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0:15
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WorldSSP
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Warm Up
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09:25
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09:40
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0:15
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WorldSBK
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Warm Up
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09:50
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10:05
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0:15
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STK1000
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Warm Up
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10:15
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11:00
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0:45
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MKT
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Alfa Romeo Laps Experience
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10:15
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11:00
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0:45
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Pit Walk
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Pit Walk
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11:20
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WorldSSP
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RACE
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BREAK
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13:00
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WorldSBK
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RACE 2
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14:20
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STK1000
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RACE
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15:15
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European Jr Cup
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RACE
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16.00
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Spectator activities
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Additional Sporting, Technical and Medical Regulations
Slight changes to the Regulations have been decided:
? Clarification of practice restrictions: the principle being to give to the teams/riders a lumpsum of testing days for events other than at the WorldSBK. A waiver will be granted by the WorldSBK Race Direction if the teams/riders participate really to the other events with the machine conforming to the technical requirements of this distinct Championship.
? SBK Class: race distance and new parameters for restarted have been reviewed.
? The homologation rules have been updated to allow for the homologation of new motorcycle models, part way through the season and to allow these to compete during the same season. The minimum production requirement has been reduced to 500 machines (units).
? Revised Medical Regulations were adopted.
The 2016 sporting, technical, disciplinary and medical regulations will be available on the FIM website shortly.
http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/regulations-and-documents/superbike/
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FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Decision of the Grand Prix Commission
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Ignacio Verneda (FIM CEO), Herve Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA) in the presence of Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held on 10th of December 2015 in Madrid, made the following decisions:
Sporting Regulations
Effective Immediately
Re-Starting Interrupted Races
In order to minimise the time taken to restart an interrupted race a new procedure has been approved for all classes. This will involve a shorter time spent in the pit lane before the new sighting lap and a significantly shorter countdown on the grid prior to the warm up lap. (Engines will not be stopped and only one mechanic per rider will be permitted onto the grid).
In the Moto3 and Moto2 classes when there is more than one race interruption the length of the restarted race will always be 2/3 of the previous race, with a minimum of five laps. So, for example, if the first restarted race was 2/3 of the original race distance then the distance of the second restarted race would be 2/3 of that distance – always with a minimum of five laps. In situations where a restarted race has been interrupted after less than five laps then the distance for the next race will be determined by Race Direction with a minimum of five laps.
Track Familiarisation
For all classes the regulations have been amended to ensure that when a rider uses a machine of the same capacity as the relevant MotoGP class, this can only be a standard production road-homologated machine.
Penalties for Using Engines over Allocation
In the Moto3 and MotoGP classes, where more than one extra engine is taken at a single event then penalties for the second and any subsequent extra engines will be carried forward to the next event(s).
Technical Regulations
Effective Immediately
Rider’s Safety Equipment
Following consultation with all major suppliers of helmets, leathers, boots, etc., new regulations have been approved covering the specifications of equipment used by riders. Procedures for control and testing were also approved.
MotoGP Class Tyres
In line with the appointment of Michelin as the Official Tyre Supplier, the allocations of slick tyres have been modified. Riders will now be permitted to use a maximum of 22 tyres (10 front and 12 rear).
For wet tyres the allocation is a maximum of 7 front and 7 rear.
Riders will now also have the option of an intermediate tyre with a maximum allocation of 3 front and 3 rear.
Engine Allocations – MotoGP Class
It has already been agreed that manufacturers can homologate three different engine specifications which may be used by different riders during the season. It has now been agreed that manufacturers who lose "concessions" may homologate additional engine specifications for the first season after losing those concessions. However, the maximum number of different specifications is related to the number of Satellite teams being supplied. The formula to be used to calculate this number is:
One Factory team + 2 Satellite teams = 3 different specifications
One Factory team + 3 Satellite teams = 4 different specifications
One Factory team + 4 Satellite teams = 5 different specifications
MotoGP Class – Effective Immediately
Previous regulations made frequent reference to "Open" and "Factory" classes and machine types. All such references will now be removed.
Moto2 Class Regulations
Teams will be able to refer to the FIM website to check a list of approved dataloggers and sensors.
The regulation concerning throttle control has been clarified to specify that the control valve must be exclusively controlled by mechanical means, i.e. twistgrip and cable.
Moto3 Class Regulations
Regulations already exist which define which certain chassis parts are "performance parts" and need homologation. The regulations have been modified to state that only homologated parts can be used at events.
Only the oil provided by the official supplier may be used in all parts of the engine including crankcase, gearbox and clutch.
Official Fuel Supplier for Moto3 and Moto2
The appointment of the Total/Elf company as the official, exclusive supplier of fuel was approved.
Grand Prix Medical Code
Effective Immediately
An updated and revised Medical Code, produced by the FIM in consultation with other MotoGP medical staff, was approved.
A regularly updated version of the FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations which contains the detailed text of the regulation changes may be viewed shortly on:
http://www.fim-live.com/en/sport/regulations-and-documents/grand-prix/
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FIM President Vito Ippolito
"The FIM is happy with this first year of cooperation with Eurosport Events. The FIM Circuit Racing Commission is working closely with the stakeholders of Endurance on the changes in the sporting and technical regulations indispensable to the development of this emblematic competition. I would like to thank Eurosport Events for their commitment, their passion and their desire to offer the fans high-quality international media coverage through Eurosport's multi-media platforms."
François Ribeiro, Eurosport Events Director of Operations
"Eurosport Events became the promoter of the FIM EWC just five weeks before the 2015 season started, which meant that we had to select our priorities. Endurance racing was lacking consistent media coverage, so we gave the championship nearly 60 hours of airtime on Eurosport, which went out to 40 million viewers in 2015. During our first season, we also devoted plenty of time to discussing different ways of evolving endurance racing with the FIM, event organisers, teams, manufacturers, tyre companies, and partners. Following our first experience of the Suzuka 8 Hours, it became clear that the final round of the championship should take place on Japanese soil at this legendary event. Reforming a championship is a tough task. It requires a quality of dialogue with all endurance racing stakeholders and we will concentrate our efforts on raising the profile of the FIM EWC, making it bigger, better and more visible all over the world. Endurance racing has a number of key assets: it provides a perfect shop window to demonstrate the reliability of the bikes, a platform for manufacturers to showcase their most emblematic models, a fantastic spectacle for the fans, and a TV product that is rich in stories about the men and machines."
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Jean-Paul Gombeaud appointed FIM Sports Director
The FIM is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Paul Gombeaud as acting FIM Sports Director. Jean-Paul will take up his post immediately. He will be responsible for the strategic and technical leadership of the Sports Division, and ensuring that motorcycle sport continues to be increasingly present in the world of international sport.
Jean-Paul is 41 years old, French and Australian, married and has three children. He has been working for the FIM for the last 8 years. He was Coordinator of the Track Racing Commission (CCP) from 2008 to 2012. He also acted as Coordinator for the Road Racing Sidecar World Championship (CCR) for three years. He moved to the Enduro (CEN) and Cross-Country Rallies Commissions (CRT) late 2012 and has been Coordinator of these two Commissions ever since. Throughout these years, Jean-Paul gained experience in managing events, editing sporting rules and work manuals, dealing with stakeholders such as promoters, organisers, etc.
Before entering the FIM, Jean-Paul worked in the world of sport as Sports Instructor, Team Manager and Physical Trainer in France and Switzerland for over 10 years. He has a European Masters Degree in Sports Training.
Ignacio Verneda, FIM CEO, has expressed his satisfaction: “I am very pleased with the appointment of Jean-Paul Gombeaud. I am convinced that his past experience in sports together with his knowledge of the FIM sporting Commissions will assist the FIM in pursuing the development of our sport. He will also be a great asset when working alongside the Commercial and Communication Departments to run the Championships directly managed by the FIM.”
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