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2012 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar13/12/2011

2012 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar (Provisional)
 
The dates are set for next year’s MotoGP calendar, the first showdown of the all-new 1000cc formula. With bigger bikes, more power and softer tyres, as well as the introduction of the new Claiming Rule Team category, 2012 is set to be a thrilling year. Premier class World Champions Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden line up against the MotoGP regulars and a raft of graduates including Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl as the grid is predicted to swell to over 20 bikes.
 
The Portuguese and German Grands Prix are still to be confirmed, subject to contract.
 
Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
8 April
Qatar
Losail
29 April
Spain
Jerez
6 May
Portugal
Estoril
20 May
France
Le Mans
3 June
Catalunya
Catalunya
17 June
Great Britain
Silverstone
30 June
Netherlands
Assen
8 July
Germany
Sachsenring
15 July
Italy
Mugello
29 July
United States
Laguna Seca
19 August
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
26 August
Czech Republic
Brno
16 September
San Marino & Riviera di Rimini
Misano
30 September
Aragon
Motorland
14 October
Japan
Motegi
21 October
Malaysia
Sepang
28 October
Australia
Phillip Island
11 November
Valencia
Ricardo Tormo-Valencia
 

2011 Rider Standings

Po Rider Pts
1 Casey Stoner 350
2 Jorge Lorenzo 260
3 Andrea Dovizioso 228
4 Dani Pedrosa 219
5 Ben Spies 176
6 Marco Simoncelli 139