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FIM Grand Prix World Championship - 2017

2017 Provisional Calendar Date	Grand Prix	Venue
26 March	Qatar*	Losail International Circuit
09 April	República Argentina	Termas de Río Hondo
23 April	Americas	Circuit of The Americas
07 May	Spain	Circuito de Jerez
21 May	France	Le Mans
04 June	Italy	Autodromo del Mugello
11 June	Catalunya	Barcelona - Catalunya
25 June	Netherlands	TT Circuit Assen
16 July	Germany	Sachsenring
06 August	Czech Republic	Automotodrom Brno
13 August	Austria	Red Bull Ring - Spielberg
27 August	Great Britain**	Silverstone Circuit
10 September	San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini	Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli
24 September	Aragón	MotorLand Aragón
15 October	Japan	Twin Ring Motegi
22 October	Australia	Phillip Island
29 October	Malaysia**	Sepang International Circuit
12 November	Comunitat Valenciana	Comunitat Valenciana - Ricardo Tormo

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Press release 18th September 2016

SERT CALLS ALL THE SHOTS AT THE BOL D’OR

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.

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). 2016/2017 Bol d'Or results 2016/2017 FIM EWC Standings after one round

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2016/2017 FIM EWC CALENDAR

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.

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. 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

Press release 15th September 2016

INDEPENDENT TEAMS UNDER CONTRACT

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.

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.

Independent Teams Under Contract  2016/2017

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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 9 September at Misano

(RSM), made the following decisions:

Technical Regulations

Effective Season 2017

Streamlining and Aerodynamic Devices

It was already announced that aerodynamic wings are banned in all classes from 2017. The wording of

the regulation covering this matter was confirmed:

Devices or shapes protruding from the fairing or bodywork and not integrated in the body

streamlining (e.g. wings, fins, bulges, etc.) that may provide an aerodynamic effect (e.g. providing

downforce, disrupting aerodynamic wake, etc.) are not allowed.

The Technical Director will be the sole judge of whether a device or fairing design falls into the

above definition.

Furthermore, to avoid that the front of the fairing is wing-shaped, with unpredictable safety results, the

front of the fairing cannot protrude more than 150mm beyond a vertical line drawn through the front

wheel spindle. (It should be noted that all fairings in current use already comply with this).

Moto3 Wild Cards

In 2017 all manufacturers in the Moto3 class will supply engines to the contracted riders on a rental

basis. Engines will no longer be sold to teams.

The Championship is keen to retain the possibility for wild cards to participate. But to ensure that their

engines comply with current regulations it will be a requirement for wild card entries to seek approval

from the engine manufacturer and to use the homologated ECU maps.

To permit the possibility of wild card riders using machines from other manufacturers, they may also use

engines approved for the FIM CEV Junior World Championship. Such engines must comply with FIM Moto3

World Championship regulations with regards to engine specification and ECU requirements.

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 MotoGP Stewards Panel Clarification regarding Cal Crutchlow
 

In the MotoGP race of the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e Della Riviera di Rimini, the FIM MotoGP Stewards imposed a time penalty on rider #35 Crutchlow for running off track several times in Turn 1.

After the race, Timekeeping advised the Stewards of differences in the sector times of rider #35 which were not evident at the time the penalty was made. On the basis of this analysis, together video evidence and with further team data requested by the Stewards, it is evident that no advantage was gained and therefore the time penalty has been cancelled.

A revised race result has been issued.

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Press release 28th August 2016

GMT94 WINS RACE BY 21 SECONDS SERT WINS TITLE BY 1 POINT

GMT94 crossed the finish line of an extraordinary race just ahead of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team – who won the FIM EWC 2016 championship by just one point. Penz13.com BMW Motorrad finished third at the Oschersleben 8 Hours.

Suspense ran high until the very last minute of the race, with the outcome of the duel between GMT94 Yamaha and Suzuki Endurance Racing Team uncertain to the end. There was a mere 21-second gap between the two French teams at the finish. GMT94 Yamaha (David Checa, Niccolò Canepa and Lucas Mahias) are celebrating their win at the Oschersleben 8 Hours (their second this season, after Portimão) while Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (Vincent Philippe, Anthony Delhalle and Etienne Masson) are rejoicing in their new status as FIM EWC world champions – the team’s 15th world title – at the end of a tough season with no wins. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team squeezed past GMT94 Yamaha to top spot in the world standings, with only a one-point lead. On the third step of the podium after finishing three laps behind the leader, Penz13.com BMW Motorrad is relishing its finest race. Rico Penzkofer’s team scored their first points this season with only two riders, Kenny Foray and Lukas Pesek, in the absence of Mathieu Gines who was injured in the IDM. Fourth past the finish line, five laps behind GMT94 Yamaha, Honda Endurance Racing ran a fine race, staying in the top 5 throughout – though a brake problem gave Julien da Costa, Sébastien Gimbert and Freddy Foray a scare. Another contender often overshadowed by the factory-backed teams, Maco Racing Team, picked up 5th place at Oschersleben after a fantastic late-stage sprint by Greg Junod, Anthony dos Santos and Marko Jerman. A win and the World Cup for Team 3Art Yam’Avenue The top Superstock, Team 3Art Yam’Avenue, was right behind Maco Racing Team. Louis Bulle, Alex Plancassagne and Lukas Trautmann ran a perfect race, and walked off with both the Superstock win at Oschersleben and the 2016 Superstock World Cup. Behind Lukoil BMW Motorrad CSEU, which placed 7th (the Czech team wrapped up its first FIM EWC season in Germany), a set of Superstocks finished in a tight group: Starteam PAM-Racing, AM Moto Racing Compétition and Tati Team Beaujolais Racing, in that order – also the top three of the Dunlop Independent Trophy at Oschersleben. Team April Moto Motors Events finished 11th, having fallen back from the leading pack due to a crash and an overheating engine. Starting the race at the top of the provisional FIM EWC standings, Team April Moto Motors Events ended up third in the final world standings. An edge-of-seat finale The Oschersleben 8 Hours was forecast to be a suspenseful race, and it didn’t disappoint. There was much drama and many upsets for practically the entire 8 hours. The favourites to win the world title had a tough time of it from the start. Team SRC Kawasaki was the first to fall by the wayside, forced to withdraw with a broken engine after only five laps, though Gregory Leblanc had got off to a good start. Then it was F.C.C. TSR Honda’s turn to retire following a mechanical problem 72 laps into the race. The favourite in the Superstock class, Völpker NRT48 Schubert Motors, suffered a crash. An hour and a half from the finish, one final spectacular upset totally shook up the pecking order. YART Yamaha Official EWC Team had been leading the race from the start with Broc Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Sheridan Morais. But the Austrian Yamaha fell victim to an overheated engine and had to throw in the towel after 192 laps in the lead. 2016 Oschersleben 8 Hours results All 2016 FIM EWC standings

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Press release 26th August 2016

€10,000 FOR EWC DUNLOP INDEPENDENT TROPHY WINNER

Nine teams using Dunlop tyres are competing at the Oschersleben 8 Hours. The winner of the race in Germany will take home €10,000 worth of prize money.

FIM EWC promoter Eurosport Events, the local organizer of each FIM EWC world championship race and Dunlop have jointly created the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy to shore up private teams lacking direct support from manufacturers. At the Oschersleben 8 Hours, nine teams using Dunlop tyres will be competing for the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy, with €10,000 of prize money reserved for the winner. Post-qualifying, Völpker NRT48 Schubert Motors is the best-placed of all the teams with a chance of winning – and is also currently topping the FIM EWC Superstock World Cup international standings. Prizes ranging from €7,000 € to €3,000 will be given to the teams placing 2nd to 9th in the EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy at the Oscherseleben 8 Hours. EWC Dunlop Independent Trophy teams at the Oschersleben 8 Hours

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FIM, FIM Europe and Dorna announce restructured European Championships

FIM, FIM Europe and Dorna have decided to reorganise the structure of the European Road Racing Championship starting in 2017. The European Superbike Championship will be substituted by the European SuperStock 1000 class run at WorldSBK.

The FIM SuperStock 1000 cup, run at the WorldSBK rounds in Europe, perfectly covers the area and type of racing seen in the FIM CEV Repsol European Superbike Championship and therefore there is no need to continue with the celebration of the European Superbike Championship at the FIM CEV Repsol.

The Moto2 European Championship will remain as part of the FIM CEV Repsol Championship.

FIM, FIM Europe and Dorna would like to thank all participants, teams and manufacturers for the commitment demonstrated in recent years to the FIM CEV Repsol European Superbike Championship.

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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 20 August at Brno, made the following decisions:

Technical Regulations

Effective Season 2017

Moto3 Engine and Gearbox Supply

Engines and gearboxes will no longer be sold to the participating teams but will be provided under a rental agreement with ownership retained by the manufacturer.

Moto3 Supply Requirements

Manufacturers participating in the Moto3 class must supply, if requested, machines and spare parts for 14 riders who have been selected for participation by the Selection Committee. However, every manufacturer is required to supply engines and spare parts to a minimum of six riders as a condition of being an approved manufacturer for this class.

Post-Qualifying/Race Technical Control

Allowances will be made by the Technical Director when non-compliance with minimum weight or maximum noise has been caused by incidents in the qualifying session or race. This would include situations like fluid loss or missing bodywork parts affecting the weight and damage to or loss of exhaust components affecting noise levels.

Sporting Regulations

Effective Season 2017

Moto3 and Moto2 Testing Restrictions

Due to reduction in the number of days in the programme of official winter tests, testing in the period between the last Grand Prix and the end of November will no longer count towards the permitted maximum number of days available to each rider. 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

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Press release 3rd August 2016

SIX EVENTS AND NEW CALENDAR STRUCTURE FOR FIM EWC 2016/2017

As Eurosport Events announced it last year as FIM EWC promoter, next season will feature a new calendar structure. 2016/2017 season will start next 17/18 September at Paul Ricard with Bol d’Or, and end next July 2017 at Suzuka, for a total of 6 events in Europe and Asia.

François Ribeiro, head of Eurosport Events “We are following the road map shared last year with FIM and EWC stake-holders: make EWC more international, attract Japanese teams, offer one event per month and play down world titles on a mythic and unique event. By walking away from calendar year season, we are aware of minor complications to the teams, but are putting all the possible energy and believe to make EWC a better world championship. We will disclose next Autumn more details about the new June EWC round, and should add a new winter round in 2017/18 season to attract more Asian teams at Suzuka and in the championship. In parallel, we are working hand in hand with FIM to bring few modifications to sporting regulations which should protect privateers’ positions and re-enforce manufacturers’ interest to support teams by making manufacturers’ championship more attractive and dynamic. Everything will be on the table of CCR next September”. 2016/2017 FIM EWC PROVISIONAL CALENDAR September 17/18 - Bol d’Or (24 h) / Paul Ricard - France March 18 - 12 Horas de Portimão / Portugal* April 22/23 - 24 Heures Motos / Le Mans – France* May 20 -  8 Hours of Oschersleben / Germany June 24 - 8 Hours race / Europe TBA July 30 - Suzuka 8 Hours / Japan * Date subject to modification in late November

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Press release 31st July 2016

YAMAHA FACTORY TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT SUZUKA

Yamaha Factory Racing Team has won the Suzuka 8 Hours for the second consecutive year. Pol Espargaró, Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Alex Lowes steered the Yamaha #21 to victory, ahead of Kawasaki’s factory Team Green and Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance.

As in 2015, Yamaha Factory Racing Team swept the board at the Suzuka 8 Hours, claiming both pole position and a win. Pol Espargaró, Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Alex Lowes led the race for practically all of the 218 laps. Ryuichi Kiyonari, who got off to a brilliant start in the saddle of Team Kagayama’s Suzuki, was the only one to briefly wrest the lead out of their grasp. Head and shoulders above the others with a fastest lap of 2’08.411, Yamaha Factory Racing Team widened the gap with the other potential winners as the hours slipped by. Second past the finish line, Team Green ran a superb race with riders Akira Yanagawa, Leon Haslam and Kazuki Watanabe. Team Green and Yoshimura Suzuki Shell Advance had waged a heated battle for the second step of the podium in the final few hours of the race, but Team Green managed to turn the duel to its advantage. 2009 was the last time there was a Kawasaki on the Suzuka 8 Hours podium. Eva RT Trick Star too had finished second that year. Musashi RT Harc-Pro was missing from the roll call of favourites. The Honda #634 had to withdraw because of engine failure. FIM EWC championship thrown wide open YART Yamaha Official EWC Team finished fourth – the best-placed of the FIM EWC championship teams – and is now back in the running for the world title, on par with Team SRC Kawasaki and just ahead of Suzuki Endurance Racing Team and F.C.C. TSR Honda. All three teams, likely candidates for a FIM EWC 2016 championship win, had a tough time of it at Suzuka. Team SRC Kawasaki looked settled in 10th place after a very focused start by Gregory Leblanc, Matthieu Lagrive and Jérémy Guarnoni. But a rear wheel axle issue forced them to withdraw six hours into the race. Suzuki Endurance Racing Team was among the top 10 in the first hour, but after a stop-and-go penalty for a jump start and Vincent Philippe crashing due to a passing backmarker, the team finished 23rd. F.C.C. TSR Honda started from 4th on the grid and did battle with the leading pack for the first few laps, but slid down the rankings after Dominique Aegerter crashed on the 5th lap. F.C.C. TSR Honda finished 18th. Team April Moto Motors Events still leading the championship Moto Map Supply were fifth past the finish line with Josh Waters, Nobuatsu Aoki and Yoshihiro Konno, ahead of another Suzuki – the Team Kagayama machine. Yukio Kagayama, Naomichi Uramoto and Ryuichi Kiyonari were slowed down by an especially laborious refuelling stop, followed by a flat tyre. Eva RT Trick Star finished 7th with riders Osamu Deguchi, Hitoyasu Izutsu and Erwan Nigon. This competitive Japanese team has announced its intention of taking part in the entire FIM EWC championship next season. A tight group of four Japanese teams on Hondas finished in 8th to 11th place: Honda Team Asia, Mistresa with ATS, Teluru Kohara RT (who’d got Damian Cudlin on board) and Toho Racing. Team R2CL, Honda Endurance Racing, GMT94 Yamaha and Team Bolliger Switzerland finished in the top 15. GMT94 Yamaha had the best grid position of these four permanent FIM EWC teams, but a rear wheel issue followed by electrical problems slowed them down. Team April Moto Motors Events  was 19th at the finish. The upsets that afflicted the favourites at Suzuka enabled this French privateer to hold on to the top spot in the provisional FIM EWC championship standings, with an 8-point lead over Team SRC Kawasaki and YART Yamaha Official EWC Team. So the teams will have to do all their catching up in the last round of the season: the Oschersleben 8 Hours, scheduled for Saturday 27 August. With only 17 points separating the top seven teams, the last race of the season is set to be a thrilling one. The Oschersleben 8 Hours winner will pick up 35 points. 2016 Suzuka 8 Hours - Official race results FIM EWC Teams standings

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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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2017 Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championships Categories and provisional calendar During 2015 several meetings were organised at the request and with the manufacturers about the future of the Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship. At the last meeting held in Geneva on 15 January 2016, the FIM, the promoter ABC Communication and all the manufacturers have found a consensus and reached a comprehensive and unanimous agreement for the creation of categories EnduroGP and Enduro2 from the 2017 season onwards. • EnduroGP:  Over 250cc - 2 or 4 stroke. No age limit and no entry limit • Enduro2: Up to 250cc Moto - 2 or 4 stroke. No age limit and no entry limit The categories FIM Junior, 125cc Youth and Women remain unchanged. The former two categories of these are more than ever the future of the sport and provide the best springboard to the highest level, which is now defined as EnduroGP. All these new measures, made in consultation with the motorcycle industry, aim to provide a better understanding of Enduro and are designed to increase the profile of the discipline. Additionally, in order to take Enduro to new territories while making it more attractive and also to meet the wishes of manufacturers, a new race format Enduro Sprint - GNCC will be proposed in England and an Enduro race in winter conditions staged in Finland will be integrated into the calendar in 2017. Provisional calendar 2017 25/26 March: GP of Finland (Helsinki – Päijänne) *  21/23 April: GP of Spain (Puerto Lumbreras) - Women Class 26/28 May: GP of Italy (Spoleto) - Women Class 16/18 June: GP of Hungary(Parádfürdó) - Women Class 23/25 June : GP of Slovakia (Puchov)  21/23 July: GP of Mexico (Valle del Bravo) TBC 23/24 September: GP of UK (Hawkstone Park) ** 29 September/1 October: GP of France (Place TBA) - Women Class 20/22 October: GP of Germany (Zschoppau) Reserve dates: 29/30 April & 7/8 October *Enduro in winter conditions  **Enduro Sprint Saturday / GNCC Sunday French Version HERE / Version française ICI

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08/07/2016 MADFORM provide rider support at 2016 ISDE The organisers of the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) and Madform have reached an agreement to offer sports therapy services for the participants at this year’s ISDE that that will take place from Tuesday 11 October to Sunday 16 October at the Circuito Navarra, Spain. For any athlete, good physical condition is essential in order to achieve a good result. It is for this reason that during any competition, it is advisable for athletes to trust in the hands of a professional to manage the demands on their body. MADFORM is a company which boasts a long history in sports therapy within the motorsports industry. Many athletes use their products, many of which are world champions in their different disciplines. These champions have relied on these professional services to ensure that they can perform at the top level. The long and hard days of the ISDE demand good muscular recovery for the subsequent  days in the saddle. It is for this reason that Madform will host a therapy centre located at the circuit of Navarra, offering a complete range of services including massages, osteopathy and kinesiotape application for all the participants.  To be able to receive this service it is necessary to register in advance.              MADFORM Register Details   To register, contact Altamarca Enterprise on +34935100480 or alternatively, you can e-mail Victoria@fim-isde2016.es  Registering before the 8th September 2016, entitles you to the current discount on this service. More details about the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro - #FIMISDE – can be found on the official event website www.fim-isde2016.es

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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: > Read more about the Awards and apply online now! 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).  ENJOY THE TIME-LAPSE VIDEO OF THE CONSTRUCTION ! 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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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 Vito Ipollito (President FIM), Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held on 19th. March 2016 in Losail, made the following decisions:

Technical Regulations

Moto2 Class Quickshifter – Effective 01 May 2016

To reduce the incidence of missed gears it will be mandatory to use one of two approved brands of quickshifter. (Not one brand as previously agreed). It will also be compulsory to fit and use a load cell with data being supplied to the technical control data export.

Aerodynamic Wings in Moto3 and Moto2 Classes

The use of aerodynamic wings in these classes will be banned. For the Moto2 class the ban is

effective immediately. For the Moto3 class, where some aerodynamic wings are currently being used, the ban is effective from 2017.

The Technical Director will continue to permit the use of fairing designs used to deflect water displaced by the front wheel that do not have an aerodynamic purpose.

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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Celebrating 25 Years Racing Together 2016 will see a season-long celebration of the 25th year of MotoGP™ in its current form as collaboration and consensus between the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), IRTA (International Road-Racing Teams Association), the MSMA (Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association) and Dorna Sports. The quarter century will be marked by a continuous presence of the “25 Years Racing Together” logo and slogan at race weekends, on the podium and in Parc Fermé, as well as at special events and exhibitions during the much-anticipated 2016 season that kicks off this weekend under the floodlights of Qatar. Photos with the riders of the three categories, marketing material, a TV documentary, an exhibition, and as well as an historic book will be produced to mark the special collaboration that started all the way back in 1992 to bring Grand Prix racing into the new era. The Motorcycle World Championship is the oldest motorsport series in history since its introduction in 1949, yet up until 1992 it did not have one sole organizer focussed on brining direction and harmony to the most exciting racing spectacle on the planet. And now, with only three years to go until its 70th year, the FIM MotoGP™ championship has not only kept the passion and excitement of the past, but has also brought cohesion, structure and a sustainable business model to drive the series forward at an ever greater pace. FIM President Vito Ippolito mirrored that sentiment, saying: "Our sport, and especially MotoGP, is highly complex, both from an organisational standpoint and in terms of the wide range of stakeholders involved. Each one has a different and important role to play, and we have to work together towards a common purpose. Over these 25 years, the FIM, with its partners, has steadfastly pursued its aim of excellence for this Championship, and that is the key to the success we are experiencing today. Through that spirit, we have overcome difficult moments not of our making. Now, we can truly celebrate the fact that we are a great team!" Representing the manufacturers on the grid, Masahiro Yoshida, Chairman of Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers' Association, remarked: “Warmest congratulations to Dorna for 25 years in MotoGP. In every relationship, it can be said that the key stakeholders always go through good and bad times together, and in the 25 years since Dorna was first associated with the FIM Grand Prix World Championship, it has occasionally had to overcome a number of challenges. However we can honestly state that thanks to our joint efforts, we have succeeded in building a strong, loyal and collaborative relationship between Dorna, MSMA, FIM and IRTA. MSMA will continue along their path together with the current partners to create a better MotoGP for the future. Once again MSMA would like to thank Dorna for its splendid efforts over the years and express sincerest congratulations for its 25th anniversary”. Hervé Poncharal, IRTA President, added: “It’s amazing that it has already been 25 years with Dorna. I remember the days where the manufacturers, the FIM, plus IRTA and Dorna first worked together; the relationship was not great between IRTA and the other two parties. Yet since Dorna joined, everything has been pushed onwards, everyone has tried really hard, and we have been much more harmonious. A lot of new venues and sponsors have entered our sport and Dorna have worked hard on promoting the media coverage. Not only have they been good at helping the championship grow in terms of technical aspects and safety, but also the marketing, which has been very impressive.” Dorna CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has the distinction of having been there since the start, commented: "The most important aspect of this celebration for 25 years, is that it has been full of consensus and understanding. We went through several stages that were not easy, but we always managed to get ahead and reach a unanimous agreement among all four entities involved. Since then, we have worked well in many ways, but especially in terms of safety for the competitors, working with the riders’ commission and also with sporting and technical decisions. All have served to improve this championship. The important thing is that the FIM, IRTA, MSMA and Dorna have worked hand in hand.”

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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), with the participation of Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary), in various electronic meetings held in February 2016, made the following decisions:

Sporting Regulations

Effective Immediately

Various minor modifications were approved:

The position that a machine must take up in the marked positions on the starting grid has been defined more precisely.

The procedure to be adopted when the sighting lap has been dry but there is rain whilst the riders are on the grid has been modified. The effect is to reduce delay in starting the race whilst still giving teams sufficient time to make changes to the machines.

Under previous regulations the penalty imposed during the actual race for overtaking under a yellow flag was fixed with the rider having to go back a number of places. In future it is possible for different penalties to be imposed but still including the possibility of the rider having to go back a number of places.

A new condition has been included in the regulations which reflects obligations on teams and riders already included in the Team Participation Agreements concerning public pronouncements. The effect of the regulation is that Teams and Riders must not make statements or issue press releases that are considered to be irresponsible and hence damaging to the Championship. Of course, the new regulation does not seek to prohibit responsible expressions of legitimate disagreement with the MotoGP Management, Organisers and/or MotoGP policies. 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

Disciplinary Regulations

Effective Immediately

Following recent decisions concerning the competence of Race Direction and Stewards to impose penalties, other modifications have been made to the Disciplinary Regulations.

The Panel of Stewards will be known as the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel and they will be responsible for deciding on penalties that are not considered to be matters of fact. Anyone receiving a penalty from the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel may appeal to the FIM MotoGP Court of Appeal which is required to hear and rule on any appeals within four days.

The system of Penalty Points will now only count towards the penalty of disqualification from an event which will happen when a rider accumulates 10 Penalty Points. The interim penalties previously triggered after accumulating four or seven points, no longer apply.

Penalty Points will continue to be recorded against the record of the rider for 365 days. However, when a rider has accumulated 10 or more points and suffered a disqualification 10 points are removed from his record.

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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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 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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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!

Mrs Nita Korhonen | CFM Director | cfm-director@fim.ch

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Listing of FIM homologated motorcycles for 2016

Superbike – Supersport – Superstock 600/1000 – Formula EWC

Note: Changes in bold in the Superbike, Superstock 1000 and Formula EWC category. The list may be updated at any time during the year.

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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 Vito Ipollito (President FIM), Javier Alonso (Dorna) and Mike Trimby (IRTA, Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held on February 4 in Geneva, made the following decisions:

Sporting Regulations

Effective Immediately

Race Direction and Stewards

The composition of Race Direction will remain unchanged with three members; Mike Webb (Race Director), Franco Uncini (FIM) and Javier Alonso (Dorna). However there will be a new appointment of Graham Webber as Deputy Race Director who will deputise for the Race Director when he is otherwise occupied.

Race Direction will continue to be primarily responsible for the efficient and safe running of events. However, the competence of Race Direction concerning the application of sanctions and penalties will be limited to those offences that can be considered as being indisputable matters of fact. These would include such offences as pit lane speeding, passing under yellow flags, etc.

All other issues requiring further analysis of actions, including any incidences of dangerous riding, will be reviewed by the Stewards who will exclusively be responsible for issuing any sanctions and penalties on those matters. The Stewards will also be responsible for hearing any appeals and receiving any protests.

The panel of Stewards will comprise three members; Mike Webb and two other members appointed by the FIM. Mike Webb will be responsible for co-ordinating the activities of the Stewards, maintaining records and communicating decisions.

In future, any sanctions imposed by Race Direction or the Stewards will be communicated to the affected team by a secure E-mail system with automated confirmation that the message has been read. Confirmed penalties will also be displayed on timekeeping monitors and advised to the media.

Promotional Obligations for Riders

A number of obligations for riders to participate in promotional activities, already contained in the Participation Agreements between IRTA and the Teams, will now also be included in the Grand Prix regulations. Such obligations include the requirement for riders to participate in autograph signing sessions, press conferences, parade laps, etc. The effect is that non-compliance by riders can now result in sporting penalties in addition to the financial penalties contained in the Participation Agreements.

Technical Regulations

Effective Immediately

MotoGP Class Electronics

The procedure which enables the Technical Director to check specific maintenance channels on the internal datalogger, together with the precise list of compulsory channels available to him, was approved.

The homologation procedure for sensors available from third party suppliers as well as those made by the motorcycle manufacturers was approved.

MotoGP Class Minimum Tyre Pressures

Existing regulations on this matter have been reinforced enabling the Technical Director and his staff, assisted by the engineers of the official tyre supplier, to check that minimum tyre pressures are respected.

Ultimately, such information will be recorded automatically via the datalogger and be available via download by the technical staff. However, as the equipment and method of electronically recording the information has still to be finalised the technical staff and the staff of the official tyre supplier are now authorised to manually verify tyre pressures at any time.

Moto2 Class Quickshift Equipment

It has been identified that certain gearbox malfunctions in the Championship supplied engines are largely attributable to some of the quickshift components produced by third party suppliers.

The Technical Director, in consultation with Externpro, will specify a brand and model of a proprietary quickshift product from a third party supplier that will be mandatory for this class. Actual implementation of this regulation will be enforced when the Technical Director is satisfied that all teams have had sufficient time to acquire the new material.

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 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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JEREZ DECLARATION – the way forward   During its Women+Sustainability Conference held in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) on 19-20 November 2015, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) drafted a document based on the discussions of the various breakout and plenary sessions. “The Jerez Declaration” compiles a series of agreements and commitments on these highly topical areas which are of vital importance for our society as well as for our sport. It is no coincidence that, the week after the Conference, 196 Nations gathered in Paris (France) at the COP21 to find concrete solutions to the crisis of climate change. It was clearly highlighted at the Conference that sustainability and equity are major topics that need to be addressed and placed on the sports agenda. Sport plays a predominant role in society: it is a vehicle for values but also for change, capable of making attitudes evolve. Sport can become a powerful and influential platform and contribute to finding tangible solutions to the issues raised. Motorcycling is a means of transport but also a sport attracting masses and filling the world’s sporting calendar with a wide array of events open to men and women. It is a unique platform to convey the right messages and help to usher in change. The FIM has a clear and defined strategic plan with three main key objectives that take into account the promotion of women in all motorcycling-related activities as well as contributing to sustainable development (17 goals of sustainable development) with, as the end target, the possibility of enjoying the magic of sport in harmony with nature and in a totally inclusive way. To achieve the commitments listed in the Jerez Declaration, it is essential for all parties to work together in synergy and in the same direction. Active collaboration and cooperation with Continental Unions, National Federations, Promoters, Organisers, Sponsors, Teams as well as with Athletes and a wide range of Stakeholders is the key.  Two main commitments extracted from the Jerez Declaration command our special attention: • Monitor and evaluate technological advances and good environmental practices and apply them as appropriate.  • Foster female participation in all spheres: administrative, sporting and technical.  Together with all like-minded sports and with the support of all our stakeholders, the FIM will be working steadily towards those goals in 2016 and beyond.

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Provisional Entries lists for  -  MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship  & FIM Supersport World Championship

Motul FIM Superbike World Championship 2016

Supersport FIM World Championship

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2016  TECHNICAL REGULATIONS(UPDATED: 13/01/2016)

2.1 Moto3™ Class Technical Rules

2 - .1.1 Engine

2.1.1.1 4-stroke reciprocating piston engines only.

2.1.1.2 Engine capacity: maximum 250 cc

2.1.1.3 Single cilindres only

2.1.1.4 Maximum bore size: 81 mm. No oval pistons (refer to Art. 2.6.3.1 of the FIM

Grand Prix Regulations).

2.1.1.5 Engines must be normally aspirated. No turbo-charging, no super-charging.

2.1.1.6 Crankshaft speed limited to maximum: 13.500 rpm**

2.1.1.7 Maximum of 1 ignition driver.

2.1.1.8 Pneumatic and/or hydraulic valve systems are not permitted.

2.1.1.9 Valve timing system drive must be by one chain. An intermediate drive gear

which rotates on only one axle or rotation centre is allowed in the system (refer

to ANNEX 1 for some examples of permitted systems).

2.1.1.10 Variable valve timing and/or variable valve opening systems are not permitted.

**All motorcycles will have to be equipped with a control system to verify the highest RPM

reached during the event, as established in art. 1.6 of these rules.

The only system authorized for this control is:

- RPM Logger AIM (Annex 2 – manufacturer's full address)

The only motorcycles exempt from installing this device are those equipped with:

- ECU Moto3 Dell'Orto Dope, models "RACE", "START" or “FACTORY”

(annex 2 - manufacturer's full address)

- Data adquisition Evo4 AIM (specific firmware M3_CEV_ 2012)

(annex 2 - manufacturer's full address)

2.1.2 Inlet & Fuel System

2.1.2.1 Maximum relative fuel pressure is 5.0 Bar.

2.1.2.2 Variable-length inlet systems are not permitted.

2.1.2.3 Only one throttle control valve is permitted to control the power demand by

the rider, which must be controlled exclusively by mechanical means (eg.

cable) operated by the rider only. No other powered moving devices (except

injectors and the idle control air bypass) are permitted in the inlet tract before

the engine intake valve. No interruption of the mechanical connection

between the rider’s input and the throttle is allowed.

2.1.2.4 Idle speed (including engine braking) adjustment by means of an air bypass

system, controlled by the ECU is allowed.

2.1.2.5 Fuel injectors must be located upstream of the engine intake valves.

2.1.2.6 A maximum of 2 fuel injectors per throttle body, and 2 independent fuel

injector drivers, controlled by the ECU, is permitted.

2.1.2.7 Other than engine sump breather gases, only air or air/fuel mixture is

permitted in the inlet tract and combustion chamber.

2.1.2.8 Only fuel of the current year from the appointed fuel supplier is permitted.

This fuel will be available at all official events, and will conform to the FIM

Grand Prix specification.

Use of this fuel without any addition or alteration is mandatory during all event

(free practices, qualifying practices, warm-up and races).

2.1.2.9 In the Moto3TM class, the fuel on the motorcycle must not be below the

prevailing ambient temperature, as measured by the Technical Director.

Other than a simple removable fuel tank cover, the use of any device on the

motorcycle to artificially decrease the fuel temperature below ambient

temperature is forbidden.

2.1.2.10 Any quality of oil may be used.

2.1.3 Exhaust System

2.1.3.1 Variable length exhaust systems are not permitted.

2.1.3.2 No moving parts (e.g. valves, baffles...) are allowed in the exhaust systems.

2.1.3.3 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are not permitted.

2.1.3.4 The noise limit will be a maximum of 115 dB/A, measured in a static test at

5.500rpm.

2.1.4 Transmission

2.1.4.1 A maximum of 6 gearbox speeds is permitted.

2.1.4.2 Twin clutch transmission systems (DSG) are not permitted.

2.1.4.3 Continuously Variable Transmission systems (CVT) are not permitted.

2.1.4.4 Automatic transmission systems are not permitted. Manual transmissions with

gearshifts assisted by quick-shifter systems are permitted.

2.1.4.5 Gearbox systems must be of the conventional type. That is; constant-mesh

with engagement dogs as an integral part of the gear, actuated by shift forks

and shift cam or drum, with only one set of gears engaging at one time. Socalled

“seamless shift” transmissions (also known as Automated Manual

Transmission, Instantaneous Gearchange System, etc.) are not permitted.

2.1.4.6 Electro-mechanical or electro-hydraulic clutch actuating systems are not

permitted.

2.1.5 Ignition, Electronics & Data-Logging

2.1.5.1 The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is free.

2.1.5.2 The traction control systems are allowed.

2.1.5.3 The Data-Logging system is free.

2.1.5.4 A battery is compulsory; proper engine management function is ensured only

when the battery voltage is in the 8÷18 V range.

2.1.6 Chassis

2.1.6.1 Chassis must be a prototype, the design and construction of which is free

within the constraints of the FIM Grand Prix Technical Regulations.

2.1.6.2 Minimum total weight of Motorcycle + Rider: 149 kg.

2.1.6.3 Ballast may be added to achieve the minimum weights.

2.1.6.4 Weight may be checked at the initial technical control, but the main control of

weight will be made at the end of practice sessions or at the end of the race.

The weight of the motorcycle will be that measured in the form that the

motorcycle participated, with fuel tank on and including normal levels of oil

and water, and all additional equipment attached to the motorcycle, for

example timekeeping transponders, camera equipment, electronic

datalogging equipment, etc.

2.1.6.5 For this class the weight checked will be the total of the rider with full

protective clothing plus the weight of the motorcycle. Random weight controls

may be carried out during practice in a designated weighing area.

2.1.6.6 Brake discs must be made from an iron-based alloy.

2.1.6.7 Electric/electronic controlled suspension, ride height and steering damper

systems are not allowed. Adjustments to the suspension and steering damper

systems may only be made by manual human inputs and

mechanical/hydraulic adjusters.

2.1.6.8 The lower fairing has to be constructed to hold, in case of an engine

breakdown, at least half of the total oil and engine coolant capacity used in

the engine (minimum 2.5 liters). This measurement should be taken with the

fairing fitted to the motorcycle, whilst both wheels are on the ground and the

motorcycle is upright at 90° to the horizontal.

2.1.6.9 The lower fairing should incorporate a maximum of two holes of 25mm. These

holes must remain closed in dry conditions and must be only opened in wet

race conditions.

2.1.6.10 Wings may be fitted provided they are an integral part of the fairing or

seat and do not exceed the width of the fairing or seat or the height of

the handlebars. All edges of any wings fitted must have a minimum

radius of 2.5 mm. Moving aerodynamic devices are prohibited.

2.1.7 Wheels & Tyres

2.1.7.1 The only materials allowed for the wheels rims are Magnesium and

Aluminium alloys.

2.1.7.2 The only permitted wheel rim sizes are:

Front 2.50” x 17”

Rear 3.50” x 17”

2.1.7.3 Only tyres from the official tyre supplier may be used in a Moto3TM FIM CEV

and each team must sign a contract.

2.1.7.4 The tyre specifications available at each event will be determined by the tyre

supplier. Only homologated tyres in each event are permitted.

2.1.7.5 The maximum number of rear tyres allowed to use during the qualifying

practice are THREE (3). Only the rear slick tyres need to be marked with a

tyre sticker. The wet tyres will not need to be marked with a tyre sticker and

will not be considered in the total number of tyres available for use.

2.1.7.6 A máximum of ONE (1) rear slick tyre per race may be used. Only the

race rear slick tyres shall be marked with a code differentiable

qualifying tyres. The wet tyres will not need to be marked with a tyre

sticker and will not be considered in the total number of tyres available

for use.

2.1.7.7 During the preliminary technical inspection the teams will be delivered the

adhesive stickers used for marking the tyres. Each team will be responsible of

marking their tyres.

2.1.7.8 The Technical Stewards may perform random controls during the qualifying

practices.

2.1.7.9 If the riders are shown a red flag during the practice, or the race/s, the

Permanent Race Direction is allowed to authorize the use of a supplementary

tyre. All checked tyres must be easily identifiable with a colour marking or a

numerical system.

2.1.7.10 In case of a technical problem, the FIM CEV Technical Director will take a

decision about the problem.

2.1.8 Materials & Construction

2.1.8.1 Construction materials must comply with:

1) The use of titanium in the construction of the frame, the front forks, the

handle-bars, the swinging arm spindles, and the wheel spindles is forbidden.

For wheel spindles, the use of light alloys is also forbidden.

2) The basic structure of the crankshaft and camshafts must be made from

ferrous materials, steel or cast iron. Inserts of a different material are allowed

in the crankshaft for the sole purpose of balancing.

3) Pistons, cylinder heads and cylinder blocks may not be composite

structures which use carbon or aramid fibre reinforcing materials.

4) Brake calipers must be made from aluminium materials with a modulus of

elasticity no greater than 80 Gpa.

5) No parts of the motorcycle or engine may be made from metallic materials

which have a specific modulus of elasticity greater than 50 Gpa / (g/cm3).

6) The use of MMC (Metal Matrix Composite) and FRM (Fibre Reinforced

Metal) materials is forbidden.

7) In the Moto3 class, the following materials restrictions apply:

a) Engine crankcases, cylinder blocks and cylinder heads must be made

from cast aluminium alloys.

b) Pistons must be made from an aluminium alloy.

c) Piston pins must be made from ferrous materials.

d) Connecting rods, valves and valve springs must be made from either

ferrous or titanium-based alloys.

2.1.9 General

2.1.9.1 Number of machines: the team can scrutineer only one motorcycle per rider.

2.1.9.2 If during the official practice sessions a motorcycle suffers any damages that

are difficult to repair in the circuit, the FIM CEV Technical Director could allow

a second motorcycle to go under the technical inspection. The process of

authorizing a new machine is not possible during a practice session. Once

the starting procedure is initiated, it isn’t possible to verify a second

motorcycle, neither in case of detention by red flag. In case of events

with two races, once the first race is finished, the FIM CEV Technical

Director may allow the request for verification of a second motorcycle.

2.1.9.3 Once the official practice sessions have started, only the motorcycle that has

gone under the technical inspection will be allowed to be inside the box.

2.1.10 Numbers and backgrounds

2.1.10.1 The front plate must be located in the middle of the fairing’s front or on the

side facing the official time keeping staff.

2.1.10.2 Rear or side numbers are optional. If they are fitted, must govern the same

rules as the front.

2.1.10.3 The dimensions for the number plates must be: 140mm x 25mm minimum.

Numbers from 1 to 9 can be wider. Only numbers between 1 and 99 will be

admitted.

2.1.10.4 Backgrounds must be of one single colour over an area large enough to

provide a minimum clear area of 25 mm around the numbers.

2.1.10.5 In case of a dispute concerning the legibility of numbers, the decision of the

FIM Technical Director will be final.

2.1.10.6 The numbers and backgrounds will be as follows:

ondo Número

Background Number

Moto3TM Black White

2.1.11 Safety points

2.1.11.1 Motorcycles must be equipped with a brake lever protection, intended to

protect the handlebar brake lever from being accidentally activated in case of

collision with another motorcycle.

2.1.11.2 Rear Safety Light:

All motorcycles must have a functioning red light mounted at the rear of the

machine, to be used in rain or low visibility conditions.

The rear safety light must comply with the following:

a) The lighting direction must be parallel to the center line of the motorcycle

(running direction) and it must be clearly visible from the rear, at least 15

degrees to both the left and right sides of the center line of the motorcycle.

b) It must be safely mounted on the very end of seat/rear bodywork and

approximately on the center line of the motorcycle. In case of dispute over

the mounting position or visibility of the Rear Safety Light, the decision of

the FIM CEV Technical Director will be final.

c) The power output/luminosity must be equivalent to approximately 10-15W

(incandescent) or 0,6-5W (led).

d) Able to be switched on and off by the rider when seated on the

machine

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main wiring and battery.

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2016

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

Moto3TM PRODUCTION

(UPDATED: 13/01/2016)

2.2 Moto3™ Production Technical Rules

Manufacturer engine motorcyle: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Model: NSF 250 R (Tipo: MR03)

EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT AUTHORISED AND PRESCRIBED IN THIS RULE IS

STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

2.2.1 Engine

2.2.1.1 The engine and all its component parts must be the original mounted by the

manufacturer in the motorcycle Honda NSF 250 R (Type: MR03), with the

following exceptions.

2.2.1.2 The cylinder head, and all the other gaskets, may be changed.

2.2.1.3 The oil filter may be changed.

2.2.1.4 The spark plug may be changed.

2.2.1.5 Coolant hoses and fittings may be changed to suit individual radiator designs.

2.2.1.6 Additional oil coolers are not permitted.

2.2.1.7 In the case of dispute over modifications, the decision of the FIM CEV

Technical Director will be final.

2.2.2 Inlet & Fuel System

2.2.2.1 The throttle body must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for

the homologated engine.

2.2.2.2 Modifications to the fuel pressure regulator are not allowed.

2.2.2.3 The insulators that attach the throttle body to the head cannot be modified or

changed.

2.2.2.4 The airbox may be modified or replaced.

2.2.2.5 The air filter element may be modified or replaced.

2.2.2.6 The air box drains must be sealed (safety wired).

2.2.2.7 All motorcycles must have a closed breather system. All the oil breather lines

must be connected and discharge in the airbox.

2.2.2.8 Other than engine sump breather gases, only air or air/fuel mixture is

permitted in the inlet tract and combustion chamber.

2.2.2.9 The injector must remain standard unit as on the homologated engine.

2.2.2.10 Bell mouths can’t be modified or replaced as originally produced by the

manufacturer for the homologated machine.

2.2.2.11 Throttle valve must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the

homologated machine.

2.2.2.12 Only fuel of the current year from the appointed fuel supplier is permitted. This

fuel will be available at all official events, and will conform to the FIM Grand

Prix specification.Use of this fuel without any addition or alteration is

mandatory during all event (free practices, qualifying practices, warm-up and

races).

2.2.2.13 In the Moto3TM Production class, the fuel on the motorcycle must not be below

the prevailing ambient temperature, as measured by the Technical Director.

Other than a simple removable fuel tank cover, the use of any device on the

motorcycle to artificially decrease the fuel temperature below ambient

temperature is forbidden.

2.2.2.14 A catch-tank may be fitted in the engine breather between the cam cover and

airbox. The catch tank is solely for the purpose of collecting engine fluids, no

other functions (such as pressure modification) are permitted and breather

connections may only be directly between the cam cover, catch tank and

airbox. The catch tank and connections must be visible for inspection at all

times (that is, not permanently built into the chassis or other parts).

2.2.2.15 Any quality of oil may be used.

2.2.3 Exhaust system

2.2.3.1 Variable length exhaust systems are not permitted.

2.2.3.2 No moving parts (e.g. valves, baffles...) are allowed in the exhaust systems.

2.2.3.3 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are not permitted.

2.2.3.4 The noise limit will be a maximum of 115 dB/A, measured in a static test at

5.500rpm.

2.2.4 Transmission

2.2.4.1 Clutch type (wet) and the way of operation (by cable) must remain as

homologated.

2.2.4.2 Friction and drive discs may be changed.

2.2.4.3 Clutch springs may not be changed.

2.2.4.4 The clutch basket (outer) may not be changed.

2.2.4.5 The original clutch assembly may not be changed or modified for back torque

limiting capabilities (slipper type).

2.2.4.6 The use of electro-mechanical or electro-hydraulic actuating systems are not

allowed.

2.2.4.7 An external quick-shift system on the gear selector (including wire and

potentiometer) may be added, provided this doesn’t involve cutting or

modification of the original wiring.

2.2.4.8 Countershaft sprocket, rear wheel sprocket, chain pitch and size can be

changed.

2.2.4.9 The gearbox must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the

homologated engine.

2.2.4.10 Other modifications to gearbox or selector mechanism are not allowed.

2.2.5 Ignition, Electronics & Data-Logging

2.2.5.1 The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) must remain as originally produced by the

manufacturer for the homologated engine. It isn’t allowed to add injection

modules that modify the inputs/outputs of the ECU.

2.2.5.2 The software used to modify the ECU must be the originally produced by the

manufacturer for the homologated motorcycle-engine.

2.2.5.3 The parameters that the software itself provides for adjustment, cannot be

extended and/or exceded under any circumstances.

2.2.5.4 The FIM CEV Technical Director could, at its discretion, download and analize

the files and maps of that ECU.

2.2.5.5 The main wiring harness must remain as originally produced by the

manufacturer for the homologated engine. It’s only allowed for data download

proposal (Datalogger).

2.2.5.6 The standard sensors of the ECU, cannot be changed, modified or eliminated.

2.2.5.7 The standard cockpit can be changed or modified only if the standard main

wiring harness is not modified or cutted.

2.2.5.8 The data acquisition systems are free, but the maximun number of inputs by

external sensors allowed are:

1) Position and speed by GPS

2) Engine temperature

3) Lambda signal

4) TPS signal

5) Engine RPM

6) Rear Wheel speed

7) Front Wheel speed

8) Front brake pressure

9) Rear brake pressure

10) Front fork position

11) Rear damper position

2.2.5.9 The FIM CEV Technical Director could ask, at any moment of the event, for

the datalogger files, for its analize or download.

2.2.6 Chassis

2.2.6.1 Chassis must be a prototype, the design and construction of which is free

within the constraints of the FIM Grand Prix Technical Regulations.

2.2.6.2 Minimum total weight of Motorcycle + Rider: 149 kg.

2.2.6.3 Ballast may be added to achieve the minimum weights.

2.2.6.4 Weight may be checked at the initial technical control, but the main control of

weight will be made at the end of practice sessions or at the end of the race.

The weight of the motorcycle will be that measured in the form that the

motorcycle participated, with fuel tank on and including normal levels of oil and

water, and all additional equipment attached to the motorcycle, for example

timekeeping transponders, camera equipment, electronic datalogging

equipment etc.

2.2.6.5 For this class the weight checked will be the total of the rider with full

protective clothing plus the weight of the motorcycle. Random weight controls

may be carried out during practice in a designated weighing area.

2.2.6.6 Brake discs must be made from an iron-based alloy.

2.2.6.7 Electric/electronic controlled suspension, ride height and steering damper

systems are not allowed. Adjustments to the suspension and steering damper

systems may only be made by manual human inputs and mechanical/hydraulic

adjusters.

2.2.6.8 The lower fairing has to be constructed to hold, in case of an engine

breakdown, at least half of the total oil and engine coolant capacity used in the

engine (minimum 2.5 liters). This measurement should be taken with the

fairing fitted to the motorcycle, whilst both wheels are on the ground and the

motorcycle is upright at 90° to the horizontal

2.2.6.9 The lower fairing should incorporate a maximum of two holes of 25mm. These

holes must remain closed in dry conditions and must be only opened in wet

race conditions.

2.2.6.10 Wings may be fitted provided they are an integral part of the fairing or seat and

do not exceed the width of the fairing or seat or the height of the handlebars.

All edges of any wings fitted must have a minimum radius of 2.5 mm. Moving

aerodynamic devices are prohibited.

2.2.7 Wheels & Tyres

2.2.7.1 The only materials allowed for the wheels rims is Aluminium alloys.

2.2.7.2 The only permitted wheel rim sizes are:

Front 2.50” x 17”

Rear 3.50” x 17”

2.2.7.3 Only tyres from the official tyre supplier may be used in a Moto3TM Production

FIM CEV and each team must sign a contract.

2.2.7.4 The tyre specifications available at each event will be determined by the tyre

supplier. Only homologated tyres in each event are permitted.

2.2.7.5 The maximum number of rear tyres allowed to use during the qualifying

practice are THREE (3). Only the rear slick tyres need to be marked with a tyre

sticker. The wet tyres will not need to be marked with a tyre sticker and will not

be considered in the total number of tyres available for use.

2.2.7.6 A máximum of ONE (1) rear slick tyre per race may be used. Only the race

rear slick tyres shall be marked with a code differentiable qualifying tyres. The

wet tyres will not need to be marked with a tyre sticker and will not be

considered in the total number of tyres available for use.

2.2.7.7 During the preliminary technical inspection the teams will be delivered the

adhesive stickers used for marking the tyres. Each team will be responsible of

marking their tyres.

2.2.7.8 The Technical Stewards may perform random controls during the qualifying

practices.

2.2.7.9 If the riders are shown a red flag during the practice, or the race/s, the

Permanent Race Direction is allowed to authorize the use of a supplementary

tyre. All checked tyres must be easily identifiable with a colour marking or a

numerical system.

2.2.7.10 In case of a technical problem, the FIM CEV Technical Director will take a

decision about the problem.

2.2.8 Materials & Construction

2.2.8.1 Construction materials must comply with:

1) The use of titanium in the construction of the frame, the front forks, the

handle-bars, the swinging arm spindles, and the wheel spindles is forbidden.

For wheel spindles, the use of light alloys is also forbidden.

2) The basic structure of the crankshaft and camshafts must be made from

ferrous materials, steel or cast iron. Inserts of a different material are allowed

in the crankshaft for the sole purpose of balancing.

3) Pistons, cylinder heads and cylinder blocks may not be composite

structures which use carbon or aramid fibre reinforcing materials.

4) Brake calipers must be made from aluminium materials with a modulus of

elasticity no greater than 80 Gpa.

5) No parts of the motorcycle or engine may be made from metallic materials

which have a specific modulus of elasticity greater than 50 Gpa / (g/cm3).

6) The use of MMC (Metal Matrix Composite) and FRM (Fibre Reinforced

Metal) materials is forbidden.

7) In the Moto3 class, the following materials restrictions apply:

a) Engine crankcases, cylinder blocks and cylinder heads must be made

from cast aluminium alloys.

b) Pistons must be made from an aluminium alloy.

c) Piston pins must be made from ferrous materials.

d) Connecting rods, valves and valve springs must be made from either

ferrous or titanium-based alloys.

2.2.9 General

2.2.9.1 Number of machines: the teams can scrutineer only one motorcycle per rider.

2.2.9.2 If during the official practice sessions a motorcycle suffers any damages that

are difficult to repair in the circuit, the FIM CEV Technical Director could allow

a second motorcycle to go under the technical inspection. The process of

authorizing a new machine is not possible during a practice session. Once the

starting procedure is initiated, it isn’t possible to verify a second motorcycle,

neither in case of detention by red flag. In case of events with two races, once

the first race is finished, the FIM CEV Technical Director may allow the request

for verification of a second motorcycle.

2.2.9.3 Once the official practice sessions have started, only the motorcycle that has

gone under the technical inspection will be allowed to be inside the box.

2.2.10 Numbers and backgrounds

2.2.10.1 The front plate must be located in the middle of the fairing’s front or on the side

facing the official time keeping staff.

2.2.10.2 Rear or side numbers are optional. If they are fitted, must govern the same

rules as the front.

2.2.10.3 The dimensions for the number plates must be: 140mm x 25mm minimum.

Numbers from 1 to 9 can be wider. Only numbers between 1 and 99 will be

admitted.

2.2.10.4 Backgrounds must be of one single colour over an area large enough to

provide a minimum clear area of 25 mm around the numbers.

2.2.10.5 In case of a dispute concerning the legibility of numbers, the decision of the

FIM Technical Director will be final.

2.2.10.6 The numbers and backgrounds will be as follows:

Fondo Número

Background Number

Moto3TM Production White Black

2.2.11 Safety points

2.2.11.1 Motorcycles must be equipped with brake lever protection, intended to protect

the handlebar brake lever from being accidentally activated in case of collision

with another motorcycle.

2.2.11.2 Rear Safety Light:

All motorcycles must have a functioning red light mounted at the rear of the

machine, to be used in rain or low visibility conditions.

The rear safety light must comply with the following:

a) The lighting direction must be parallel to the center line of the motorcycle

(running direction) and it must be clearly visible from the rear, at least 15

degrees to both the left and right sides of the center line of the motorcycle.

b) It must be safely mounted on the very end of seat/rear bodywork and

approximately on the center line of the motorcycle. In case of dispute over

the mounting position or visibility of the Rear Safety Light, the decision of

the FIM CEV Technical Director will be final.

c) The power output/luminosity must be equivalent to approximately 10-15W

(incandescent) or 0,6-5W (led).

d) Able to be switched on and off by the rider when seated on the

machine

e) Safety light power supply may be separated from the motorcycle

main wiring and battery.

2.2.11.3 Timing Transponders

a) All machines must have a correctly-positioned timekeeping transponder, of

the correct type for the class entered. The transponder must be supplied

or approved by the official Timekeeper and fixed to the motorcycle in the

position advised by Timekeeping and approved by the Technical Director.

b) Correct attachment of the transponder bracket consists of a minimum of

tie-wraps, but preferably by screw or rivet. Velcro or adhesive alone will

not be accepted, and any transponder retaining clip must also be secured

by a tie-wrap.

c) Transponders must be fully functional on the motorcycle as required by the

Organiser, including wiring, power supply, and inputs / outputs for data or

signals purposes.

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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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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.