FIM Announcement - Changes to the Regulations for 2009 & 20102009-05-02 08:14The Permanent Bureau composed of Messrs. Vito Ippolito (FIM President) and Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna CEO), in a meeting held on May 2 in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), unanimously decided to introduce the following amendment to the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. Application 2010 Moto2 class: After considering offers from various manufacturers, it has been decided that Honda will be the initial single engine supplier for the new Moto2 class. Their high level performance engine will be over 150hp. Current 250cc motorcycles may be used in the class in 2010 only. ___________________________________________________________ The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Claude Danis (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA), in the presence of Messrs Vito Ippolito (FIM President), Ignacio Verneda (FIM Sport Director), Javier Alonso (Dorna) and M. Paul Butler (Secretary of the meeting), in a meeting held on May 2 in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), decided to introduce the following amendments to the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Regulations. Application from May 15, Le Mans Grand Prix. 1.13.1 On recommendation of the FIM Grand Prix Safety Commission, the event schedule has been modified as follow FRIDAY FREE PRACTICE 125cc 12.40 - 13.40 MotoGP 13.55 - 14.55 250cc 15.10 - 16.10 SATURDAY FREE PRACTICE QUALIFYING PRACTICE 125cc 09.00 - 09.40 13.00 - 13.40 MotoGP 09.55 - 10.55 13.55 - 14.55 250cc 11.10 - 12.10 15.10 - 15.55 SUNDAY WARM UP 125cc 08.40 - 09.00 250cc 09.10 - 09.30 MotoGP 09.40 - 10.00 RACE 125cc 11.00 250cc 12.15 MotoGP 14.00 2.7.9 Any breather pipe from the engine or gearbox must discharge into the airbox and/or a suitable container Source: Dorna Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story |
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