2017 MotoGP World Championship
Appearance
The 2017 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season is the 69th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.
Teams and riders
Team changes
Rider changes
- Jorge Lorenzo will join Ducati, after leaving Movistar Yamaha MotoGP. Lorenzo's move to Ducati ends his nine-year relationship with Yamaha.
- Maverick Viñales will join Yamaha, after leaving Team Suzuki Ecstar.
- Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaró will leave Tech 3 Yamaha to join the newly formed KTM factory team for the 2017 season.
- Álex Rins will move up to the premier class, making his MotoGP début with Team Suzuki Ecstar. He will be partnered by Andrea Iannone, who left Ducati.
- Sam Lowes will move up to the premier class, making his MotoGP début with Aprilia Racing Team Gresini. He will be partnered by Aleix Espargaró, who left Suzuki to join the team.
- Jonas Folger and Johann Zarco, the 2015 Moto2 World Champion, will move up to the premier class, with both riders making their MotoGP début with Monster Yamaha Tech 3.
- Stefan Bradl and Eugene Laverty will leave MotoGP for the Superbike World Championship.[22][23]
- Alvaro Bautista will leave Aprilia Racing Team Gresini to return to Aspar Team. Bautista previously competed with Aspar Team between the 2006 and the 2009 seasons.
Contracted Grands Prix
Grand Prix | Circuit |
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Losail International Circuit, Lusail |
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Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero |
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Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans |
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TT Circuit Assen, Assen |
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Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Ernstthal |
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Automotodrom Brno, Brno |
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Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone[31] |
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Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano Adriatico |
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Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi |
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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island |
Calendar changes
- The British Grand Prix was scheduled to move from Silverstone to the new Circuit of Wales, but construction on the new track has not commenced.[35] The two circuits reached a deal that will see Silverstone continue to host the British Grand Prix in 2017, with an option to host the 2018 race.[31]
Regulation changes
Technical regulations
- Winglets, additional aerodynamic aids first introduced in 1999, will be banned from 2017 following repeated concerns about their safety.[36]
Sporting regulations
- A rider may be assisted by no more than four mechanics while changing bikes during a pit stop, all of whom must wear approved helmets. A mechanic may hold in the bike's clutch lever, but only the rider can select a gear.[37]
References
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(help) - ^ "Bradl & Bautista remain with Aprilia for 2016". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Andrea Dovizioso confirmed with Ducati for 2017 and 2018". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
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(help) - ^ "Lorenzo set to take on new challenge with Ducati". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
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(help) - ^ a b "Pramac: 2017 MotoGP line-up confirmed, exploring Suzuki for '18". Crash.net. Crash Media Group. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Loris Baz set to stay at Avintia". Crash.net. Crash Media Group. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "Aspar Team and Álvaro Bautista to reunite in 2017". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
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(help) - ^ "Aspar Team and Álvaro Bautista to reunite in 2017". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
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(help) - ^ "Miller: "I am still pinching myself"". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "HRC renew with Dani Pedrosa until end of 2018". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ^ "Honda Racing Corporation renew with Marc Marquez through 2018". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ "Crutchlow to stay with LCR Honda for 2017". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "KTM signs Bradley Smith as MotoGP™ factory rider". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Pol Espargaro to join KTM's MotoGP™ efforts". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ "Andrea Iannone joins Suzuki for 2017 and 2018". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Rins moves to MotoGP™ with Suzuki for 2017 and 2018". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Tech3 to join forces with German star Jonas Folger". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ "Zarco set to move to MotoGP™ with Tech3". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Yamaha confirm Maverick Viñales for 2017 and 2018 season". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Rossi & Yamaha confirm 2-year contract extension". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "KTM's Beirer confirms 2017 MotoGP™ plan". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Stefan Bradl confirms MotoGP exit". Crash.net. Crash Media Group. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "Eugene Laverty: Why I'm leaving MotoGP". Crash.net. Crash Media Group. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ "Qatar secures 10-year MotoGP contract". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "Termas de Rio Hondo extends Argentina GP contract". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "French Grand Prix contract extended to 2021". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Assen confirmed on calendar until 2021". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- ^ "MotoGP™ to stay at the Sachsenring until 2021". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ "Dorna extends contract with Brno until 2020". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ "Dorna Sports and Circuit of Wales sign historic MotoGP™ agreement". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Silverstone to keep MotoGP in 2017, with option for 2018". Retrieved 2016-09-05.
- ^ "Misano to remain on the MotoGP™ calendar until at least 2020". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Motegi to host MotoGP until at least 2018". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ "Phillip Island secures long-term MotoGP, WSBK future". Crash.net. Crash Media Group. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "2016 Octo British Grand Prix MotoGP". Silverstone Circuit. British Racing Drivers' Club. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
Ahead of the British MotoGP taking place at the purpose-built £375 million South Wales valley venue for the first time in 2018, the Circuit of Wales will promote and run the event at Silverstone.
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- ^ http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/08/21/decision-of-the-grand-prix-commission-in-brno/208201