Joined Feb 2007
11K Posts | 2K+
Tennessee
4 bike rule is implemented, how is that going to complicate the Rossi saga, or will it complicate it at all.
Banning carbon brakes was rejected, as was 1 bike per rider. And of course, rookie rule is gone
MotoGP Class
Sporting Regulations - Effective 01 January 2013:
'Rookie' riders will be permitted to be entered by a factory team.
In the MotoGP class manufacturers are restricted to two direct entries per manufacturer and may provide material for a maximum of two entries per manufacturer operated by Independent teams.
Technical Regulations - Effective Immediately:
Machines entered in the MotoGP class are restricted to using unchanged bore and stroke dimensions throughout 2012-2014.
Current dimensions must be notified to the Technical Director.
Effective 01 January 2013:
In the MotoGP class machines may use a maximum of 24 possible gear ratios and four possible ratios for the primary gear.
Other Proposals
A proposal to restrict riders in the MotoGP class to the use of one machine was rejected.
A proposal to ban the use of non ferrous materials for MotoGP class brake discs was rejected.
A proposal to mandate the use of wheels with a standard specification for strength and durability, applicable to all classes, was postponed pending further discussions between factories and wheel suppliers.
Banning carbon brakes was rejected, as was 1 bike per rider. And of course, rookie rule is gone
MotoGP Class
Sporting Regulations - Effective 01 January 2013:
'Rookie' riders will be permitted to be entered by a factory team.
In the MotoGP class manufacturers are restricted to two direct entries per manufacturer and may provide material for a maximum of two entries per manufacturer operated by Independent teams.
Technical Regulations - Effective Immediately:
Machines entered in the MotoGP class are restricted to using unchanged bore and stroke dimensions throughout 2012-2014.
Current dimensions must be notified to the Technical Director.
Effective 01 January 2013:
In the MotoGP class machines may use a maximum of 24 possible gear ratios and four possible ratios for the primary gear.
Other Proposals
A proposal to restrict riders in the MotoGP class to the use of one machine was rejected.
A proposal to ban the use of non ferrous materials for MotoGP class brake discs was rejected.
A proposal to mandate the use of wheels with a standard specification for strength and durability, applicable to all classes, was postponed pending further discussions between factories and wheel suppliers.
