New MotoGP class entries for 2012 announced

As previously notified, the existing teams in the MotoGP class will all be offered a contract of participation with IRTA for the 2012 FIM MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix season.

Applications from new teams for this class exceeded the likely number of places available. Following the selection procedure it has been decided to offer additional contracts of participation with IRTA to each of the following teams, all of whom currently participate in other classes of the FIM MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix.

BY QUEROSENO RACING
FORWARD RACING
KIEFER RACING
MARC VDS RACING TEAM
PADDOCK GP RACING
SPEED MASTER

In each case the offer is with respect to one rider only and is subject to the submission of their final plans.

Applications from new manufacturers wishing to participate in MotoGP continue to be evaluated. Further information will be provided when a decision has been taken on such applications.