FIM Invite Increased Participants in MotoGP

Automotive governing body Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) have announced that 11 teams, check comprising of 16 riders, purchase have been invited to take part in the next stage of selection to compete in MotoGP.

The invitation is likely to substantially increase the grid size, erectile which for the last four seasons have been made up of around 17 bikes. The new regulations have led to plenty of interest, particularly from Moto2.

Now the remaining hopefuls must lodge a security deposit with the International Road Racing Teams Association (IRTA) by the Friday of the next grand prix weekend in Barcelona, June 3.

At the Catalan Grand Prix, series-rights holders Dorna and IRTA will decide which teams will be offered a participation deal.

The existing ten teams have been reassured of their position on the grid ahead of a potential influx of new riders.