MotoGP is set to return to the era of 1,000cc engines from 2012 onwards, it has been announced, following a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission between the FIM, Dorna and MSMA in Geneva
Whilst deciding that reigning 250cc world champion Marco Simoncelli 'rode in an irresponsible manner, causing danger to Alvaro Bautista' in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the Gilera rider has been allowed to keep his second place finish.
The World Superbike Championship is taking the first tentative steps towards cost-cutting after announcing a modification of the regulations for the remainder of the 2009 season.
The 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, schedule includes three new cities and four new stadiums. The championship begins on January 3 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim and concludes at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas May 2.