MotoGP's governing body, the FIM, has this morning released next year's provisional calendar and it holds no surprises save for America's two rounds being held back-to-back, which makes some financial sense.
Once again, the season opens at Losail for the traditional night race and, following the Sachsenring's exit yesterday, the German round's venue is to be confirmed. Britain's is once again at Silverstone and a week later than the 2012 Isle of Man TT.
Provisional 2012 calendar:
15 April Qatar* Doha/Losail
29 April Spain (STC) Jerez de la Frontera
6 May Portugal (STC) Estoril
20 May France Le Mans
3 June Catalunya Catalunya
17 June Great Britain Silverstone
30 June Netherlands** Assen
8 July Germany (STC) TBC
15 July Italy Mugello
29 July United States*** Laguna Seca
19 August Indianapolis Indianapolis
26 August Czech Rep. Brno
16 September San Marino & Riviera di Rimini Misano
30 September Aragon Motorland
14 October Japan Motegi
21 October Malaysia Sepang
28 October Australia Phillip Island
11 November Valencia Ricardo Tormo – Valencia
