The Grand Prix Commission has announced a slew of new rules for MotoGP, supposedly aimed at cutting costs in MotoGP, and thus allowing the manufacturers and teams to compete despite the world’s economic situation. 

The new measures include the following:

• Race weekends will be rescheduled with Friday’s practice dropped completely, and Saturday’s sessions shortend.
• From the Czech GP onward, a maximum of 5 engines can be used in 8 races. No changing of parts will be permitted except daily maintenance.
• Only 2 post race tests will be allowed at the Catalunya and Czech GP’s for development purposes, and only using test riders will be permitted.
• Ceramic composite materials are not permitted for brake discs or pads.
• Electronic controlled suspension is not permitted.
• Launch control systems are not permitted.