A meeting of MotoGP's Grand Prix Commission in Qatar saw further details of the 2016 technical rules decided. Seven engine changes will be allowed for each rider, two more than for the present Factory class. This regulation adds to the previously announced race fuel limit of 22 litres. But most surprising is the amount of technical concessions still available to manufacturers without a race win. While the terms 'Factory' and 'Open' class will disappear for the start of the new single ECU era, it was known that some Open-style concessions would continue for less successful manufacturers. However the Grand Prix Commission statement declares that “All concessions granted to MotoGP class...
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