2012 MotoGP calendar

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The FIM has published an updated schedule for the 2012 MotoGP season.

Although still provisional, changes from the previous version include the naming of Sachsenring as host circuit for the German round, a date change for the opening Qatar event and finalisation of contractual terms for Jerez.

2012 MotoGP Championship - Provisional Calendar
Date Country Circuit
08 April Qatar* Doha / Losail
29 April Spain Jerez de la Frontera
06 May Portugal (STC) Estoril
20 May France Le Mans
03 June Spain Catalunya
17 June Great Britain Silverstone
30 June Netherlands** Assen
08 July Germany (STC) Sachsenring
15 July Italy Mugello
29 July United States*** Laguna Seca
19 August United States Indianapolis
26 August Czech Republic Brno
16 September San Marino Misano
30 September Spain Aragon Motorland
14 October Japan Motegi
21 October Malaysia Sepang
28 October Australia Phillip Island
11 November Spain Valencia Ricardo Tormo
* Evening race
** Saturday race
*** Only MotoGP class
STC - Subject to contract

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