The first day of the MotoGP season starts on Thursday, March 10.
The circuit consists of several medium to high speed turns and a long straight, so it should provide for an exciting race. It will be interesting to see how well John Hopkins does after his high-speed crash in testing a couple weeks ago.
I'm certain Rossi will be back with a clear desire to try to regain his title, but I don't know how well Hayden will fair against his teammate Pedrosa, let alone the rest of the very strong field. Hayden is still young, and I can see him being a champion again, I just don't think it will be this year. I'm also looking at Edwards to finish strong this season.
Race Schedule (unofficial)
THURSDAY*
Class Free Practice Qualifying Practice
125 cc 09:00 - 09:45 13:15 - 13:45
MotoGP 10:00 - 11:00 14:00 - 15:00
250 cc 1:15 - 12:15 15:15 - 16:00
FRIDAY
Class Free Practice Qualifying Practice
125 cc 09:00 - 09:45 13:15 - 13:45
MotoGP 10:00 - 11:00 14:00 - 15:00
250 cc 11:15 - 12:15 15:15 - 16:00
SATURDAY
Class Warm Up Race
125 cc 10:00 - 10:20 12:15
250 cc 09:30 - 09:50 13:30
MotoGP 10:00 - 10:20 15:00
*The Arabic weekend is Fri & Sat.
The race will consist of all three venues, 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP (New 800cc machines)
- 125cc 18 laps/96.84 km
- 250cc 20 laps/107.6 km
- MotoGP 22 laps/118.3 km
