Official 2008 MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc, world championships calendar was adopted by the FIM during the two-yearly session who took place between the 18th to the October 22nd.
The Turkish Grand Prix disappeared (thanks to Bernie Ecclestone...) to be replaced by the Indianapolis GP in USA September 14th, who will see all categories (125cc, 250cc and MotoGP).
Like in 2007, Qatar GP is the opening race of the season burt will be display at night for the first time. In order to be broadcasted in a big audiance hour for television... (as sang Abba : « Money, Money, Money... »)

Calendrier du MotoGP en 2008:
9 March: Qatar GP at Losail (By night)
30 March: Spain GP at Jerez de la Frontera
13 April: Portugal GP at Estoril
4 May: China GP at Shanghaï
18 May: France GP at Le Mans
1er June: Italy GP at Mugello
8 June: Catalunya GP at Barcelona
22 June: Great Britain GP at Donington Park
28 June: Netherlands GP at Assen
13 July: German GP at Sachsenring
20 July: United States GP at Laguna Seca
17 August: Czech Republic GP at Brno
31 August: San Marino and Riviera of Rimini GP at Misano
14 september: Indianapolis GP
28 september: Japan GP at Motegi
5 october: Australian GP at Phillip Island
19 october: Malaysian GP at Sepang
26 october: Comunitat Valenciana GP

NB: United States GP will only see MotoGP and Netherlands GP is the only to take place on Saturday.


AFP

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