Late last month there were rumors that the GP Commission was set on changing the 2012 rules regarding MotoGP testing which was previously limited only by the number of tires, and following the Qatar GP weekend, the GP Commission (Dorna, FIM, IRTA and MSMA) have once again restricted testing by contracted MotoGP riders (except for CRT riders who will be free to test any time) for the 2014 season.
Here are the new rules:- One three day official test at a circuit in Europe between the final event and 30 November.
– Three of three day official tests in the period between 01 February and the first event of the season.
– A maximum of three tests, each of one day, on the Monday after events designated by Dorna/IRTA in Europe.
– No testing is permitted between 01 December and 31 January, both dates being inclusive.
– Test riders, as opposed to contracted riders, will continue to be allowed to test for development purposes at any time and circuit using the “test tyre allocation” available to each team.
This will also apply to contracted riders of CRT category teams, subject to approval of testing at a Grand Prix circuit being granted by Race Direction in advance of the test.
The Commission has also put their hand to testing regulations for the Moto3 and Moto2 classes: At any circuit, with any riders, between the final GP and 30 November.
Three pre-season official tests, but only with contracted riders, at circuits in Europe nominated by Dorna/IRTA.
Teams may also designate one GP circuit and one non-GP circuit where they may test at any time from 01 February onwards with any riders, but not within 14 days of an event at the circuit.
Teams may also participate in tests held on Mondays and/or Tuesdays after events in Europe when these days are not required for MotoGP class testing.
Any activity authorised by Race Direction.
No testing is permitted between 01 December and 31 January, both dates being inclusive.