Here they are: the GP changes for 2014
To deserve the title of historic, the series of decisions taken the day before yesterday during the annual general meeting in Geneva between the FIM, Youthstream and representatives of teams and manufacturers turned out a bit pale.
Yet there was certainly positive news to be had. We have put in bold some lines that will attract the most attention. The Motocross/Supermoto Grand Prix Commission approved the following changes to the 2014 regulations
2014 Regulations:
1. FIM Motocross World Championships
a. FIM MXGP World Championship (formerly FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship)
The title “MX1” will be changed to “MXGP”. The name “MXGP” may only be used for the FIM World Championship. The use of this name is not permitted on a continental or national level.
– Class: MXGP (formerly MX1)
– Prototypes (motorcycles of Cat I, group A1, over 175cc to 250cc 2-stroke engines and over 290cc to 450cc for 4-stroke engines)
– Race format for all events: 2 x 30 minutes + 2 laps
– Maximum 30 riders
b. FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship
– Class: MX2
– Prototypes (motorcycles of Cat I, group A1, over 100cc to 125cc 2-stroke engines and over 175cc to 250cc for 4-stroke engines)
– Race format for all events: 2 x 30 minutes plus 2 laps
– Maximum 40 riders
– Maximum age limit remains 23 years
– The FIM MX2 World Champion can defend his title as many times as he wants. But the maximum age limit will always apply.
c. The FIM MX3 World Championship is abolished.
2. General
– The 108% qualifying rule is abolished, but the FIM Race Direction has the power to prevent a rider from starting if he is not performing at FIM Motocross World Championship level
– The concept of the Super Final is abolished.
– Each race the FIM World Championship will award points based on the current system: 25, 22, 20, 18, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
– During certain races, the FIM WMX (Women's World Championship) will be held on the same weekend as the MXGP and MX2
3. The FIM will discuss the future and technical balance between two- and four-strokes with the Japanese and European manufacturers
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