Fantastic race, considering the Michelin tyre induced change to two races of 10 laps, causing bikes to be changed mid-way through.

Special mention for Ireland's Eugene Laverty - not only the lead independant, but 4th overall! 

Current standings after two races...

MotoGP World Championship Standings 2016
Pos. Rider Team Points
1 Marc MARQUEZ Honda 41
2 Valentino ROSSI Yamaha 33
3 Dani PEDROSA Honda 27
4 Jorge LORENZO Yamaha 25
5 Andrea DOVIZIOSO Ducati 23
6 Pol ESPARGARO Yamaha 19
7 Hector BARBERA Ducati 18
8 Eugene LAVERTY Ducati 17
9 Bradley SMITH Yamaha 16
10 Maverick VIÑALES Suzuki 10
11 Aleix ESPARGARO Suzuki 10
12 Alvaro BAUTISTA Aprilia 9
13 Stefan BRADL Aprilia 9
14 Tito RABAT Honda 8
15 Scott REDDING Ducati 6
16 Michele PIRRO Ducati 4
17 Jack MILLER Honda 2

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