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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