Six new teams in MotoGP in 2012, so far

The FIM has finally released the list of CRT teams which will be allowed to participate in the 2012 MotoGP Championship, and from the sixteen that originally claimed interest at Estoril and then skimmed to eleven have been further whittled down to a mere six, with those teams already in Moto2 GP getting the priority and it seems that there may even be new manufacturers applying, but they are still under discussion on whether they can enter under CRT rules (24 lt and 12 engines).

Here’s the entry list:- By Queroseno Racing (BQR)- Forward Racing- Kiefer Racing- Marc VDS Racing- Paddock GP Racing (Interwetten)- Speed MasterAs expected Marc VDS Racing is present because they’ve been working on the Suter/BMW Moto1 for several months and been testing extensively, but the other teams have yet to produce anything concrete, Speed Master is making the jump with Andrea Iannone (the team is run by his father) and is expected to use an Aprilia RSV4 engine with a FTR chassis.

Press release after the jump:MotoGP Class entries in 2012As previously notified, the existing teams in the MotoGP class will all be offered a contract of participation with IRTA for the 2012 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season.

Applications from new teams for this class exceeded the likely number of places available.
Following the selection procedure it has been decided to offer additional contracts of participation with IRTA to each of the following teams all of whom currently participate in other classes of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix:BY QUEROSENO RACINGFORWARD RACINGKIEFER RACINGMARC VDS RACING TEAMPADDOCK GP RACINGSPEED MASTERIn each case the offer is with respect to one rider only and is subject to the submission of their final plans.
Applications from new manufacturers wishing to participate in MotoGP continue to be evaluated.
Further information will be provided when a decision has been taken on such applications.