MotoGP 2012 : 9 CRT entries, weight increase and red lights

The FIM has issued another press release regarding the Grand Prix Commission meeting that was held on December 14 and once again have deliberated more tweaks to the 2012 season.
The tweaks confirm the number of tires that manufacturer teams can be used during testing (240) but have now added a limit of 120 to the other MotoGP riders.

Probably the weirdest tweak is that all bikes in all three classes must mount a red rear light in wet conditions – what’s next mirrors?The minimum weight for the 1000cc in 2012 has been raised an extra 4kg and in 2013 that will be further increased by another three.

The FIM has also approved nine CRT entries – plus one reserve – for 2012 (recap: Colin Edwards with NGM Forward Racing, Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro with Aspar, Anthony West with SpeedMaster, Michele Pirro with Gresini, and yet to be officially confirmed is PBM team with James Ellison, Ioda Racing – Danilo Petrucci, BQR- Yonny Hernandez and Ivan Silva, with either Team Grillini or Team Laglisse to be probably left on the sideline and we think that it will be more likely team Grillini will be left out, as the Laglisse team has 20 year’s of experience in racing, competes in the Spanish CEV and has a mess of sponsors.

FIM Press Release after the jump: Sporting RegulationsA revised wording of the testing regulation was approved.
This incorporated the various decisions made earlier in 2011 concerning this matter.
Additionally it was decided that contracted riders in the MotoGP class may also test machines using the allocation of 240 tyres available to each manufacturer’s team.
Previously such testing was restricted to test riders only.
In the interest of fair competition it was also agreed that other MotoGP class riders could exclusively test their team machines with a limit of 120 tyres per rider.
It was agreed that riders who did not qualify for the race based on their time in the qualifying practice can qualify if they achieve a time at least equal to 107% of the fastest rider in the warm up.
This is an addition to the previous regulation which only considered free practice sessions.
Under the regulation concerning MotoGP class riders starting the race from pit lane due to an engine durability sanction, it was agreed that in future they will start ten seconds after the green light is shown at the pit lane exit.
Riders in all classes may now use a starter engine on the grid.
For all classes tyre warmers may now remain in place until the display of the one minute board.
Generators must still be removed at the three minute board.
Technical RegulationsWith effect from 2012, for all classes, it will be compulsory to display a red rear light in rain conditions.
The minimum weight limits for 1000cc machines in the MotoGP class will be increased from the current 153 kilos.
Effective 2012 157 kilosEffective 2013 160 kilosThe permitted wheel sizes for the Moto3 class were confirmed as:Front 2.
50” x 17” onlyRear 3.
50” x 17” onlySeveral detail changes to regulations, submitted by the Technical Director were all approved.
A list of MotoGP class entries for 2012 was considered by the Commission.
The list contained nine entries plus one reserve entry using CRT machinery of various types.
Participation of all CRT entries was approved by the Commission on the understanding that the granting of CRT Status was subject to review by the Grand Prix Commission at any time.
Disciplinary and Arbitration CodeThe authority and competence of the Race Direction to impose penalties was extended to cover failure by any party to ensure the efficient running of events or for serious breaches of the regulations