From January 1, 2013 came into effect new rules for qualifying in class MotoGP.

The new rules:

1. Three workouts remain free, but combined time of these sessions will determine participation in the final qualifying session.
2. The ten fastest drivers from the practice session will qualify for the second qualifying session (QP2).
3. All other pilots will participate in the first qualifying session (QP1).
4. The two fastest drivers from the first qualifying session (QP1) will participate in the second (QP2), making a total of 12 drivers who will compete for the first 12 positions on the grid.
5. Pilots who are third or slower during the first qualifying session (QP1), will occupy positions 13 and up on the grid in times that are recorded in the first qualifying session (QP1).

New free practice times:

Day

• First free practice 45 minutes (no change). Time is important for participation in training.
• Second free practice 45 minutes (no change). Time is important for participation in training.

Second day - morning

• Third free practice 45 minutes (no change). Time is important for participation in training.

Second day - in the afternoon - a new schedule:

• Four 30 minute free practice not affect participation in training.
• Rest 10 min
• First qualifying session 15 minutes
• Rest 10 min
• Second qualifying session 15 minutes

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