2017 Moto3 World Championship Explained
The 2017 FIM Moto3 World Championship was a part of the 69th F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship season.
Brad Binder was the reigning series champion but did not defend his title as he joined the series' intermediate class, Moto2.
The riders' championship title was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir with 10 victories and 13 podiums finishes.
Calendar
The following Grands Prix were scheduled to take place in 2017.[1]
Round | Date | Grand Prix | Circuit |
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1 | 26 March ‡ | Grand Prix of Qatar[2] | Losail International Circuit, Lusail |
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2 | 9 April | style=padding-right:24px | | |
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3 | 23 April | Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas[3] | Circuit of the Americas, Austin |
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4 | 7 May | Gran Premio Red Bull de España | Circuito de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera |
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5 | 21 May | HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France[4] | Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans |
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6 | 4 June | Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley | Mugello Circuit, Scarperia e San Piero |
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7 | 11 June | Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Montmeló |
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8 | 25 June | Motul TT Assen[5] | TT Circuit Assen, Assen |
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9 | 2 July | GoPro Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland[6] | Sachsenring, Hohenstein-Ernstthal |
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10 | 6 August | Monster Energy Grand Prix České republiky[7] | Brno Circuit, Brno |
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11 | 13 August | NeroGiardini Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich | Red Bull Ring, Spielberg |
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12 | 27 August | Octo British Grand Prix[8] | Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone |
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13 | 10 September | | Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano Adriatico |
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14 | | Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón[9] | MotorLand Aragón, Alcañiz |
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15 | 15 October | Motul Grand Prix of Japan[10] | Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi |
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16 | 22 October | Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix[11] | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island |
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17 | 29 October | Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix | Sepang International Circuit, Sepang |
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18 | 12 November | Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana[12] | Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia | |
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‡ = Night race
Calendar changes
- The Austrian and Czech Republic Grand Prix swapped places, with the Czech Republic hosting the tenth round, while Austria hosts the eleventh round.
- The British Grand Prix was scheduled to move from Silverstone to the new Circuit of Wales, but construction on the new track had not commenced.[13] The two circuits reached a deal that would have seen Silverstone continue to host the British Grand Prix in 2017, with an option to host the 2018 race.[8]
Teams and riders
A provisional list of team entrants for 2017 was released on 26 October 2016.[14] All teams used Dunlop tyres.
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Regular rider | Wildcard rider | | |
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Team changes
Rider changes
- After spending two seasons as a replacement rider, Lorenzo Dalla Porta has made his full season debut with Aspar Mahindra Moto3, filling in the seat vacated by Francesco Bagnaia who moved up to Moto2.
- Romano Fenati, who was fired from Valentino Rossi's team Sky Racing Team VR46 midway through last season due to behavioral issues, landed a ride with Snipers Team for the 2017 season.
- Niccolò Antonelli left Ongetta-Rivacold (now called Snipers Team) to join Red Bull KTM Ajo, replacing Brad Binder who moved up to Moto2.
- Enea Bastianini moved to Estrella Galicia 0,0, filling in the seat vacated by Jorge Navarro who moves up to Moto2, with Jorge Martín replacing Bastianini in Gresini Racing Moto3.
- John McPhee moved to a brand new UK-based team backed by Dorna, GB Team with Jakub Kornfeil replacing him at Peugeot MC Saxoprint.
- María Herrera has moved to AGR Team, who decided to field one bike in Moto3. Herrera previously rode for her own team in 2016 after taking over the assets of Team Laglisse.
- Tony Arbolino has made his Moto3 debut with the new Moto3 team Sic58 Squadra Corse, having rode for the team in 2016 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship.
- 2016 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion, Ayumu Sasaki made his Moto3 debut with SIC Racing Team, filling the seat vacated by Jakub Kornfeil.
- After spending the previous season as a replacement rider for Peugeot MC Saxoprint, Albert Arenas made his full season debut with Aspar Mahindra Moto3, filling the seat vacated by Jorge Martín.
- Tatsuki Suzuki moved to the new team Sic58 Squadra Corse, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Manuel Pagliani made their Moto3 full season debut, filling in the two seats vacated by Suzuki and Fabio Spiranelli at CIP-Unicom Starker.
- Patrik Pulkkinen made his Moto3 debut, joining Peugeot MC Saxoprint.
- Livio Loi moved to Leopard Racing, filling in the seat vacated by both Fabio Quartararo and Andrea Locatelli who moved up to Moto2.
- Both Kaito Toba and Nakarin Atiratphuvapat set to make their Moto3 debut with Honda Team Asia, being promoted from Asia Talent Team Academy after Hiroki Ono left the team and Khairul Idham Pawi got promoted to Moto2.
- Enzo Boulom, who was on the provisional entry list as Wildcard & Replacement Rider, withdrew from the championship.
Mid-season changes
Results and standings
Grands Prix
Riders' standings
- Scoring systemPoints were awarded to the top fifteen finishers. A rider had to finish the race to earn points.
Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th |
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Points | 25 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
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| Bold – Pole Italics – Fastest Lap Light blue – Rookie | |
Constructors' standings
Each constructor received the same number of points as their best placed rider in each race.
Notes and References
- News: 2017 MotoGP calendar confirmed. 23 January 2017. 7 February 2017. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Qatar secures 10-year MotoGP contract. 14 June 2015. 14 June 2015. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Dorna signs 10-year deal with new Texas circuit. 23 September 2016. vroommagazine.com.
- News: French Grand Prix contract extended to 2021. 17 May 2014. 17 May 2014. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Assen to host MotoGP until 2026. 25 June 2016. 23 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: MotoGP to stay at the Sachsenring until 2021. 12 August 2016. 12 August 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Dorna extends contract with Brno until 2020. 12 January 2016. 12 January 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Silverstone to keep MotoGP in 2017, with option for 2018. 4 September 2016. 12 September 2016. Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. 3 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803214509/https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/silverstone-to-keep-motogp-in-2017-with-option-for-2018-815748/. dead.
- News: MotoGP at MotorLand Aragon until 2021. 21 September 2016. 21 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Motegi to host MotoGP until at least 2018. 12 October 2012. 12 October 2012. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Phillip Island secures long-term MotoGP, WSBK future. 10 April 2016. 10 April 2016. Crash.net. Crash Media Group.
- News: Valencia to host MotoGP until 2021. 20 September 2016. 20 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- Web site: 2016 Octo British Grand Prix MotoGP. British Racing Drivers' Club. Ahead of the British MotoGP taking place at the purpose-built £375 million South Wales valley venue for the first time in 2018, the Circuit of Wales will promote and run the event at Silverstone.. 29 August 2016. Silverstone Circuit.
- News: FIM announce Moto2 and Moto3 team entries for 2017. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 26 October 2016. 26 October 2016.
- News: 2017 Moto3 provisional entry list. 9 November 2016. 9 November 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Maria Herrera replaces injured Arenas at Aspar. 17 October 2017. 17 October 2017. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- Web site: Gran Premio Red Bull de España – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 4 May 2017. 4 May 2017.
- News: Raúl Fernández to replace Albert Arenas at Assen and Sachsenring. TeamAspar.com. Aspar Team. 20 June 2017. 23 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170623100538/http://www.teamaspar.com/en/news/assen-netherlands/item/2791-raul-fernandez-to-replace-albert-arenas-at-assen-and-sachsenring.html. 2017-06-23. dead.
- News: Dalla Porta set to join Moto3 grid from 2017. 13 August 2016. 24 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Albert Arenas at Mahindra Aspar in 2017. 28 September 2016. 28 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: SIC Racing Team sign Sasaki for 2017. 27 October 2016. 27 October 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Bulega renews with SKY Racing Team VR46 for two years. 23 June 2016. 21 July 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Migno to remain with VR46 in Moto3. 2 September 2016. 2 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- Web site: Monster Energy Grand Prix České Republiky – Moto3 Entry List. PDF. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 3 August 2017. 4 August 2017.
- News: Leopard Moto3 for 2017: Mir, Loi and Honda. 22 September 2016. 22 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- Web site: Grand Prix of Qatar – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 23 March 2017. 25 March 2017.
- News: Marco Simoncelli's #58 retired, father's team enters Moto3. 8 September 2016. 9 September 2016. Crash.net. Crash Media Group.
- News: DiGiannantonio and Martin at Gresini in 2017. 6 September 2016. 6 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Antonelli joins Bendsneyder at Red Bull KTM Ajo in 2017. 14 September 2016. 14 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- News: Kent: KTM Moto3 test and wildcard at Le Mans. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 4 May 2017. 4 May 2017.
- Web site: GoPro Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 29 June 2017. 30 June 2017.
- Web site: Motul TT Assen – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 22 June 2017. 24 June 2017.
- Web site: Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 1 June 2017. 2 June 2017.
- News: Bastianini joins Team Estrella Galicia 0,0. 7 September 2016. 7 September 2016. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports.
- Web site: Octo British Grand Prix – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 25 August 2017. 25 August 2017.
- Web site: Gran Premio Monster Energy de Catalunya – Moto3 Entry List. MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 8 June 2017. 9 June 2017.