The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme — A.K.A the FIM — has recently unveiled the provisional calendar for the 2009 MotoGp World Championship Series.

Two changes of note to the schedule include a new race to be held at the Balatonring circuit in Hungary and the exclusion of the Grand Prix of China. The schedule, as has been typical, will include 18 races. The 2009 season will launch on April 12 in Qatar and conclude on November 8 in Valencia, Spain.

Provisional 2009 MotoGP World Championship Schedule:

April 12 - Qatar - Doha/Losail
April 26 - Japan - Motegi
May 3 - Spain - Jerez
May 17 - France - Le Mans
May 31 - Italy - Mugello
June 14 - Catalunya - Catalunya
June 27 - Netherlands - Assen
July 5 - United States - Laguna Seca
July 19 - Germany - Sachsenring
July 26 - Great Britain - Donington Park
August 16 - Czech Rep. - Brno
August 30 - Indianapolis - Indianapolis
September 13 - San Marino - Misano
September 20 - Hungary - Lake Balaton
October 4 - Portugal - Estoril
October 18 - Australia - Phillip Island
October 25 - Malaysia - Sepang
November 8 - Valencia - Valencia