Casey Stoner's 2011 MotoGP title was one of the highlights of the Australian sporting year and all eyes are on the two-time MotoGP winner in 2012 to see if he can claim back-to-back crowns.
Stoner will have his work cut out to defend the title, with strong competition coming from the likes of Valentino Rossi, a seven-time MotoGP champion, and Jorge Lorenzo, the 2010 MotoGP champion.
All the world's best motorcycle brands, including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati and Kawasaki will compete for the manufacturer's championship over 18 rounds.
| 2012 Calendar |
| Date |
Event |
Track |
| Rd 1, Apr 8 |
Grand Prix of Qatar |
Losail |
| Rd 2, Apr 29 |
Gran Premio De Espana |
Jerez de la Frontera |
| Rd 3, Apr 6 |
Grande Premio De Portugal |
Estoril |
| Rd 4, May 20 |
Grand Prix de France |
Le Mans |
| Rd 5, Jun 3 |
Gran Premi De Catalunya |
Catalunya |
| Rd 6, Jun 17 |
Great Britain Grand Prix |
Silverstone |
| Rd 7, Jun 30 |
Netherlands Grand Prix |
Assen |
| Rd 8, Jul 8 |
Grand Prix Deutschland |
Sachsenring |
| Rd 9, Jul 15 |
Gran Premio D'Italia |
Mugello |
| Rd 10, Jul 17 |
Grand Prix Deutschland |
Sachsenring |
| Rd 11, Jul 29 |
US Grand Prix |
Mazda Raceway |
| Rd 12, Aug 19 |
Indianapolis Grand Prix GP |
Indianapolis |
| Rd 13, Aug 26 |
Czech Rep Grand Prix |
Brno |
| Rd 14, Sep 16 |
di San Marino & Riviera di Rimini |
Misano |
| Rd 15, Sep 30 |
Gran Premio de Aragon |
Motorland, Aragon |
| Rd 16, Oct 14 |
Japan Grand Prix |
Motegi |
| Rd 17, Oct 21 |
Malaysian Grand Prix |
Sepang Circuit |
| Rd 18, Oct 28 |
Australian Grand Prix |
Phillip Island |
| Rd 19, Nov 11 |
Gran Premio Generali De La Communitat Valenciana |
Communitat Valenciana |