The FIM, the international motorcycling authority, has announced the provisional calendar for the MotoGP 2009 season, confirming the absence of China and the inclusion of Hungary.

Provisional 2009 calendar:
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