Chinese motorcycle Grand Prix

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The Chinese motorcycle Grand Prix was a motorcycling event that was part of the World Motorcycle Racing season, from 2005 until 2008.

First race2005
Last race2008
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Chinese Grand Prix
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
VenueShanghai International Circuit (2005–2008)
First race2005
Last race2008
Most wins (rider)Mika Kallio, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner (2)
Most wins (manufacturer)Aprilia (5)
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History

The Chinese Grand Prix was scheduled to run until 2011, but a low amount of spectator attendance, poor promotion and a lack of commercial interest caused the race to be scrapped from the 2009 calendar onwards.[1][2]

Official names and sponsors

  • 2005: Taobao.com Grand Prix of China
  • 2006: Polini Grand Prix of China[3]
  • 2007: Sinopec Great Wall Lubricants Grand Prix of China
  • 2008: Pramac Grand Prix of China

Winners

Multiple winners (riders)

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# Wins Rider Wins
Category Years won
2 Australia Casey Stoner MotoGP 2007
250cc 2005
Italy Valentino Rossi MotoGP 2005, 2008
Finland Mika Kallio 250cc 2008
125cc 2006
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Multiple winners (manufacturers)

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# Wins Manufacturer Wins
Category Years won
5 Italy Aprilia 250cc 2005, 2006, 2007
125cc 2005, 2008
2 Japan Yamaha MotoGP 2005, 2008
Austria KTM 250cc 2008
125cc 2006
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By year

References

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