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Satellite teams secure slots through 2021

– Satellite MotoGP teams have signed a new deal with Dorna Sports that will guarantee their places in the sport through 2021, while a 24th slot has been reserved for LCR Honda.From 2017 onwards, the independent teams will receive money to cover the cost of a bike from any of the six current manufacturers, which is set to be capped at 2.2 million.It comes as part of an agreement between the International Road Racing Teams Association (IRTA) and the teams, aimed at making the World Championship more sustainable.LCR, which fields Cal Crutchlow, will also get priority over an extra entry."From now until 2021 this gives the teams the exclusive right to participate as independent...
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