The MotoGP grid is likely to lose two of its 24 bikes next year, Motorsport.com understands. The premier class is currently populated by 12 two-bike teams, all of which are guaranteed their grid spots by the set of agreements and regulations that govern the championship. However, following the team management crisis that affected Honda customer outfit Marc VDS this year, which resulted in team boss Michael Bartholemy depart after conflict with owner Michael van der Straten, MotoGP having just 22 entries in 2019 is now a very real possibility. The exact shape of the MotoGP roster still hinges on the outcome of the negotiations surrounding the mooted Petronas-backed Yamaha satellite team...
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