MotoGP and 5 Manufacturers Sign New Five-Year Agreement, Securing Long-Term Stability

Does a "commercial agreement" include stuff like revenue splits between the manufacturers and MotoGP's organizers?

Having a stable foundation locked in for five years is just plain good news as a fan.

Yamaha's long-term commitment announcement landing together with this 5-manufacturer agreement feels like the whole industry lining up in step.

A comprehensive deal bundling technical regs and commercial terms — the details aren't out yet, so I'll hold off on judging it.

That phrase "long-awaited" is probably code for negotiations having dragged on.

A 5-year deal signed by all five manufacturers means a lot precisely because it's happening during the uncertainty around the 850cc switch.