With the new regulatory framework that came into force following a unanimous vote by all MotoGP manufacturers, Yamaha and Honda were placed in the D class. This allows them, among other things, to ride with their regular rider line-up as many times as they want and to make engine modifications - something that is not allowed to the rest.
But a simple glance at the championship standings might make you think that this favourable treatment has not only hurt the two Japanese companies in the championship, but has even been counterproductive for them.
