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. It took place on the weekend of 27–29 April 2012 at the

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, located in

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won the MotoGP race, while

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and

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won the Moto2 and Moto3 races respectively.

Classification

MotoGP

Moto2

The race was red-flagged after 17 laps due to rain.

Moto3

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round two has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

{{MotoGP 2010–19 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix

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