The 2016 Italian motorcycle Grand Prix was the sixth round of the 2016 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It was held at the

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on 22 May 2016. The MotoGP race was settled by a mere 0.019 seconds as

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pulled out of

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' slipstream on the final straight on the final lap after a dramatic duel between the two, whilst polesitter

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lost a chance at challenging for a home win due to an engine failure. This race marks Rossi's first bike failure since the 2007 San Marino Grand Prix. This race was the last race for

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before he was fatally injured after an accident during practice session at the following Grand Prix in

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. In the Moto3 class,

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took his first podium in what was just his 7th start.

Classification

MotoGP

* Tito Rabat crashed in Free Practice 3 and suffered a broken collarbone.

Moto2

The race, scheduled to be run for 21 laps, was red-flagged after Xavi Vierge crashed causing damage to an airfence and was later restarted over 10 laps.

Moto3

* Davide Pizzoli withdrew after Free Practice 2 with a recurring ankle injury.

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round six 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

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