Geert Timmer chicane was altered removing the artificial turf and replacing it with higher kerbing.

Nakagami's win in Moto2 was the first for a Japanese rider in any GP class since Yuki Takahashi in the 2010 Catalan Grand Prix.

[6] In the second part of the race, Valentino Rossi led and was pulling away before crashing out on the back end of the circuit.

[6] This in turn allowed Marc Márquez to make major championship gains by acquiring 20 points for finishing second behind Miller.

Reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo's title defense derailed further following his Barcelona crash, as he struggled in the harsh conditions and ended up in 10th.