The 2010 German motorcycle Grand Prix was the eighth round of the

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. It took place on the weekend of 16–18 July 2010 at the

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, located in

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MotoGP classification

After a four-round absence due to a broken leg sustained at the

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made his return to the MotoGP grid. A crash between

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and

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caused the race to be red-flagged on the 10th lap. All three riders were eligible to make the restart as the results of the first race go back to the last lap therefore showing the riders being classified. However they failed to return to the pits with their bike within five minutes of the race being stopped and therefore were not allowed to make the restart. Colin Edwards retired from the first race before the race was stopped and was ineligible to restart the race. The restarted race was shortened to 21 laps, and grid positions for the second race was based on the classification of the first race.

Moto2 classification

125 cc classification

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round eight 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 German motorcycle Grand Prix

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Motorcycle Grand Prix July 2010 sports events in Germany