The opening rounds of the2020 championship were heavily affected by theCOVID-19 pandemic. Several Grands Prix were cancelled or postponed after the abortedopening round in Qatar, prompting theFédération Internationale de Motocyclisme to draft a new calendar. On 11 June, a new schedule based solely within Europe was announced. TheCatalan Grand Prix, originally scheduled for June 7, was placed on September 27.
In the Teams' Championship, Petronas Yamaha SRT with 147 points, lead the championship from Monster Energy Yamaha with 141. Suzuki Ecstar Team is third with 124 points, by 9 points over Ducati Team, while Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sat 5th on 110 points.
^ab1-position penalty for exceeding track limits on the last lap.
^6-second penalty for failing to serve a double long lap penalty.
^Yamaha scored 163 points as a manufacturer, but were deducted 50 points after failing to respect MSMA technical changes protocols.[11]
^Petronas Yamaha SRT riders scored 185 points, but the team was deducted 37 points after failing to respect MSMA technical changes protocols.[11]
^Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders scored 148 points, but the team was deducted 20 points after failing to respect MSMA technical changes protocols.[11]