Marc VDS Racing has been included on the short list of teams in line to enter the 2012 MotoGP season.

The FIM has revealed six teams that are officially in line to enter the 2012 MotoGP World Championship when the category reverts to 1000cc engines next season.

As previously notified, the existing teams in the MotoGP class will all be offered a contract of participation with IRTA for the 2012 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix season.

Applications from new teams for this class exceeded the likely number of places available. Following the selection procedure it has been decided to offer additional contracts of participation with IRTA to each of the following teams.

All six of the teams revealed by the FIM currently participate in other classes of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix.

The teams include By Queroseno Racing, Forward Racing, Kiefer Racing, Marc VDS Racing, Paddock GP Racing and Speed Master.

Each of the teams will only be permitted a single rider team for next year, according to the FIM, and their entries are subject to the submission of their final plans.

Applications from new manufacturers wishing to participate in MotoGP continue to be evaluated.

Further information will be provided when a decision has been taken on such applications.