MotoGP responds to criticism over lack of rider input on 2027 format change
MotoGP says the revised schedule came from teams and manufacturers and is meant to cut track time without raising risk, officials said.
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Carlos Ezpeleta admits MotoGP riders “not fully understanding” 2027 qualifying tyre limits
MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta has openly admitted that many riders do not fully grasp the implications of the sweeping 2027 race weekend format changes, sparking controversy and confusion within the paddock. The new structure, which introduces a Sprint qualifying session on Friday and eliminates the traditional Sunday warm-up, was not originally conceived by MotoGP management but rather driven by teams and manufacturers themselves. Transform…
Changing the format is not enough: you have to convince who, on the track, is called to suffer the consequences. This is the node emerged after the first reactions of the drivers to the novelties provided by MotoGP for 2027. From the second qualifying session dedicated to the Sprint to the cancellation of the Sunday warm-up, the changes have fueled doubts about the involvement [...]
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