LCR boss: New MotoGP qualifying won't be as frantic as feared
LCR team boss Lucio Cecchinello says slim tyre resources mean MotoGP's revamped qualifying sessions will not be as dangerous as some fear - and could in fact be more strategically interesting. The former racer, who is also president of teams' association IRTA, provided some fresh perspectives on the hotly-debated 2027 format during a world feed interview on Thursday. Under the new ... Keep reading
Aprilia boss Lucio Cecchinello has reassured MotoGP fans that the revamped qualifying sessions for the 2027 season will not be as frantic as some fear. The Italian team's president explained that tyre resources, which are not unlimited, will limit the number of fast laps during the Friday Sprint Qualifying and Saturday's Q1 sessions.
Cecchinello emphasized that the new format will add strategic intrigue, as teams will carefully manage tyre allocation to avoid potential yellow flags and maintain a competitive edge. The reduced number of tyre sets for Q1 and Q2 will also create more interesting race strategies. Cecchinello highlighted the importance of sight laps before the grid, noting that MotoGP tyres are specifically designed for a specific temperature range.
The changes to the format were initiated by the teams, and Cecchinello stressed that they have been thoughtfully implemented.
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