MotoGP teams are the ones who wanted new weekend format, says Carlos Ezpeleta
MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stresses that the latest change to the weekend format, which will be introduced in 2027, stems from the teams’ own desire to make improvements, as a different type of executive profile begins to emerge within the championship The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) confirmed on Wednesday another change to the MotoGP grand prix weekend format. As ...…
MotoGP teams, not the organization, advocated for the new weekend format, declared MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta. The change, set to begin in 2027, aims to enhance the sporting structure and spectacle. Teams desire a separate sprint qualifying session on Friday to reduce track time by 35 minutes and start earlier. Proponents believe this alteration will improve the race while minimizing risk to riders.
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