MotoGP, more spaced grids
Yesterday, news spread of a test by MotoGP at Balaton to try starts with two bikes per row. However, the rumor was not confirmed on track, but MotoGP has nevertheless decided on a rather aggressive and rapid attack plan to intervene on starts, after Zarco’s accident in Barcelona.
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The colleagues at Motorsport have indeed reported that a two-part roadmap was drawn up on Saturday afternoon.
From July 12, i.e., from the Sachsenring Grand Prix, the distance between the rows of the starting grid will be increased by 4 meters.
The teams have agreed to conduct a first test in two weeks in Brno, and if the result is satisfactory, the proposal will be submitted to the Grand Prix Commission and approved.
Stop to ride-height devices
The second part of the plan then provides for the prohibition of the use of ride-height devices at the start, starting from the Silverstone race on August 9, after the summer break of the Motorcycle World Championship. The use of rear ride-height devices will remain possible during the race.
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