MotoGP, "We no longer give the riders a choice. It's no longer racing, but a show," but who said that?

MotoGP is changing, and will change again in 2027. During the season, the introduction of new electronic aids has generated a lot of discussion. including Casey Stoner, two-time MotoGP champion in 2007 and 2011In the paddock, some voices are being raised against these changes, which effectively leave the drivers with less power. Not everyone is a fan, and this opinion is also shared by some drivers, such as Pedro Acosta, who said he wanted less electronics. With Liberty Media taking the reins, the question of the soul of the sport has never been so omnipresent.

According to Antonio Jimenez, legendary MotoGP technician, riders should have more influence over their performance. "I think the pilots are generally in agreement. The problem is that they are not given a choice." It's no longer a race, it's a show."If you don't start from the first or second row, you'll never win the race. So they have to do something." we read on Motosan.

 

 

Naturally, the omnipresence of electronics plays a role in this. "We are becoming more professional." In a MotoGP team, the structure includes a rider, a chief mechanic, a mapping engineer, a performance engineer, and an electronics engineer.Performance engineers are becoming chief mechanics. They are electronics engineers who are now climbing the ranks. The first thing they need is much more advanced training. A mechanic capable of becoming a team leader is no longer enough" he added.

What do you think of Antonio Jimenez's comments about the current state of MotoGP? Tell us in the comments!

 

 

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