What happens to Moto3? This is a question that is starting to be asked more and more seriously in the paddock. Teams are struggling to make ends meet and a factory like KTM has already sounded the alarm about the general level of riders. One of the veterans of this tumultuous peloton confirms these concerns by noting that the discipline is not evolving in the right direction. It’s about Andrea Migno, who doesn’t mince his words…
What is a World Champion worth? Moto3 Today ? When reading the analysis of the SkyVR46 driver Andrea Migno, there is reason to worry today about the meaning of a title in the Grand Prix entry category. The Italian has been there since 2015, and he has therefore seen the peloton evolve. His analysis of it today is very critical.
In an interview at GP One, Migno admits outright: “ honestly, I'm a little fed up with it because it's changed, it's become a very special class. I don't think the longer you stay in Moto3 the better you are ". This postulate established, he develops: “ the races became strange and often not very fun. It may happen that a fast driver cannot achieve the same results as opponents who are less talented but have other characteristics, such as being lighter or dirtier while driving. ».
« Now these are all group races. Until 2017, there was a small group of 8 or 10 drivers and it was fun, those who were faster could separate themselves, make the difference, like in the main classes. Now it's not like that anymore, all the drivers are attacked and it's even more dangerous, racing like that is a purge. This is a class I would like to get rid of but I still look at it with great love »Assures Migno.
Being “dirty” with opponents and light on the bike are the key to success
How did we get here ? Migno puts forward the explanation of a field provided only by two manufacturers, whereas previously, the competition was more extensive. “ In recent years, with motorcycles are very similar to each other, and ultimately it is a kilo more or less weight that makes the difference ". A situation that will continue. So the Italian suggests changing certain rules: “ we could adopt the Superpole formula as in MotoE, with one dry lap per rider, there would be time to do it and it would become more spectacular. It would be a qualification that would respect the values on the ground ».
He finishes : " Moto3 has become one of the most dangerous categories in recent years, some races are truly absurd. For example, in Australia you could go a second and a half slower than the best and win the race. Last year, I was 1st at the finish line and after two laps I was 14th. To be able to make the difference, things become dangerous, we start to hit the fairing. I don't want to name names but there are some very dirty drivers. In the past, I went to Race Direction to complain, even if they penalized me later ».
It will also be noted that the young pilots who reveal themselves in MotoGP are no longer necessarily those who have won titles and victories in the intermediate categories. The question of Moto3 also arises with the Moto2.
