For the next seasons which will follow this terrible year 2020, the path of the cross of which is still to be completed, MotoGP will have to tighten its belt. Arrangements have already been made so as not to be very deprived when the wind comes. Thus, technical developments in the field of aerodynamics and engines are already frozen, a sign of a harsh winter approaching. But other ideas are on the table. Like reducing the number of mechanics per motorcycle to four. And also only having one MotoGP in the box. But that doesn’t happen in every cottage…
It is an initiative coming from Ducati in general and Gigi Dall'Igna in particular: to drastically reduce costs in MotoGP, there should only be one motorcycle in the box per driver. A recipe already applied in Moto3, riding a Moto2 and also in WSBK. So why not MotoGP ? To this question, Hervé Poncharal boss of Tech3 and IRTA just like Roman Albesian from home Aprilia respond. To better reject the idea.
The Frenchman thus evaluates the proposal Ducati : " I am totally opposed to this proposal because it would harm the show and the format should be completely revised » he assures. “ FP4 cannot be done with qualifying a few minutes later. Because if a rider damaged his motorcycle, he would not be able to participate. The same would apply to racing under the flag to flag regime. They should be stopped and restarted with one motorcycle. I don't think there would be any savings either. ».
Roman Albesian complete: “ Gigi Dall'Igna is trying to pursue the idea of the single bike in MotoGP with a view to reducing costs, there are pros and cons. As for MotoGP, this would represent a drop in level. You could have a race without a top driver due to a crash in warmup. In WSBK, this was done, but there was a second motorcycle dismantled at the back of the box and today it is even mounted. I believe a second motorcycle is necessary. What would happen if Márquez destroyed his bike in warmup? This would go WSBK's way and is something MotoGP wants to avoid for a number of reasons. " To be continued…
