At the start of this year, tensions arose between MotoGP and its riders. Following numerous dangerous situations for those on the track, the organizers sometimes made decisions that were either misunderstood or deemed insufficient. On many occasions, things nearly escalated into a clash, but the field doesn't seem at all united, unlike in Formula 1. In that category, a riders' association, called the GPDA, has existed since 1961 and doesn't hesitate to make its voice heard. In MotoGP, the safety commission meetings consist of… only three people. Cal Crutchlow This revives the idea of the union.
Johann Zarco's replacement said he was shocked by the ambient temperature at the start of the Czech Grand Prix a few weeks ago. "It was unbearably hot. One of the hottest races I've ever competed in." We stayed on the starting grid for ages trying to cool down, the heat was so stifling. In my opinion, it's high time they addressed this problem. I don't know exactly how. But other sports have clear regulations for extreme weather conditions » he declared for speedweek.
The problem is that the pilots are not united enough to put their foot down. « It's the same problem as with a pilots' association, which I've often talked about.There will always be a driver who races regardless – and in the end, everyone races. The officials know this. Even if everyone says: “We don’t race in these conditions”, There would always be one who left the pits. And all the others would follow." he added.
But why would they behave like that? The Englishman has an idea. "The pilots fear that their manufacturer will tell them: "You didn't run, so you didn't get paid.. " That's the reality. In Formula 1, they stick together. he concluded.
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