Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has shared his strong views on the regulatory changes announced for 2027. Known for his outspokenness, Stoner did not hesitate to express his skepticism on the benefits of the new regulations for the competition.
On Instagram, under a post from the official MotoGP channel detailing future rules, Stoner commented : " The ONLY improvement to the current rules is the ban on trim and Holeshot. Nothing else will benefit this sport in the future, only engineers will benefit »
This new regulation, although called “ for pilots. For Sport. For show. Welcome to the future », proposes in particular a reduction in the displacement of the engines of 1 cc to 000 cc and puts a brake on certain technological advancements, such as the possibility of correcting the machine's trim. According to Stoner, these changes do not go far enough to give control back to the drivers, the most crucial aspect for him.
For Casey Stoner, the account is not there
Casey Stoner, who shone during the introduction of 800cc engines by winning the first race and the championship under these regulations with the Ducati, has long advocated for a return to competition more focused on driver skill rather than technology. He believes that MotoGP must reduce dependence on electronics that assist riders, such as during wheelies and through traction control.
Recent changes to the standard ECU, which are not among the announcements for 2027, are another point of contention for the Australian. For Stoner, as motorcycle sport evolves, the real competition should be between the riders themselves, not the engineers who design the motorcycles.
The critical approach of Stoner on these rules highlights an ongoing debate in the world of MotoGP : How much should technology influence results on the track? While the rules of 2027 are designed to improve spectacle and fairness, the former world champion remains convinced that the balance has not tipped sufficiently in favor of driving skills.
