This is the continuation of the consequences of the tragedy which affected Luis Salom at the last Grand Prix of Catalonia and the controversies over the modification of the Montmélo route which followed. And it is the functioning of the Security Commission which is the subject here. In Assen, in less than ten days, pilot participation in this organization could well become compulsory.
The Grand Prix Commission which brings together the FIM, the DORNA, the IRTA and the MSMA will meet at the start of the Dutch Grand Prix to address this question of the compulsory presence of all MotoGP riders at the meeting. the Safety Commission. A gathering which takes place on Friday afternoon. Better still, the government Grand Prix body could also agree to extend the assistance of this commission to Moto2 and Moto3 rider representatives.
An idea which follows the controversies which followed the decision to modify the configuration of the Barcelona route after the fatal accident of Luis Salom. We remember that the Yamaha pilots had very little taste for this initiative taken unanimously by a safety commission which then only attracted around ten pilots. And where the same Lorenzo et Red were among those absent.
Making it compulsory for pilots to attend the safety commission will therefore silence any possible future controversy. And to be honest, it's about time. Because four months ago, it was introduced into the regulations of the Grand Prix of commercial and advertising obligations for pilots. The paradox today is that, for the a priori more essential subject of security, there is no obligation.
