MotoGP and Formula 1 are the major disciplines of motor sports. Worldwide, these are the two series that attract the most viewers. The differences between the two royal classes on four and two wheels are naturally great. In recent years, the rise of MotoGP has been meteoric, at the same time as the aura of Formula 1 has faded. A situation which has not escaped the attention of key investors. The big boss of a major brand, present in both worlds, shares his expertise. And there is no photo!
The man's name is Helmut Marko and he is a consultant to the Red Bull Racing F1 team. He therefore regularly navigates between Formula 1 and motorcycle Grands Prix, including MotoGP, two worlds where his colors are at the forefront. But today his heart leans towards motorcycles. To the great dismay of the single-seaters who have lost track of the essential emotions to distill. He explains : " it is important in all sports that the human being is at the forefront ". " Technology is a means to an end ».
« In Formula 1, it is so prominent that no one sees the man anymore » regrets the Austrian on 'Motorsport-Total.com'. “ The man has to be the hero, and you have to see that too, the cars are fast, very fast, they have a cornering speed that scares you, but the crowd doesn't see how the drivers have to fight ».
According to Marko, human performance is more clearly highlighted in the Motorcycle World Championship: “ The important thing is that you slide and you can see everything, how to enter the corner and then exit. Limits are always challenged, at most, one of them falls. MotoGP is simply more spectacular ».
« The motorcycle rider does something that the fan himself would never dare to do, which fascinates him immensely, and what happens is that it happens at a speed that one cannot imagine, more 330 km/h. The driver brakes at the first corner at Mugello, he flies away, we tremble for him and he walks again. This is what the ancient Romans already had with their gladiator fights ».
And what could Formula 1 learn from MotoGP? “ We can learn that Ezpeleta holds her world well " said Marko about the boss of promoter Dorna. “ For example, the introduction of unique electronics ". Indeed, with the introduction of unitary electronics, KTM has arrived and the gap between the competitors is smaller than ever. In Formula 1, the top three teams, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari, are one step ahead of the other protagonists.
In this regard, the Formula 1 might seem a bit behind the Motorcycle World Championship, as Marko says: “ simple and clear rules, a structure dictated from top to bottom, that's how it should be. Great organization, clear technical guidelines, numerous manufacturers, and the emphasis is on people ". The recipe for success.
