Avant de partir en vacances estivales, la Commission Grand Prix a pris certaines mesures pour réduire les essais privés des catégories inférieures, donner une chance aux “petits” constructeurs de châssis Moto2 en introduisant les Concessions et interdire certaines techniques et pratiques : fini le pilotage “à une main” ou les holeshot devices !
Here is our translation of the official test.
FIM Grand Prix World Championship
Decisions of the Grand Prix Commission
The Grand Prix Commission, composed of MM. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, President), Paul Duparc (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Biense Bierma (MSMA), in the presence of Carlos Ezpeleta (Dorna), Mike Trimby (IRTA, Session Secretary) and Corrado Cecchinelli (Director of Technology), during a meeting held in Assen on June 24, 2022, took the following decisions:
Sporting Regulations – Entry into force of the 2023 season
Moto3/Moto2 testing restrictions.
Requests had been received from teams in the Moto3 and Moto2 categories to reduce the number of days allowed for private testing, mainly due to the increase in the number of events on the calendar.
Starting with the 2023 season, testing will be limited to:
– 1 x 3 days of official testing Before the start of the season. (No change)
– 4 additional days of private testing. (Currently 7 days).
There will be no restrictions on testing with novice riders between the last event of the season and November 30.
The Commission agreed to provide an exception for teams in the Moto2 class using machines supplied by a chassis manufacturer that has not obtained six concession points in the previous two years.
Ces équipes seront classées en tant que “Concession Teams” selon
une procédure similaire à celle du MotoGP.
Concession points are based on race results:
– First place = 3 concession points
– Second place = 2 concession points
– Third place = 1 concession point
These dealership teams are authorized to:
– 1 x 3 days of official testing before the start of the season
– 7 additional days of private testing.
Moto2 Class Age Limits
From 2023, the minimum age limit for all GP classes (Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP) will be 18 years old. An exception already applies to winners of the Rookies and/or Junior GPs who are authorized to enter Moto3 at 16 (2023) or 17 (2024) years old. This exception will now also apply to the winner of the Moto2 European Championship, allowing him to access the Moto2 World Championship at age 17 (2023).
Technical regulations
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Handlebar grips – Moto3 and Moto2 classes
It has recently been noticed that some Moto3 teams have installed extended handlebar grips. The aim is to allow their riders to slide their hand closer to the fork to try to improve the aerodynamic effect of the rider's body on the straights. This practice is considered extremely dangerous because the rider has less control of the motorcycle when in this position. Therefore, with immediate effect, the maximum permitted total length of the handlebar grip in Moto3 and Moto2 is 130mm.
The handlebar grip must be mounted to the handlebar end, the only exceptions being the handlebar end plug and/or brake lever guard fittings.
WORKFORCE 2023
Moto3 Rolling Chassis Cost
The price of a complete rolling chassis (requiring only the engine, ECU/Datalogger, transponder and radio data transmitter/receiver to be functional and compliant with the organizer's requirements), will be capped at €87 (excluding VAT and transport costs). This is a slight increase from the current price of €000. Teams wishing to carry over their machines from 85 to 000 will be able to purchase a crash detection/alarm update kit. (Unified IMU + Unified Power Module + Harness) priced at €2022. (excluding VAT).
Ride Height Devices for Moto3 and Moto2
Tout dispositif modifiant ou ajustant la hauteur statique du
chassis de la moto alors que celle-ci est en mouvement est déjà
interdit. Cette interdiction s’applique désormais aussi aux
dispositifs qui ne fonctionnent qu’une seule fois au départ de la
course (c’est-à-dire les dispositifs de type “hole-shot”).
