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KTM’s Pit Beirer says MotoGP tyre pressure rules must be changed to avoid “appalling” post-race penalties.
KTM’s Pit Beirer criticized MotoGP’s tyre pressure rules, calling them “absurd” due to the penalties imposed on riders for not meeting lap pressure percentages. The regulations have both helped and hindered KTM, with Pedro Acosta losing a Sprint podium at COTA due to the rule. Beirer advocated for tyre pressure checks on the starting grid to ensure fairness for all riders. He argued that the current rule, based on lap percentages, does not reflect cheating and can lead to unpredictable pressure changes during races. Beirer urged for a revision or abolition of the rule, emphasizing that decisions should not be determined by minor tyre pressure differences. The impending switch from Michelin to Pirelli tyres in 2027 offers a chance to reassess and potentially modify the tyre pressure regulations in MotoGP.
