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Romano Albesiano warns it is ‘very early’ to judge the speed of MotoGP’s new 850cc bikes
MotoGP manufacturers are currently testing their 2027 machinery, but Romano Albesiano believes it is premature to draw conclusions. The upcoming 2027 MotoGP season will feature 850cc engines instead of the usual 1000cc, aiming to enhance safety and sustainability in the championship. With reduced aerodynamic development and the switch to 100% sustainable fuel, the rule changes are expected to bring down top speeds and encourage closer racing. Despite early lap times from the 850cc machines, Honda’s Romano Albesiano cautioned that these results are unreliable. The true performance of the new machines will likely only be revealed during the Sepang Test before the 2027 season starts. Albesiano emphasized that there is still much development work to be done, especially regarding the tires, and urged everyone to wait patiently for more insights at the next testing opportunity.
