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Carlos Ezpeleta weighs in on MotoGP cost control solutions
Dorna’s chief sporting officer Carlos Ezpeleta mentioned that no MotoGP manufacturer has yet proposed a Formula 1-style cost cap, but Dorna wouldn’t oppose it if requested. Cost controls became a significant topic earlier in the year amidst KTM’s financial struggles, which have now been resolved thanks to Bajaj’s recent investment. Back in January, Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola emphasized the importance of reducing operating costs in MotoGP in light of KTM’s situation. MotoGP already has restrictions in place regarding testing, in-season engine, and aero development to save costs. Despite a lack of proposals from manufacturers, Ezpeleta indicated MotoGP’s willingness to consider a cost cap if jointly requested by the manufacturers.
