P1racenews AI automatic summary:
MotoGP lap times will be considerably slower in 2027
In 2027, MotoGP will introduce 850cc bikes that are projected to be up to 2.5 seconds slower than the current 1000cc machinery, as forecasted by Loris Capirossi, signaling a significant regulation change after nearly a decade. The move to 850cc engines will also involve outlawing ride height devices and reducing aerodynamics to enhance safety and the racing spectacle. Pirelli will take over as the official tyre supplier from Michelin as part of the revamp. Although lap times are expected to slow down initially, Capirossi believes that further development will eventually bring speeds back up. Several manufacturers, like KTM and Honda, have already begun testing 850cc engine prototypes in preparation for the 2027 season.
