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MotoGP technology director says the series does not have a “rider ability equalisation” problem.
Criticism of the new stability control system introduced for this weekend’s Austrian MotoGP has been addressed by the series’ technology boss, who views it as a safety evolution for the championship. The system was tested during winter at the February Sepang test and again at the Aragon post-race test before being used in a race weekend for the first time at the Austrian Grand Prix. MotoGP riders Marco Bezzecchi, Marc Marquez, and Pedro Acosta expressed concerns about the system reducing their performance impact. MotoGP’s Director of Technology, Corrado Cecchinelli, believes the system enhances safety and does not create a rider ability equalization issue. Stability control works similarly to traction control but reacts to slide angle instead of wheelspin, aiming to prevent a rear tyre snap out of corners. The system’s development was spurred by incidents like Francesco Bagnaia’s crash in the 2023 Catalan Grand Prix, highlighting the importance of prioritizing safety in MotoGP.
