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Former Honda and Ducati MotoGP rider doesn’t rate the championship much now
Five-time MotoGP race winner Marco Melandri expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the championship, stating that it does not excite him much. Melandri, a former 250cc world champion, competed in MotoGP full-time from 2003 to 2010, riding for various manufacturers. He achieved his first premier class victory in 2005 and added three more wins in 2006, finishing second in the standings that year.
After moving to World Superbikes in 2011, Melandri made a brief return to MotoGP in 2015 with Aprilia. However, he only completed eight rounds before being replaced. He criticized the lack of excitement in modern MotoGP races, citing a decline in overtaking opportunities.
MotoGP is set to introduce new regulations in 2027, including 850cc engines, restrictions on aero devices, and outlawing ride height devices, aimed at improving safety and the on-track spectacle. Melandri expressed regret about not being Valentino Rossi’s teammate, as they had been competitive since their childhood.
