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MotoGP’s Director of Technology Corrado Cecchinelli explains how Stability control reduces highsides – and why Traction control was not enough.
MotoGP’s Director of Technology, Corrado Cecchinelli, confirms that the new Stability control system is effectively reducing the risk of highside incidents in the sport.
Introduced last season, Stability control aims to prevent a specific type of highside by managing slide control through the standard ECU.
Cecchinelli states that while the system may not prevent all crashes, data shows it is actively working and not just a passive feature within the software.
Manufacturers are supportive of Stability control, indicating its perceived value in enhancing safety measures for riders.
The system complements existing Traction control by addressing different phenomena, such as slides without spinning like the incident involving Francesco Bagnaia in Barcelona.
Stability control is crucial for scenarios where Traction control alone may not effectively intervene, ensuring better control and safety for MotoGP riders.
