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The FIM has announced that there will be a two-year engine freeze for all MotoGP manufacturers from the 2025 season.
The announcement mandates that each of the championship’s five manufacturers must stick to their 2025 engine specifications for the following season. This decision aims to cut down on engine development costs for the teams as the championship shifts its focus to the 2027 regulation changes. All manufacturers have unanimously agreed with the FIM’s ruling, meaning the engines submitted for the 2025 Thai Grand Prix will remain in use until the rule change. Teams will still be limited to eight engines per season, with Honda and Yamaha likely being exempt due to their current concessions status. The FIM has confirmed that changes to the engine spec can be allowed for safety and reliability reasons, as long as there is no performance enhancement. In a press release, the FIM stated that MotoGP engine specs will be frozen for 2026, ensuring all manufacturers use their 2025 specs the following year to control costs and ensure parity leading up to the 2027 regulations. Certain exceptions may be granted for safety or reliability issues, or lack of components, with the condition that no performance gains are achieved.