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Bagnaia: New tyre pressure rule making MotoGP “unsafe”
Starting from the British GP, MotoGP implemented a stricter enforcement of the rule regarding tyre pressures after several teams were found to have run below the recommended minimum set by Michelin last year. This rule mandates that riders must maintain the minimum front (1.88 bar) and rear (1.7 bar) pressures for at least 50% of a grand prix and 30% of a sprint race. While the rule was introduced for safety reasons, riders have criticized it as it affects grip, braking performance, and overtaking opportunities. Francesco Bagnaia from Ducati Team expressed concerns about the rule’s safety implications and how it changes race strategy. Currently, penalties for breaking the rule on tyre pressures start with a warning, but long-term consequences may include disqualification or time penalties. Two riders, Maverick Vinales and Dani Pedrosa, have already received warnings for violating the new rule. The VR46 team is reportedly open to signing a top MotoGP rider as their talent pipeline is running low.
Source: motorsport
