The continuous evolution of Grand Prix motorcycle racing regulations has once again sparked intense discussions within the paddock, with Francesco Bagnaia emerging as one of the most vocal advocates for restructuring the weekend format. Amid ongoing debates regarding reduced practice times and the future of morning warm-up sessions, the factory rider sees a positive trajectory in upcoming rules while emphasizing the need to retain critical track time before lights out.
As a regular attendee of the Safety Commission meetings, the star rider for the Ducati squad shed light on the atmosphere behind closed doors when championship executives, including Carmelo Ezpeleta, met with competitors in Motegi to discuss the sport's future direction. According to reports from Motosan.es, the Italian rider exposed a striking reality regarding the alarmingly low attendance of fellow riders in crucial forums dedicated to shaping safety policies and technical regulations.
Addressing the closed-door summit, Francesco Bagnaia expressed astonishment at the lack of commitment from his grid peers who routinely skip these vital gatherings. As reported by Motosan.es, he highlighted the stark lack of collective representation: «There were four of us; the others never come.» This dynamic exposes a clear divide between those willing to invest time into regulatory discussions and those who simply inherit the decisions made by authorities.
Despite acknowledging that the margin to heavily alter pre-determined blueprints was limited, the Italian rider maintains that the incoming format is a step forward for the championship. With the introduction of split qualifying sessions designed independently for both the sprint and the full Grand Prix, engineers and riders will be forced to maximize every single minute of track action to dial in their machines under immense pressure.
Nevertheless, despite praising the overall shift toward streamlined schedules, Francesco Bagnaia firmly insists that Carmelo Ezpeleta and series organizers must reconsider completely abolishing the Sunday morning warm-up session. For the premier class contender, heading straight into a high-stakes Grand Prix without any prior laps on race day poses unnecessary risks regarding tire behavior and rider confidence.
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