A major shake-up is heading to the premier class as MotoGP prepares to switch to two distinct qualifying sessions starting from the 2027 season. This radical overhaul introduces a separate session on Fridays to determine the sprint race grid, fundamentally altering the traditional structure of a Grand Prix weekend.
The changes officially signal the end of traditional warm-up sessions, bringing an overall reduction in non-competitive practice time. The new weekend schedule features a 15-minute Friday sprint qualifying session and a revamped Q1 for the grand prix on Saturday morning, which will see the entire field out on the track at the exact same time.
According to insights from The-Race, this sweeping format change has immediately triggered intense discussions and division within the paddock, particularly regarding rider safety and workload. Under the previous setup, only a handful of riders had to push for a fast lap across multiple Friday and Saturday sessions, but the new dynamic forces all riders wanting a direct path into Q2 to push hard immediately after Friday's running.
MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stated that the format was initially proposed by the teams, and that management worked closely alongside teams and riders to arrive at the best possible format. Despite this claim, skepticism remains high among various team personnel regarding universal agreement across the grid.
Critics argue that the revamp leans heavily toward maximizing the showbusiness aspect of the weekend, potentially at the expense of pure sporting integrity. Furthermore, questions have been raised regarding the marginalization of supporting classes like Moto2 and Moto3 as organizers chase more unpredictable and dramatic racing action.
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