Against the backdrop of heated disagreements sparked by the new weekend format for the upcoming season, Marc Marquez believes that the riders will eventually come together in a formal commission to secure a stronger collective voice, drawing inspiration from Formula 1.
MotoGP and the FIM officially confirmed schedule changes for grand prix weekends that will take effect next season, introducing a dedicated qualifying session for sprint races. This update immediately exposed stark contrasts in opinions across the paddock.
While riders such as Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini view the fresh format as an interesting addition, others argue it will merely introduce unnecessary stress and elevated risk for competitors already operating at their absolute limits.
Speaking during the official press conference at Mandalika, the multi-time champion stated, “what is interesting is knowing what the objective of this change is, because for the riders it will simply be more demanding.” Despite his criticisms, he maintained a non-confrontational stance regarding the decision-making process.
Regardless of differing views on the sporting schedule, unanimous agreement persists throughout the entire grid regarding the lack of adequate representation and their failure to organize a unified body. In stark contrast, Formula 1 boasts the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), founded in 1961, which successfully looks after the collective interests of drivers under chairman Alexander Wurz.
Over the past three years, several attempts were made within the paddock to establish a similar organization, with Sylvain Guintoli even stepping up as the public face of the initiative. However, the project ultimately stalled when multiple riders deemed the potential operating costs unjustified.
With the weekend schedule compressed even further for the upcoming campaign, the absence of a unified collective voice among the championship's main protagonists has once again emerged as a recurring and critical topic of discussion.
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