Ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend, Marc Marquez delivered a blunt and sharp response regarding MotoGP’s newly announced weekend format scheduled to take effect in 2027. The star Ducati rider openly questioned the primary motivation behind the overhaul, emphasizing that the incoming schedule will only place an even more grueling and demanding burden on the grid.
The official announcement unveiled ahead of the Mandalika weekend confirmed the addition of a brand-new qualifying session specifically designed to determine the grid for sprint races starting in 2027. This newly minted qualifying will take place on Friday for a duration of 15 minutes, immediately following a 45-minute FP1 and a 30-minute FP2 session. Meanwhile, traditional Grand Prix qualifying will remain on Saturday ahead of the afternoon sprint, though Sunday morning's warm-up session has now been completely scrapped from the timetable.
Addressing media gathered at the circuit, the Spanish rider did not hold back his frustrations regarding the lack of rider representation in high-level rule-making decisions. "Yeah, the thing is, it’s interesting to understand what the main goal is of that change, because for the rider it’s only more intense, more demanding," Marc Marquez explained on Thursday. "With the schedule, it’s enough. But we don’t decide. It is what it is, and we must shut up."
This dynamic mirrors previous controversies when MotoGP pushed through its sprint race proposals without detailed consensus from competitors, who still lack an official governing union to protect their collective interests. When asked if riders ought to hold ultimate authority on matters concerning safety and scheduling, he pointed to the harsh realities of the paddock hierarchy. "I mean, teams and organisation decide. So, you take it or you leave. It is what it is," he stated.
The sentiment found immediate backing from future stablemate Pedro Acosta, who warned that escalating physical and psychological demands will inevitably shorten professional careers. Reacting to the comment, Marc Marquez offered total endorsement. "I completely agree. My one is nearly done, but I completely agree with Pedro Acosta. It’s true." Meanwhile, championship contender Jorge Martin echoed similar grievances about management failing to properly consult the riders before implementing sweeping regulatory shifts.
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