Ahead of the race weekend at the Mandalika circuit, the hottest topic in the premier class paddock was undoubtedly the new format that will characterize MotoGP starting from the 2027 season. The upcoming regulatory overhaul features two distinct qualifying sessions where all 22 riders will be forced to push to their absolute limits for just 15 minutes, determining both the Sprint starting grid and the top 12 spots advancing directly to Q2.
The intense physical and mental demands prompted prominent figures like Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta to warn that racing careers will inevitably shorten due to the relentless stress and risks involved in every single grand prix weekend. While Pedro Acosta emphasized that riders are human beings and not racing machines, his absence from critical meetings drew a pointed response from reigning star Francesco Bagnaia, who revealed that only four riders bothered to attend the Safety Commission gathering.
"If instead of four there had been twenty of us, we could have influenced the decision. But with so few, it is very difficult," Francesco Bagnaia stated, pointing out the collective weakness of the rider grid when facing major regulatory changes imposed by the championship organizers.
Pedro Acosta defended his choice to skip the safety meetings, citing an overwhelming schedule and mounting fatigue. The young KTM standout argued that the championship needs to slow down rather than pile on more commitments, reminding stakeholders that athletes require proper mental and physical recovery time.
"I don't go because there's no time. We always have more things to do and more and more stress, and I think we should go in the opposite direction; slow down a bit and remember that the rider needs to calm down," explained Pedro Acosta during the media sessions in Indonesia.
On a different note, Jorge Martin expressed satisfaction regarding the abolition of Sunday morning's warm-up session, which will likely grant competitors a more relaxed approach ahead of the main Grand Prix race. However, speaking to journalists and as highlighted by FormulaPassion, Jorge Martin echoed Marc Marquez's sentiment that the primary hurdle remains the lack of solidarity among the riders themselves.
"I completely agree with Marc. That's just how it is. We can't do anything about it until we are, let's say, united. It's not that I like the calendar or not. I'm curious, and it will be interesting. But I have the feeling that they don't even ask us for an opinion. It would be nice if the organization showed a little bit of interest in the riders," Jorge Martin concluded.
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