Paolo Simoncelli, owner of the Sic58 Squadra Corse team, has fired a sharp critique at MotoGP's decision-makers, claiming that the Moto2 and Moto3 classes are becoming “increasingly invisible” despite delivering consistently spectacular and thrilling racing.
In a blog post on the team's official website, Sic58squadracorse.it, Simoncelli expressed his frustration after a long journey back from Aragon. He feels there is a systematic effort to downplay the role of MotoGP's support classes, whether through television coverage, social media presence, or funding. “Why do people keep trying, in every possible way, to ruin such a pure and simple spectacle?” he wrote with a touch of bitterness.
For him, Moto2 and Moto3 are the roots of motorcycle racing history. Simoncelli reminded fans that legends such as Nieto, Pons, and Biaggi once shone in the smaller classes before becoming icons. “If we start devaluing the world titles won in the 250 or 125 classes, what remains of this sport's history?” he asked rhetorically.
His sharpest criticism was aimed at the TV direction during the Moto3 race at Aragon. Simoncelli highlighted that the cameras only focused on the top four riders, while behind them, six or seven riders separated by just three seconds were engaged in epic battles. “It feels like they're trying to hide the most exciting part of these categories,” he said.
Simoncelli also pointed out the financial gap that hinders Moto2 and Moto3 teams from growing. He believes that greater financial support would help smaller teams become competitive and deliver quality entertainment. “They take the same risks, with fast bikes and little room for error,” he stressed, reminding that young riders risk everything at every corner.
Simoncelli's concerns are not unfounded. Amid MotoGP's growing dominance in the spotlight, the existence of Moto2 and Moto3 is often sidelined. Yet, it is from these classes that future stars like Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia emerged before rising to the premier class. If this trend continues, the sport risks losing its depth of history and the pipeline of talent that feeds its future.
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