A failed push to introduce a special rule for MotoGP races at Le Mans and similar tracks has led to fresh disquiet from riders over the effectiveness of the series’ safety commission.A suggestion had been made to limit the use of ride height devices – which will be banned in 2026 – on the opening lap at specific venues on safety grounds.The issue was raised due to the nature of the Le Mans circuit’s high-speed first turn, a corner where the amount of front brake pressure needed to release the devices that lower and lock the front and rear suspension of modern MotoGP bikes isn’t always applied – which can in turn then lead to a dangerous loss of control.Silverstone and Phillip Island are two …
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Author: Simon Patterson
