The Grand Prix Commission has announced a series of regulation changes that will take effect immediately and over the coming seasons.
Starting with this weekend’s Dutch TT at Assen, holeshot devices will be banned from MotoGP competition. The devices, designed to lower motorcycles during race starts, were already set to be removed under future regulations, but the ban has now been brought forward.
Further changes will arrive from the German Grand Prix, with increased spacing on the starting grid across all classes. Riders will now line up four metres apart instead of three, while the distance between rows will increase from nine metres to twelve metres in an effort to improve safety during race starts.
Looking further ahead, new regulations for 2028 will officially limit manufacturers to a maximum of six bikes on the grid. This means factories will be permitted to supply no more than two satellite teams in addition to their own operation, provided at least five manufacturers are competing in the championship.
The changes mark another significant step in MotoGP’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and shape the future of the sport.