MotoGP riders are discussing the future of the sport's governance structure, in addition to discussions about new season planning and safety issues. Regulations starting from 2027, pre-race preparation procedures, and topics such as tire pressure are on the agenda. These developments raise questions about how rider representation and decision-making mechanisms will be shaped.
Disputes Over Representation in MotoGP Management
The organizational structure of the MotoGP sport and the rights of riders are constantly debated topics. There are views that the organization of the sport and the cooperation between manufacturers and teams should prioritize rider interests. In this context, the existence of a forum where all Grand Prix riders could convene is debated. This forum would allow riders to participate directly in MotoGP. However, the sufficiency of the organization in inviting riders to official safety commission meetings is questioned.
Being the president of an association would be absolutely interesting for me. Such a union is very important and many riders have been demanding it for a long time.
New Season Planning and Preparation Procedures
The new race calendar for MotoGP starting from 2027 includes two important elements. Among these are the removal of the subsequent qualifying sessions and practice sessions on Sundays. These types of changes increase riders' concerns about how pre-race preparation procedures will be managed. It is stated that the decision-making mechanism for these procedures is usually carried out by the riders. This leads to reflections on the direction in which the role of riders in the sport's governance will be shaped.
Rider Representation Rights and New Roles
Views differ regarding what the extent of riders' representation authority in the MotoGP sport should be. There are views that the organization of the sport and the cooperation between manufacturers and teams should prioritize rider interests. In this context, the existence of a forum where all Grand Prix riders could convene is debated. This forum would allow riders to participate directly in MotoGP. However, the sufficiency of the organization in inviting riders to official safety commission meetings is questioned.
I missed Honda very much regarding the development process of both riding and motorcycle development after the injury. Therefore, I want to ride and have fun this year and next. But in the future, one should never say.
The Potential Role of Aleix Espargaro
Discussions are being held regarding a potential presidential role in MotoGP. It is thought that this role could be an ideal candidate, given the riders' experience and knowledge. It is anticipated that such a position would consume a significant portion of the riders' time. Therefore, it is stated that it would not be possible to follow an entire race there.
For me, my family is the most important, and as long as I am a test rider, this role will take up a large part of my time, so I cannot imagine following the entire championship there.
Statements
Aleix Espargaro:
It would be absolutely interesting for me to be the chairman of an association. Such an association would be very important and has been demanded by many riders for a long time.
Aleix Espargaro:
After the injury, I missed Honda very much, both in terms of riding and involvement in the motorcycle's development process. Therefore, I want to ride and have fun this year and next. However, in the future, one should never say.
Aleix Espargaro:
For me, my family is the most important, and as long as I am a test rider, this role will take up a large part of my time, so I cannot imagine following the entire championship there.
Rankings
- Aleix Espargaro, 32nd in the 2026 MotoGP season (Repsol Honda Team).
- Archive: Race at Honda Espargaro Circuit (October 6, 2026)
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