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The acceptance by riders that the grid change implemented by the new regulation improves safety is attracting attention. While it is stated that this revision was introduced following recent start crashes at Barcelona and Balaton Park, some pilots emphasize that the safety-focused approach is correct despite limiting overtaking opportunities.
Although the initial starts under the new regulation were relatively clean, there was little change in drivers' positions during the first laps due to the increased distance between grid spots and ranks. This suggests that one of the reasons for a race might be the reduction in opportunities to gain position at the start. Furthermore, the narrow track layout of the Sachsenring circuit and limited overtaking opportunities made the effects of the new grid arrangement more apparent.
Safety-Focused Assessments
Drivers evaluated the situation by stating that the change was implemented solely for safety purposes. The grid revision began after the crashes experienced in the recent period. Therefore, pilots emphasized that the fundamental motivation for the changes stemmed from safety.
Tech3 KTM rider Enea Bastianini commented on the new regulation: "> Probably better for safety but worse for overtaking. Because it was really difficult to overtake other riders. But looking back at what happened in the past, it is definitely better for safety."
Brad Binder, a factory KTM rider known for his aggressive starts, stated that the new regulation was not advantageous for him personally, but supported it from a safety perspective: "> For me, it is terrible because I can no longer overtake that many riders! Even if you get a good start, you can only gain one position, not two. It is definitely the right idea in terms of safety. We will see about performance over time."
Drivers' Different Views
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin stated that the change itself did not make a big difference but gave positive signals regarding safety: "> Honestly, I didn't feel any difference. I think we have more room to think and react when something happens. This is a good thing. Nothing happened on the first corner, so perhaps it is a really correct change."
Pedro Acosta, Binder's teammate, openly supported the new grid arrangement: "> This is definitely the safest application among the changes we made for safety. When you come to the first corner, there is only one rider next to you, maybe two... But there are five motorcycles around you. I think this is a good first step in the right direction."
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