Jorge Lorenzo reflects on how the 2014 MotoGP rule changes affected his battle with Marc Marquez ahead of the new 2027 MotoGP rules.
After retiring from MotoGP at the end of the 2019 season, George Lorenzo He has returned to the paddock on a few occasions, but is back in a new role in 2026.
Lorenzo played the role of Maverick Vinales’ performance coach, which saw him prepare the Spaniard for the upcoming championship.
However, by the end of 2026, New rules It will come into play for the 2027 season, when the engines will be changed to 850 cc, the ride height devices will be removed, the aerodynamics will be reduced and the tires will be changed from Michelin to Pirelli.
With these changes coming, Lorenzo reflected on how the rule change he experienced affected his ability on the track.
The 2014 rules have completely changed Lorenzo’s Yamaha
In the year In 2014, minor rule changes were made for the factory teams, which Lorenzo believes had a significant impact on his fight. Mark Marquez.
The factory team’s engine allocation was reduced from 12 to five, fuel tanks from 24 liters to 20 litres, Bridgestone only offered medium and hard compound tyres.
Despite these changes compared to the 2013 season, when Lorenzo battled with Marquez until the final lap, he failed to make a championship run in 2014.
Marquez continues to dominate the season. Honda And he won 13 races, compared to Lorenzo’s two victories Yamaha.
In discussion with the official channels of MotoGP, at Sports worldLorenzo said, “People outside the paddock, the fans, can’t understand that a small change in the rules or in the bike, a small detail that doesn’t suit the rider, can change everything.
“In this environment, where everyone is the best, the small details are very important. I remember when I was at Yamaha in 2014, a year ago, I fought Marc Marquez for the championship. I was very strong, but the rules changed, they made stronger tires, they reduced the fuel by two liters, and the bike changed completely.
“Maybe it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it changed a lot for me. At the beginning of the season my results were very bad.”
Could 2027 rule changes shake up MotoGP?
As mentioned earlier, new rules will be played for the 2027 MotoGP World Championship, more than the 2014 changes that Lorenzo faced.
For the past four years, Ducati have led the series, with Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin and Marquez securing the title. The Italian manufacturer is expected to continue their dominance in 2026, but this may change in 2027.
It is expected to see the new rules Drivers 2.5 seconds slower Instead of the current MotoGP machines, many hope it will bring better racing.
with ‘Rumor’ that Ducati will have problems with their 2027 machineThe MotoGP pecking order could change next season.
