When it comes to the Dutch Grand Prix, MotoGP officials have made a rule change in the recent controversy over vulnerable safety.
MotoGP officials have banned pit shot devices. After recent security issues, it’s become clear that startups are incredibly risky. Catalan Grand Prix.
This was not the only decision that the authorities tried to improve the safety of drivers MotoGP also tried an F1-style starting grid. To create more gaps between drivers, thus avoiding dangerous starts.
What are your thoughts on MotoGP’s latest safety rule change?
In addition to the restrictions on the height of the device, the rows of the grid are separated by three meters
But there are concerns that recent startup cases may not make much difference, even after the decision is announced.
And after what Francesco Bagnaia Yesterday he saw during the sprint in the Netherlands, he stressed that their decision will have no effect.
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Francesco Bagnaia suggests pothole ban won’t improve driver safety
Speaking after the Dutch sprint yesterday, Francesco Bagnaia was asked by GP1 whether the new rule change introduced in Asean has improved safety in the starting procedures.
Bagnaia said the removal of the pit-shot device would slow down starts, but also create more of a window for riders to try and push for a strong start, leaving them open to risk.
“In my opinion, it’s not safer this way, it’s true, you start slowly over time, but there’s a lot of margin to do well, and in fact everyone tries to make a better start.”
“Today I saw Quattararo approaching the first braking point and I thought, ‘If he makes one little mistake, he will crash another two or three times’. So no, it’s not safe for me this way.”
Clearly, Bagnaya is less concerned about the long-term safety implications of well removals that will not achieve their goals.
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MotoGP officials must continue to monitor driver safety issues
The recent safety concerns exposed earlier this season have certainly been a cause for concern, with drivers taking more risks.
Even all the criticism aimed at Freedom media to try to F1-ise MotoGPThere is an argument that it can greatly improve driver safety.
But maybe it’s time MotoGP riders are finally united So they can present a stronger, more united front to the authorities when big decisions are made.
Hopefully, driver safety will eventually be addressed through decisions that can have a long-term positive impact on the sport.
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