In the wake of recent issues with the MotoGP calendar, Carlo Pernat believes the independent media should follow the same approach as Formula 1.
A lot since you bought the brand MotoGP fans criticized the independent media For their approach to making changes as they feel they are trying to ‘F1-ise’ the sport too much.
Those in Freedom media defended using F1 insights. To try and improve MotoGP, he points out that it makes sense to follow a successful model.
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But in recent weeks, amid concerns surrounding rider safety, MotoGP officials and the independent media have come under fire for not taking action.
Interestingly, Carlo Pernat MotoGP believes one of the key safety issues it faces is related to the calendar, and an F1-style change should be implemented soon.
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Carlo Pernat believes part of the MotoGP calendar needs a ‘rethink’ amid serious safety concerns.
to speak Gazzetta dello SportCarlo Pernat says MotoGP needs to reduce the number of sprints, making them as infrequent as those in the Formula 1 calendar.
Pernat said running every race weekend puts drivers at risk of injury and possibly depriving fans of a chance to see their favorite riders during Sunday’s race.
You can’t do 44 starts. This world championship is more valuable than the previous three. We have to rethink the sprint race. We have to look at Formula 1 in this regard.
“To do six, seven: it will mean something different … because when you crash on Saturday and already, maybe three or four strong drivers will not start the next day. The public has paid the ticket, then the show?”
Pernat also urged MotoGP riders to come together and cooperate to be better served by MotoGP officials and have more leverage in negotiations.
“The riders need to form a union and put their cards on the table. Just like the producers and everybody else.”
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MotoGP has confirmed that the Aragon Grand Prix will take place in 2027.
Many of the changes and A proposal by Liberty Media was not received. Well, as fans, riders and commentators all believe they have the wrong approach.
Many warned Liberty Media does not take driver safety seriously. As some people in MotoGP thought, and this warning is hardly fair.
Liberty Media wants MotoGP riders to be like F1 drivers Due to team and rider dissatisfaction with their upcoming trade deal, not much progress has been made.
As time goes on, Liberty Media must realize that they have invested in a racing league different from Formula 1 and that their one-size-fits-all approach cannot continue.
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