Paolo Bonora says MotoGP using hybrid engines like Formula 1 is ‘out of the question’.

The decision to switch to hybrid engines in Formula 1 was made in line with global sustainability trends and to increase energy efficiency.

But the idea of ​​MotoGP following in the footsteps of Formula 1 has been rejected by a prominent member of the team. Aprilia Racing team.

Paolo Bonora reveals that there is a lot of ‘F1 influence’ in MotoGP

With Formula 1 moving forward with hybrid engines in its cars, it is expected that all motorsports will follow suit in the near future.

However, Aprilia Racing Team Manager Paolo Bonora shut down any speculation in an interview. dailyBut he admits that his own brand needs a boost to Formula 1 with new technology.

Bonora said, “No, there is no place for that, on a racing motorcycle, every gram and position counts – a hybrid MotoGP bike is out of the question.

He added: “There is a lot of F1 influence on our motorcycles these days, especially with the Prius, which is the first to use methods and processes from that sector.

“Massimo (Rivola) focused on this, mainly in the air, looking for the effect of the ground when the bike leans up, and then looking for the mathematical analysis of Elena Desia and the communication between all the members of the pit crew at the same time with the headset microphones.”

The new 2027 MotoGP regulations have been confirmed

Although MotoGP wants to go down the path of hybrid engines has been dismissed, there is a new set. Confirmed rules for 2027 Season.

Over the past 15 seasons, MotoGP has switched from 800cc engines to 1000cc engines at the end of the 2011 season. However, for 2027, the engine capacity will be increased to 850 cc. When it goes down, it decreases again.

As well as a change in engine capacity for the 2027 season, there will also be changes to aerodynamic rules and ride-height and bore devices will be banned.

MotoGP manufacturers are working hard for the 2026 season, in preparation for the new regulations in 2027, a limited number of driver announcements will be made.