MotoGP is already anticipating major changes for the future with engine regulations that will come into force in 2027. In this context, the premier class will see its engine displacement go from 1 cc to 000 cc. Carlos Ezpeleta, a key member of Dorna, addressed this topic by setting out the intermediate steps and the objectives targeted by these adjustments… Because we are after all only in 850, a year that demonstrates that the concessions to the regulations validated last year have not changed much the sad fate of the two Japanese manufacturers still involved…
Carlos Ezpeleta explained that, to facilitate this transition to 850 cc engines, Dorna plans to freeze engine development from the start of the 2025 season until the end of 2026. However, a proposal that has received final approval from the manufacturers. This freeze on engines mainly concerns manufacturers who do not benefit from concessions, which means that Honda and Yamaha could continue to develop their engines due to their dealer status.
According to Ezpeleta, this measure aims to " giving manufacturers the opportunity to focus on new engines for 2027. » By focusing on reducing power and displacement, Dorna seeks to create a more balanced competitive environment and encourage brands to invest in new sustainable and competitive technologies.
Carlos Ezpeleta: “ This is a way to give MotoGP manufacturers the opportunity to focus on new engines »
He compares the move to the 2020 freeze on engine development, an initiative put in place to counter the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this time, the goal is to prepare for a new era for the sport.
Ezpeleta also emphasized on motosan the importance of such a strategy for MotoGP, saying: " This is a very good strategy, a way to give manufacturers the opportunity to focus on the new engines and motorcycles that will be developed by 2027. » For him, this engine freeze is a key step in the evolution of the discipline and he hopes that the manufacturers will soon approve this proposal.
Dorna seems pleased with the direction the new regulations are taking. The changes are aimed at maintaining competitive balance, reducing costs and giving teams the opportunity to prepare for a new era of MotoGP. As Carlos Ezpeleta, who are " This could be seen as a kind of preparation for the new rules, and it is hoped that they will be given the green light soon. This should be good for the sport. » Especially for the 2025 and 2026 seasons during which Honda et Yamaha will be able to continue working on their current engine while the Europeans, starting with Ducati, will have to remain armed.
