A few days ago the GP Commission issued a statement in which it outlined the guidelines of the technical regulations that will come into force from 2027. A regulation that has not been completely closed because within the World Championship Manufacturers Association, MSMA, They Continue discussing some details.
In recent months, some details have been leaked, such as the use of 100% non-fossil fuel, the reduction in displacement, the analysis of aerodynamics or the elimination of the motorcycle’s height variation systems . These points and other details were explained today in the press conference called by Dorna, the International Motorcycle Federation and the World Championship Teams Association.
Engine:
The engine displacement of the MotoGP category will be reduced from 1000cc to 850cc. The maximum diameter of the cylinders will be reduced from 81mm to 75mm. Engines will be mandatory 4-stroke tetracylindrical.
Concessions:
Manufacturers who competed in 2026 will begin the 2027 season in scenario B. The rankings will be revised mid-season in 2027 based only on early 2027 season results. D. Their rankings will also be changed midway through the 2027 season, based on the first half of the 2027 season.
Number of machines:
Each pilot will have a maximum of 6 engines throughout the season; 7 engines per season in case of 21 or 22 races. Manufacturers in category D concessions may continue to use two additional engines per driver per season.
GPS:
GPS data for all drivers will be made available to all teams at the end of each session.
Minimum weight:
The weight of the motorcycle in the MotoGP™ category will be 153 kg; the current minimum is 157 kg.
Suspensions:
No height-changing devices of any kind are permitted, including holeshot devices activated only for the start of the race.
Fuel tank:
Fuel tank capacity will be reduced to 20 liters for GP races and a maximum of 11 liters will be allowed for Sprint.
Reduction of aerodynamic surfaces:
The maximum permissible width of the upper part of the fairing will be reduced from 600 mm to 550 mm; the maximum rear height will be reduced from 1250 mm to 1150 mm; the most forward point of the front fairing (dome) will be moved to the rear by 50 mm.
Homologation of aerodynamic surfaces:
Any aerodynamic component behind the rider must be homologated as part of the ‘Aero Body’. Manufacturers will make one update per season.
fuel and oil:
The use of 100% fuel of unrefined origin is confirmed from 2027. The FIM, together with the MSMA and MotoGP fuel suppliers, will clarify all the technical details through the TWG1 working group, which includes representatives of Dorna and IRTA, starting in May 2024.
DORNA’s five-year contract with the factories present in its championship expires in 2026, so it’s time to update the regulations for the next stage. The debate on this update began, according to the FIM president, two years ago; according to DORNA, it makes one. The exponential increase in MotoGP benefits has led DORNA and the FIM to propose a reduction in benefits for the period from 2027 to 2031.
The ultimate goal of the new regulations is to “make MotoGP safer, more entertaining and more sustainable”, emphasized Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna.
If 850 cc is chosen as the displacement of the future MotoGP, this is because it is a cylinder capacity given by the MSMA, that is, by the builders. There is no official version, but it may be to avoid giving an advantage to the manufacturers present during the 800 cc era. Neither Aprilia nor KTM competed in MotoGP at the time.
The power that will be lost in the future 850 cc compared to the current 1000 cc will be seen when the engines physically exist, but engineers estimate that no more than 30 HP of the current 280/300 HP will be left.
And about the lap times, the dynamics of the new bike is quite different from the current one, it depends on the track, but the engineers have calculated that the 850 cc will be 1-2 seconds slower than now.
Freeze current evolution due to cost issues
It also seems clear that the evolution of the current MotoGP 1000 will be frozen due to the question of costs and deadlines, but from when and in what way is something that is still being debated within the MSMA. Honda has been the dissenting voice, but we’re told their stance is changing. The evolution of current engines is expected to freeze in 2026.
It will also be the perfect time for new brands to come to MotoGP as all manufacturers will start with a new engine. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna, assured that more than one brand has informed him of their interest in entering MotoGP. As always, the name that resonates the most is BMW.
Source: La Verdad
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