The radio is coming to MotoGP and will be a reality from 2025. This Monday’s tests at Misano served as proof of that future communication between pilots and race management. As confirmed by ‘Motorsport.com’, MotoGP sponsor company Dorna called a meeting last Thursday to confirm the technology from 2025.
Not in that year when pilots can talk about race management. The second phase will open in 2026 where the system, this time, will be bidirectional and pilots can respond to their team via radio. After that, it will be searched the pilot and the wall team can also communicate.
Different opinions on the grid
After the tests at the Marco Simoncelli circuit, many drivers are in favor of radio communication with the team management, while there are also a large number with complaints about the new technological revolution. Aleix Espargaroafter putting it to the test at Misano, gave his opinion in favor of the new system. “I was one of the pilots who put the most pressure on Dorna for its introduction. The sooner it is ready, the better it is for the show. In some circuits it will be difficult to speak, but you have to get used to new technologies,” he said.
MotoGP radio has plans to turn the system into a new two-way format, connecting team management with its own riders. The Italian ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia He wasn’t too favorable, as he stressed that “we already have all the possible information on the track.” “I am not in favor of that“, he maintained.
“I think I’ll get fined every race; I won’t use any of that. I tried the system and it hits you to the bone. By just spending 30 seconds with your fingers on it, it starts to hurt, imagine driving for 40 minutes. It doesn’t make sense, so they will fine me.”recognized the Italian, who was outraged by the new technology.
Everything indicates, therefore, that the radio system will be implemented from 2025. Dorna has been working for years on a technological revolution that, without a doubt, is feasible mark the before and after in MotoGP, with the aim of providing more communication between the team and the drivers, in addition to benefiting the ‘show’ of the competition.
Source: La Verdad
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