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MotoGP confirms changes reducing bike availability and track time from 2027

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

MotoGP confirms changes reducing bike availability and track time from 2027

Summary

MotoGP manufacturers have announced plans to limit each rider to one motorcycle during practice sessions starting in 2027. This change will accompany a reduction in overall track time throughout race weekends. These decisions stem from discussions at the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) meeting in Balaton Park, aimed at reducing costs for manufacturers and teams. The modifications are pending formal drafting and must be approved by the Grand Prix Commission. While these shifts seek to streamline practices and operations, internal opinions within the MSMA vary regarding their effectiveness.

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Status Watch

•Riders will have only one bike in practice from 2027.
•Track time will be shortened across the weekend.
•These changes are intended to reduce costs for teams.
•The proposals need approval from the Grand Prix Commission.
•Some MSMA members express doubts about the proposed effectiveness.

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What they're saying

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MotoGP manufacturers have confirmed their intention to remove one of the two bikes currently available to each rider during practice sessions from 2027 onwards, while also shortening track time across the weekend, Motorsport.com has learned. Pending the formal drafting and official ratification of the agreements reached at the latest Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) meeting in ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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MotoGP manufacturers have confirmed plans to remove one of the two bikes currently available to each rider during practice from 2027, while also shortening track time across the weekend, Autosport has learned. Pending the formal drafting and official ratification of the agreements reached at the latest Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) meeting in Balaton Park, everything is in ...Keep reading
— Autosport