MotoGP enacts immediate ban on front holeshot devices and grid spacing changes
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices effective immediately, following concerns over rider safety and complexity. The decision comes after evaluating trials at the recent Czech Grand Prix and amidst divided opinions among riders. The series will also implement a modification to grid spacing starting at the German Grand Prix, increasing the distance between riders from three to four meters. This move aims to enhance safety during race starts. The upcoming Dutch GP will see motorsport competition with only rear holeshot devices permitted, ahead of a future ban on both front and rear devices planned for 2027.
- •Front holeshot devices are banned with immediate effect in MotoGP.
- •Grid spacing increases from three to four meters starting at the German GP.
- •Trials of front holeshot devices raised safety concerns among riders.
- •Only rear holeshot devices will be allowed at the Dutch GP and beyond.
- •A cap of six riders per manufacturer will take effect from 2028.
- 4:50 PMAutosport — MotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks grid layout from German GP
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks grid layout from German GP
- 4:48 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP
"MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix. The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea. Read Also: MotoGPAcosta points out the major flaw in MotoGP's ...Keep reading
"MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix. The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea. Read Also: MotoGPPedro Acosta calls for instant ban of both ...Keep reading
"MotoGP has pushed through two major rule changes at short notice
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External links- AutosportJun 22, 2026, 4:50 PMMotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks grid layout from German GP
MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix. The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea. Read Also: MotoGPAcosta points out the major flaw in MotoGP's ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 4:48 PMMotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks grid layout from German GP
MotoGP has pushed through two major rule changes at short notice
- Motorsport.comJun 22, 2026, 4:48 PMMotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP
MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix. The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea. Read Also: MotoGPPedro Acosta calls for instant ban of both ...Keep reading
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