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MotoGP increases grid spacing from German GP following crash

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

MotoGP increases grid spacing from German GP following crash

Summary

MotoGP teams have decided to increase the distance between rows on the starting grid ahead of the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring on June 12. This decision follows a multi-rider crash during the Catalan Grand Prix that severely injured Johann Zarco. The new spacing will add four meters between rows to enhance safety at race starts. In addition, a ban on ride-height devices at the start will take effect from the British Grand Prix in mid-August. A test of this revised procedure will take place at Brno in two weeks, with the outcome set for review by the Grand Prix Commission.

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Status Watch

•Increased grid spacing of four meters begins at Sachsenring on June 12.
•Measure is a response to a crash at the Catalan GP involving Johann Zarco.
•A test of the revised procedure will occur at Brno in two weeks.
•Ban on ride-height devices to take effect at British Grand Prix in August.
•Discussions included MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group and Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association.

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MotoGP teams have agreed to increase the distance between the rows on the starting grid from the upcoming German Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned. The measure comes in response to the multi-rider crash that occurred at Turn 1 of the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit during the first restart of the Catalan Grand Prix, from which Johann Zarco has yet to fully recover. The Frenchman suffered a ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com