MotoGP promoter Dorna has shut down “utterly unfounded” rumours suggesting Moto2 and Moto3 might be relegated to a secondary position sooner or later.
Marc Marquez’s celebration of his seventh MotoGP title in Japan uncovered a technique conceived by the promoters at first of the season, however one which was not communicated to the followers instantly.
The thought is to separate premier-class achievements from championships received in decrease classes, thus elevating the profile of MotoGP.
The change led to considerations that Moto2 and Moto3 would possibly lose visibility, face shorter calendars, or turn into help occasions just like Formulation 1’s junior collection.
Nonetheless, Ezpeleta has moved to make it clear that Moto2 and Moto3 will proceed to play a major position on grand prix weekends.
“I believe that everyone is aware of how essential Moto2 and Moto3 are to the world championship, and it’s most likely honest to repeat it extra usually, as a result of there appears to have been an enormous quantity of rumours in the previous few weeks,” mentioned Ezpeleta. “A few of which have impressed me.
“Like, ‘Wow, that’s a brand new one! You don’t hear that fairly often.’ Issues like not racing at each occasion, racing on Saturdays… I imply, utterly unfounded.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sports activities
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“We repeat constantly each behind closed doorways and to the followers how essential Moto2 and Moto3 are, and what an asset they’re to the championship.
“To have the celebs of the longer term identified and launched to the followers so rapidly too. Moto2 and Moto3 are, and can proceed to be, an intrinsic a part of the championship.
“In MotoGP as an ecosystem, we’re proud to say that no different motorsports property invests a lot into their pyramid, guaranteeing the game will get larger and greater and extra youngsters are practising the game. We’re very pleased with it.”
Ezpeleta confirmed that Moto2 and Moto3 paddocks will likely be moved to a separate location away from the MotoGP hospitality zone.
“There are, in fact, some issues that may occur behind the pitboxes, some preparations bodily within the paddock, which will even indicate investing into higher and extra equal amenities for Moto2 and Moto3 on-site, however that’s not going to alter what the followers see on monitor, the rider improvement, and seeing these youngsters step into the championship once they’re 17/18 and dealing their manner by the ladder into the highest class. That’s going to proceed to be there,” he mentioned.
Over the Japan weekend, there was confusion over how titles will likely be counted in bike racing going ahead.
In contrast to Formulation 2 and Formulation 3, Moto2 and Moto3 are world championships in their very own proper, and as such any titles received in these classes carry higher worth.
Maximo Quiles, CFMOTO Aspar Workforce, Valentin Perrone, Purple Bull KTM Tech3
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Responding to rumours, Ezpeleta categorically dominated out Moto2 and Moto3 titles being diluted by the promoters.
“World championships are world championships, and world titles are world titles,” Ezpeleta mentioned plainly.
“All those which have been granted will proceed counting, it’s simply the way you go across the wording and the specifics. There’s been a change in tendency due to how the championship has developed into what it’s now, larger than it’s ever been and extra essential, globally, than it’s ever been. Proper now it’s clear that riders in Moto3, their final goal is to get to MotoGP.
“Earlier than you’d have riders who have been very profitable in a single class and [did] not transfer into the bigger-capacity courses, however that’s not the truth now. It’s onerous to pinpoint a yr the place that stopped.
“Moto2 and Moto3 should not simply feeder courses, they’re world championships which might be a part of the Grand Prix international championship.”
MotoGP will endure a significant overhaul in 2027, with present 1000cc engines being changed by 850cc models and ride-height gadgets getting utterly banned.
Ezpeleta additionally teased “thrilling” adjustments to the junior courses to cut back the efficiency hole between Moto2 and Moto3 bikes.
“We’ve got some thrilling bulletins coming quickly earlier than the top of the yr. It’s no secret we’ve been taking a look at adjustments and evolution to Moto3 particularly. When you look proper now, extra a mathematical evaluation, with the brand new age limits and the way tall youngsters are getting these days – apart from myself – you’ll be able to see there’s a consideration that must be made for Moto3.
“I might say that the hole between Moto2 and MotoGP might be the place we wish it to be, however the hole between Moto2 and Moto3 somewhat too huge.
“There’s some thrilling information coming sooner or later. It’s focused at making the game larger, and making Moto3 and Moto2 higher, and making extra alternatives for youths around the globe – whether or not it’s on this paddock or others around the globe in nationwide collection. We take that into very excessive consideration.
“As we make investments into MotoGP and the game and making the celebs of MotoGP larger, that doesn’t exclude that we’ll proceed to spend money on the opposite courses for his or her presence within the paddock to be higher, for it to be extra equal, to boost the requirements throughout the grand prix championship.”
