The MotoGP Grand Prix Commission has announced an immediate ban on front ride‑height devices, applying it to the upcoming Dutch TT weekend instead of the originally planned end‑of‑season rollout. The decision follows a high‑speed Turn 1 crash at Barcelona that forced Johann Zarco out of the 2026 season.
Riders tested the new setup during extra practice sessions at Brno, where most of the grid welcomed the change. Honda rider Luca Marini said the removal of the device should make the start‑line approach safer and expressed confidence that teams will adapt quickly. The commission’s safety meeting that evening confirmed the ban, citing rider feedback and the need to reduce the risk of similar incidents.
Alongside the device ban, the grid spacing between the first and fourth rows will increase from nine to twelve metres, a measure set to take effect from the German GP in July. A longer‑term rule will limit each factory to supplying no more than four bikes to satellite teams from 2028, curbing Ducati’s previous eight‑bike advantage. These steps aim to improve rider safety and level the competitive field.
