MotoGP Targets Ride‑Height Device Ban at Silverstone Starts
Race direction is moving to curb ride‑height launch devices at Silverstone and Phillip Island, citing rider safety after concerns at Le Mans, sparking a heated tech‑vs‑safety clash.
MotoGP race direction is pressing teams toward a targeted ban on ride‑height launch devices at selected starts, with Silverstone and Phillip Island at the forefront. Rider complaints after a near‑miss at Le Mans have convinced officials that the start zone is too volatile for the extra mechanical advantage these devices provide. Ride‑height devices, small hydraulic platforms that raise the rear wheel at the lights, let riders launch with more grip and quicker acceleration.
