Dorna and the world motorcycle association FIM recently announced far-reaching changes. The minimum age limits are to be gradually raised over the next two years. In the Moto3 a rider can only enter from 16 to 18.
The MotoGP officials hope that this will result in more driving discipline and consideration on the track, as the drivers come to the motorcycle world championship with more experience and maturity.
Speaking at his Spanish media, Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez said it’s a good news for motorcycling change.
“From my point of view, it’s a good change. After everything that happened this year, it was time to change something.” Marquez said.
“It’s true that I may not be the right driver to say that. Because I got into the motorcycle world championship myself when I was 15 and moved up to MotoGP when I was 20, as one of the youngest back then.
“But now the tendency is that if you are not yet in MotoGP at the age of 20, you are not a good rider. And that’s not true. Some drivers simply need more time than others. Moving the age limits means everyone will be better prepared and more mature.” Marquez added.
The accidents in which Jason Dupasquier, Hugo Millan and Dean Berta Vinales were killed occurred in the middle of the road Bulk.
It is clear to everyone that such incidents cannot be completely ruled out. Measures such as the new minimum age limits or smaller starting fields should help to keep their probability as low as possible. Not all riders are completely convinced that they really help.
“It is certainly better for safety. But I don’t know if it will solve all of the problems. The main problem is the driving discipline in the small classes.” Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi said.
“I think it’s more important that the drivers behave well when they are out on the track and follow the instructions of the race management.” Rossi added.
