Moto GP test - Portimao

[weeksy]

That Yamaha rear wing is fucking ridiculous

Someone has to draw the line soon... it's going to be like those Japanese custom cars and bikes you see with spoilers everywhere.

[mangocrazy]

I really think Dorna should grow a pair and change the rules with effect from Jan 1st 2024 that aero devices are banned. It's becoming an expensive arms race, it's demonstrably inhibiting close racing and it's making the bikes too fast for a lot of the circuits they're racing on.

I'm not saying it would be easy to frame the rules, but that's what Dorna are paid to do. There could be exceptions for parts like the rear wheel scoops that are mainly to cool the tyre, and brake ducts would be allowed if they have no aero influence, but we're heading down the path of F1 and I don't think too many people want that.

[weeksy]

I really think Dorna should grow a pair and change the rules with effect from Jan 1st 2024 that aero devices are banned. It's becoming an expensive arms race, it's demonstrably inhibiting close racing and it's making the bikes too fast for a lot of the circuits they're racing on.

I'm not saying it would be easy to frame the rules, but that's what Dorna are paid to do. There could be exceptions for parts like the rear wheel scoops that are mainly to cool the tyre, and brake ducts would be allowed if they have no aero influence, but we're heading down the path of F1 and I don't think too many people want that.

Still not having the 'cool the tyre' thing.... the rider can do that by going slower at the right times