The FIM could decide to change the MotoGP rules in 2026, making elements of current bikes illegal. Aprilia and Honda will be the most affected by this.

FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) wants to impose itself on MotoGPfrom the same year 2026, Decisions that can disrupt prototype development plans From all manufacturers participating in the Premier category. And that is Asserting pilot safety reasons -especially in the case of a fall-, They are going to ban aerodynamic appendages on both sides of the seat of a motorcycle.

apriliaI’m looking for a solution to improve the performance of RS-GP. First introduced at Silverstone During the British Grand Prix at the end of May. And seeing the good results, Honda “copied” an Italian “invention”. These wings were also used in the Valencia test following the Valencia Community Grand Prix. The test will set the stage for manufacturers to launch prototypes into the trucks they will compete on in 2026.

According to Motorsport, the new text of the technical regulations emphasizes “the part of the motorcycle between 800mm and 500mm forward of the vertical line that touches the rear edge of the tire”. When viewed from above, it must not exceed a conical area between 450mm and 500mm wide in front of the vertical line tangent to the rear edge of the rear tire.Excluding running boards/brackets and exhaust pipe caps, which fit within a 20 mm offset from the outside surface of the exhaust pipe. ”

The same medium also resonates Some rumors indicate that Ducati is the promoter of this controversial measurefrom Borgo Panigale, Worried about Aprilia’s growth. If this change becomes official, it will turn the MotoGP paddock upside down. Manufacturers need to explore new formulations to optimize airflow.