MotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP

Holeshot devices banned from Assen, grid layout to change from Germany

A new GPC confirms some regulation changes set to come into force soon

MotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks grid layout from German GP

MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix.The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea.Read Also:MotoGPAcosta points out the major flaw in MotoGP's ...Keep reading

MotoGP rolls out immediate front holeshot device ban, tweaks grid layout from German GP

MotoGP has banned front holeshot devices with immediate effect, while grid spacing will be expanded from next month’s German Grand Prix.The series had been weighing up a ban on front holeshot devices going into last weekend’s Czech GP having trialled tests during practice – with riders’ split over the idea.Read Also:MotoGPPedro Acosta calls for instant ban of both ...Keep reading

MotoGP makes ride height device ban immediate after crashes

MotoGP's governing body the Grand Prix Commission has moved to ban front ride height devices effective immediately.That decision is one of a number of changes called for by riders following the Turn 1 crash at Barcelona last month that has effectively ended Johann Zarco's 2026 season.Originally set to be implemented at the end of the season anyway, alongside the removal of rear ride height devices as well, the ban has been brought forward to thi…

MotoGP announces front holeshot ban, new grid and six bike limit

Front devices are gone from Assen, grid layouts are changing and manufacturers face a future cap on bike numbers.