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MotoGP, the new weekend format could cut costs and increase uncertainty
The revised format aims to reduce operating expenses, but could make preparation and team strategy more difficult.
10 October 2026 1 min read 18 views
MotoGP’s new weekend format is designed to reduce operating costs and make team operations more efficient. However, changes to track time and priorities leave less room for testing and bike setup.
For riders, this could lead to more open and harder-to-read races. With fewer references gathered during the weekend, bike performance and tyre management could play an even greater role in deciding the Grand Prix result.