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MotoGP winglets: what they do and why they divide opinion
From early experimental solutions to tighter controls, here’s how aerodynamic appendages changed the MotoGP prototype.
3 September 2026 1 min read 20 views
Winglets are small aerodynamic appendages that increase front-end load and help the bike stay stable under hard acceleration. In MotoGP, they emerged as a technical step to improve grip, braking and wheelie control.
Their spread pushed the championship to introduce stricter rules on size and safety. Today the goal is to balance innovation and spectacle, limiting aerodynamic excess without stopping prototype development.