The countdown to the opening of the season in Qatar has already begun, but until our return to the Losail International Circuit, from March 8th to 10th, there is a lot of MotoGP to watch. The first standout event of the season goes to Gresini Racing MotoGP, with the Independent team being the first to display the colors of 2024, in their case the ones ready to be raced by their successful Marc Márquez – Álex Márquez lineup. That will be on Saturday, January 20th.
The action on the track and the pre-season tests begin with the Sepang Shakedown from February 1st to 3rd. This season is also a success, with Honda and Yamaha being able to have their racing riders test together with the newcomers and factory test riders. In the case of Honda, this includes the Independent LCR Team: newcomer Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) and long-time competitor Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR). How? The new concessions system has already come into effect. Next, we present the situation of each factory and what they receive, or not, at the beginning of 2024. The system will be reevaluated for the first time in the summer!
This is not the only important change in the regulations. A more sustainable era also begins now: starting in 2024, the fuel for all classes of Grand Prix must have at least 40% non-fossil origin. This was first announced in 2021, and 2024 is just the first step. By 2027, all fuels in all classes of Grand Prix must be 100% non-fossil origin.
All manufacturers in the premier categories have worked with their suppliers to develop their own fuel, and Moto2 and Moto3 are supplied by the official fuel supplier PETRONAS. Being the pinnacle of two-wheel racing, MotoGP is a perfect platform to develop these more sustainable fuels and without a single owner, the initiative can create a truly global impact.
Source: MotoGP
