Starting from 2027, aerodynamics will be reduced in MotoGP, both in terms of dimensions regarding the front fairing and in terms of possibilities to introduce new solutions for the rear throughout the season.
As aerodynamics are a central aspect of performance currently, these future rules may have an impact. Jack Miller, current Red Bull KTM rider, commented on the matter:
– We’re at a point now where everybody’s aero is bloody good. Obviously, don’t get me wrong, the Red bikes [Ducati] still got a good package, but I believe that us and Aprilia are any different to what they do. And having the experience of riding bikes without winglets, it’s a lot more work in terms of managing the wheelie and how you can set up your power and how you can use your power, rather than point-and-squirt kind of thing now, with the devices and the winglets.
Despite noting the change in aesthetics, Miller dismisses that aerodynamic restrictions could create a significant disadvantage for any manufacturer: ‘It’s something that makes the bikes ugly, and motorcycle racing is supposed to be beatiful. And I think that will change. I don’t think it’s putting anybody in a clear disadvantage nowadays because everybody’s aero is pretty bloody good. They’re all spending millions of dollars to develop their fairing. So, we’re kind of at a platform where we’re like, «all right, time to pack up, everyone’s got nukes, so we might not use them anymore, let’s get rid of them»’.