MotoGP 2009 Rule Changes

[seDUCtive]

1. Electronic launch control banned.

2. From Czech GP, maximum 5 engines can be used in 8 races. No changing of parts will be permitted except daily maintenance.

3. Electronic Suspension is banned.

4. Ceramic composite materials are not permitted for brakes disc or pads.

5. Only 2 post race tests at Catalunya and Czech GP for development purposes using test riders only are permitted.

6. Friday morning practice has been cut.

Can't wait for the new race season!

[Jester]

6. Friday morning practice has been cut. The fans ought to like THAT!! Did they have lunch with DMG??

[speedjunkie]

whats the point of a premier class with all the goodies if you dont get to use all the goodies????????

only thing i can think of that would be decent is maybe the no electronic suspension. might tighten things up a little more but sheesh, that was a bad ass thing.

[Wile_E_Coyote]

I'm pretty pi$$ed about the reduced track time. The bikes are already there, so I can't imagine how much that actually saves. Then they're also going to reduce the other sessions to 45 minutes. One of the great things about going to Moto GP is you always saw the bikes on the track for the full hour session. Bummer.