#MOTOGP 21 RUNNING OUT OF FUEL SOFTWARE#

Which begs the question: why weren’t Ducati and Pecco Bagnaia sanctioned for running an illegally low front-slick pressure during their ride to Spanish Grand Prix victory on May 1?īecause there is a so-called gentlemen’s agreement between the MSMA (the manufacturers association) and Michelin to not disclose any breach of this regulation or sanction any breaches.

#MOTOGP 21 RUNNING OUT OF FUEL SOFTWARE#

Any lower and you are breaking the rules, just the same as if you’re running an oversized fuel tank or bypassing software locks in MotoGP’s spec electronics system.

MotoGP’s minimum limit is 1.9 bar (27.6psi) for front slicks and 1.7 bar (24.6psi) for rears. “It’s been clear for a long time that some teams are cheating the tyre rules,” Other single-make tyre championships, like World Superbike and Formula 1 cars, also feature minimum-pressure limits. So, why not run your front tyre pressure a little lower to increase grip and avoid problems?īecause MotoGP has minimum-pressure regulations, written to prevent teams from going too low, which could lead to the tyre casing failing, with inevitable consequences.

Motogp 21 running out of fuel