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'MotoGP is struggling' says Checa
By Visordown News on 09/03/2012 09:15:24
Checa believes the power struggle between the MSMA and Dorna needs to be resolved before it damages the series
association, MSMA, with an aim to keep costs down whilst maintaining the development of exciting prototypes. The deadline for the final proposal is during the three-day test at Jerez in two weeks time.Commenting on the current issues facing the premier class
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Saving MotoGP Part 1 - Why Is MotoGP So Expensive?
By David Emmett on 14/01/2009 13:59:22
The first of a three-part series on how MotoGP needs to solve its current crisis, we explore just how MotoGP got into the financial pickle it finds itself in.
dollars, a million at a time.A Rod For Their Own BacksIf the above made you feel sorry for the manufacturers, spare your tears. The MSMA - the body representing the manufacturers on the Grand Prix Commission - helped draw up the regulations, and understood
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Saving MotoGP Part 3 - Avoiding The Traps Of The P
By David Emmett on 16/01/2009 11:47:50
If MotoGP is too expensive and proposals made so far will only make things worse, how should it be fixed? In the last of the series, we explain how radical changes are the only solution to making MotoGP cheaper, and more exciting to boot.
to privateers to run, while they get on with designing a new twin / triple / V8.The best thing to do right now is, paradoxically, nothing. If Dorna, the FIM, IRTA and the MSMA can all just resist the temptation to keep meddling, then the teams will have a chance
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Saving MotoGP Part 2 - How To Encourage The Cheats
By David Emmett on 15/01/2009 12:59:55
There have been a range of proposals to cut costs in MotoGP, including banning electronics, introducing budget caps and extending engine life. Today, we explain why that will make MotoGP more expensive
Yesterday, we examined why MotoGP turned into the bottomless pit which swallows money, and looked at the mistakes which made this result inevitable. Today, we'll be examining the suggestions being put forward to fix the situation, and get spending in MotoGP back under control, an...
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MotoGP: 600cc four stroke plan confirmed
By Visordown News on 27/06/2008 17:15:13
It's the end for 250cc two strokes
BREAKING NEWS just in from DORNA - the governing body of MotoGP:The Grand Prix Commission, composed of Messrs. Carmelo Ezpeleta (Dorna, Chairman), Claude Danis (FIM), Hervé Poncharal (IRTA) and Takanao Tsubouchi (MSMA), in the presence of Mr. Paul
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MotoGP: Dorna confirm 600cc four stroke plan
By Visordown News on 20/05/2008 14:01:00
Two strokes axed in quarter litre class
Say goodbye to ring-a-ding 250sDORNA SPORTS CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta today made the proposal for a four-stroke intermediate World Championship class -to be introduced in 2011- to the other members of the Grand Prix Commission (FIM, MSMA, IRTA
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MotoGP: Kawasaki reconsiders pull-out plan?
By Visordown News on 08/01/2009 15:40:07
Rumours fly as Kawasaki think again about quitting MotoGP
its MotoGP team to return their computers and all data to Japan, this order has been put on hold.The reason for Kawasaki’s potential change of heart is almost certainly to do with money. No doubt the MSMA and Dorna would have been blunt about the fact
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MotoGP: Bizarre 600cc class rules announced
By Visordown News on 29/09/2008 11:59:12
Proper prototype class will distance itself from WSS
Technical regulations for the proposed 600cc four-stroke 250-class replacement will impose strict limits on cost and modifications, and include a “claiming rule” that means any team can buy a rival team’s engine for 20,000 Euros.The MSMA have also
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Yamaha to supply engines for new 600cc class
By Visordown News on 27/10/2008 10:27:56
Japanese manufacturer willing to supply engines but wants no other involvement in the series
to the teams to make them race ready.“We all agreed at the MSMA (manufacturers’ association) that we don’t want this to be a competition between the factories. At the moment, Yamaha will not take part in the class.”
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MotoGP 'Rookie Rule' to be canned
By Visordown News on 18/06/2012 11:31:15
Decision of whether to drop MotoGP 'Rookie Rule' to be made at Assen
for Dorna, made the announcement in an interview during MotoGP.com's coverage of the Silverstone round, saying that after discussions with the manufacturers' association MSMA it was decided that there is no reason for the restriction to exist.The proposal
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