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MotoGP Overhauls Premier Class: Engine Size Cut to 850cc, Ride-Height Devices Banned for 2027

The Grand Prix Commission has ratified a radical shift to the MotoGP weekend schedule, introducing separate qualifying sessions for the Sprint and the main race. The move aims to boost Friday entertainment but has drawn sharp safety warnings from top riders.

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Illustration: MotoGP will introduce separate qualifying sessions for the Sprint and Grand Prix starting in 2027.From: MotoGP Overhauls Weekend Format for 2027 With Dedicated Sprint Qualifying and Separate Grids

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Key numbers

15 mins
Sprint Qualifying duration
22
Riders entering Q1 shootout
12
Riders advancing to Q2
850cc
2027 engine capacity limit

From: MotoGP Overhauls Weekend Format for 2027 With Dedicated Sprint Qualifying and Separate Grids

Charts, maps and images

The revised 2027 MotoGP weekend schedule.From: MotoGP Overhauls Weekend Format for 2027 With Dedicated Sprint Qualifying and Separate Grids ·
The 2027 rulebook forces a smaller engine footprint and narrower aerodynamics to curb cornering speeds.From: MotoGP Overhauls Premier Class: Engine Size Cut to 850cc, Ride-Height Devices Banned for 2027 ·
Championship contenders have warned that the added qualifying sessions will increase physical demands.From: MotoGP Overhauls Weekend Format for 2027 With Dedicated Sprint Qualifying and Separate Grids ·
Complex aerodynamic appendages will face strict new width limits and development freezes to control costs.From: MotoGP Overhauls Premier Class: Engine Size Cut to 850cc, Ride-Height Devices Banned for 2027 ·
The mandate for 100% sustainable fuel serves as a high-speed laboratory for the broader consumer motorcycle market.From: MotoGP Overhauls Premier Class: Engine Size Cut to 850cc, Ride-Height Devices Banned for 2027 ·

Timeline

October 2026

  1. MotoGP Overhauls Weekend Format for 2027 With Dedicated Sprint Qualifying and Separate Grids

August 2026

  1. MotoGP Overhauls Premier Class: Engine Size Cut to 850cc, Ride-Height Devices Banned for 2027