Moto2 and Moto3 look to the future: a sense of helplessness prevails

For the future, Moto2 and Moto3 are increasingly destined to be defined as feeder series for MotoGP. Essentially, nothing new: Dorna’s philosophy, further accentuated by the arrival of Liberty Media, has been well known for quite some time. They won’t disappear, but they will increasingly become “single-make” categories expressly aimed at nurturing riders who will one day race in MotoGP.

In this sense, manufacturers’ involvement will be limited to that of an “Academy.” It’s somewhat like the concept of Formula 2 and Formula 3 relative to Formula 1, where the top-tier teams entrust their young drivers to already existing structures. Preparatory categories and nothing more, which is what Moto2 and Moto3 will become across the board, with increasingly “single-make” regulations.

Moto2 has essentially been that way for years now, with choices limited exclusively to chassis and suspension. In Moto3, starting in 2028, it will be 100% single-make, with the same chassis and engine (based on the Yamaha R7) for everyone. Teams and excellent crew chiefs will still make a difference, but we’ll move further and further away from categories where technical prerogatives stand alongside the still undeniable sporting ones.

For those working in the two classes, it’s a “take it or leave it” philosophy, already accepted in good faith in recent years. Along with a sense of powerlessness regarding certain episodes, where not only a reduced level of attention compared to MotoGP was perceived, but at times negligence. What happened in Moto2 first practice at Valencia, with riders sent out on track despite a wet (as Adrian Huertas and Ayumu Sasaki can attest) and dangerous corner, contrasts for example with the kid gloves worn the following Tuesday during MotoGP testing, with sessions suspended for similar reasons.

And what about Sepang and the brutal incident between José Antonio Rueda and Noah Dettwiler. The dynamics are well known, less so the fact that some Moto3 talents, engaged in a double sighting lap, then passed through the affected section and saw with their own eyes the doctors resuscitating the two riders involved. No one wanted to race, especially after two hours of endless waiting and swirling rumors. A plea ignored by those in charge.