Wednesday, November 11, 2015

A unit and common software for MotoGP enters into force in 2016 – Sports RCN (press release) (blog)

The Commission motorcycling Grand Prix in 2014 approved a new technical regulation that goes into effect in 2016 in the premier class and requires the use of an electronic control unit and a single software for all competing teams.

According to the regulations, all current and potential participants in the MotoGP class have collaborated and collaborate to assist in the design and development of software for the electronic control of the championship.

During the development of software , a website controlled access will be configured to allow participants to track the development of the software and enter their suggestions for changes.

This Commission Grand Prix is ​​composed of the chief executive of Dorna, the Spanish Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the Spanish Ignacio Verneda, President of the International Racing Teams Association (IRTA), Frenchman Herve Poncharal and the leader of Manufacturers Association Motorcycle Sports (MSMA), the Japanese Takanao Tsubouchi.

Another novelty this year is the change of tire supplier, which until now was Bridgestone and from 2016 will be Michelin and tested yesterday pilots MotoGP in a training session behind closed doors.

According to preliminary analysis of the tire test conducted earlier, the front tire has much less grip than the Bridgestone, but the back has more.

In early May 2014, Dorna, according to the FIM, opened a tender for manufacturers interested in becoming the official tire supplier to MotoGP from the 2016 season tires.

The manufacturers concerned could apply to the technical specifications liable for Dorna, Javier Alonso, and three potential suppliers initially expressed interest, but only Michelin made a formal offer before the deadline of May 22 of that year.

EFE

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