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Podcast: How MotoGP’s reserve rider proposal could work
Reports of introducing reserve riders is the topic of discussion on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast
Reports emerged earlier this week stating MotoGP was discussing with the manufacturers about introducing permanent reserve riders.
It’s an idea that has been commonplace in Formula 1 for decades, with the reserve carrying out testing duties, simulator work, and even making FP1 appearances during grand prix weekends.
Should a team need, the reserve driver can be called into action if their full-time runner is unable to compete.
At present, MotoGP doesn’t operate with official reserve riders.
Should a rider be injured or unable to compete in any way, a manufacturer’s test rider may be called on to fill the void.
But that isn’t always the case, while on occasion, teams haven’t been able to replace a rider due to clashing commitments for test riders.
In F1, the reserve role provides an opportunity for young drivers to work closely with a team and prepare themselves for a potential full-time race debut in the future.
In the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to discuss the idea of reserve riders.
The team look at the practicalities involved, as well as the opportunities this could provide for young riders which have so far been lacking.
They also discuss the latest rider market rumblings, following a bombshell report last week that Moto2 superstars Dani Holgado and David Alonso are set to step up to MotoGP with Honda and Gresini, respectively.
The team discuss the knock-on effect this will have for Honda’s current line-up of Luca Marini and Joan Mir, as well as rumours of HRC linking up with Tech3.
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Reports of introducing reserve riders is the topic of discussion on the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast
Reports emerged earlier this week stating MotoGP was discussing with the manufacturers about introducing permanent reserve riders.
It’s an idea that has been commonplace in Formula 1 for decades, with the reserve carrying out testing duties, simulator work, and even making FP1 appearances during grand prix weekends.
Should a team need, the reserve driver can be called into action if their full-time runner is unable to compete.
At present, MotoGP doesn’t operate with official reserve riders.
Should a rider be injured or unable to compete in any way, a manufacturer’s test rider may be called on to fill the void.
But that isn’t always the case, while on occasion, teams haven’t been able to replace a rider due to clashing commitments for test riders.
In F1, the reserve role provides an opportunity for young drivers to work closely with a team and prepare themselves for a potential full-time race debut in the future.
In the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to discuss the idea of reserve riders.
The team look at the practicalities involved, as well as the opportunities this could provide for young riders which have so far been lacking.
They also discuss the latest rider market rumblings, following a bombshell report last week that Moto2 superstars Dani Holgado and David Alonso are set to step up to MotoGP with Honda and Gresini, respectively.
The team discuss the knock-on effect this will have for Honda’s current line-up of Luca Marini and Joan Mir, as well as rumours of HRC linking up with Tech3.
Reports emerged earlier this week stating MotoGP was discussing with the manufacturers about introducing permanent reserve riders.
It’s an idea that has been commonplace in Formula 1 for decades, with the reserve carrying out testing duties, simulator work, and even making FP1 appearances during grand prix weekends.
Should a team need, the reserve driver can be called into action if their full-time runner is unable to compete.
At present, MotoGP doesn’t operate with official reserve riders.
Should a rider be injured or unable to compete in any way, a manufacturer’s test rider may be called on to fill the void.
But that isn’t always the case, while on occasion, teams haven’t been able to replace a rider due to clashing commitments for test riders.
In F1, the reserve role provides an opportunity for young drivers to work closely with a team and prepare themselves for a potential full-time race debut in the future.
In the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast, Dre Harrison is joined by Lewis Duncan and Peter McLaren to discuss the idea of reserve riders.
The team look at the practicalities involved, as well as the opportunities this could provide for young riders which have so far been lacking.
They also discuss the latest rider market rumblings, following a bombshell report last week that Moto2 superstars Dani Holgado and David Alonso are set to step up to MotoGP with Honda and Gresini, respectively.
The team discuss the knock-on effect this will have for Honda’s current line-up of Luca Marini and Joan Mir, as well as rumours of HRC linking up with Tech3.
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