Marc Marquez is worried that the newest enhancements within the MotoGP ECU will additional erode riders’ impression.
A brand new digital function generally known as stability management works with current traction management methods inside Unified ECU software program.
Whereas traction management specializing in wheel spin is a well-recognized a part of MotoGP, stability management takes a extra subtle method.
Measure the quantity of lateral motion relative to ahead momentum earlier than deciding whether or not to restrict the slide by decreasing torque.
MotoGP has introduced the transfer on the grounds of “enhancing sports activities security” as there are some on-throttle high-side eventualities at present not lined by traction management.
For instance, at a wasteful angle, the bike can slide sideways with out extreme wheel spin.
The ECU upgrades had been examined by all producers earlier than inexperienced mild was given to us for this weekend’s introduction.
“It is simpler to journey.”
Nevertheless, Ducati title chief Marquez could have benefited from the slide management system throughout a few of the brutal excessive sides of his previous at Honda, however we aren’t positive.
“For me, there’s a whole lot of the issues I am introducing to bikes, on this case electronics, and it is clear that there is much less distinction that riders make,” Marquez mentioned. “So I examined this new management in Aragon and Malaysia, and it is easy to journey.
“You’ll be able to oppose management and the bike does all the pieces, in order a rider, I do not prefer it. In the end, each producer has a unique perspective.”
Marquez additionally advised that technological advances equivalent to excessive journey consolation and aerodynamics have already diminished the shut late brake fights which were identified for enjoying towards Ducati riders within the Crimson Bull Ring prior to now.
“This can be a good observe for racing, however making a form of battle from the previous was higher (beforehand) as a result of now the gadget within the rear, particularly aerodynamics, has a big effect if you’re using behind somebody,” he mentioned.
“As a result of you may’t apply the brakes on the similar level. You’ll be able to’t flip them on the similar level.
“However as we have seen prior to now, there have been some nice fights as a result of there is not any rear gadget and the aerodynamic impact is way much less. So, though I can see it now, I do not assume I will be capable to have this type of battle (this weekend).”
Marquez is about to proceed his 10-race victory with the primary ever Crimson Bull Ring victory.
When MotoGP switches to an 850cc machine in 2027, journey peak units and aerodynamic efficiency will likely be restricted.
