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MotoGP's 2027 Season to Open in Buriram, Thailand, Ushering In 850cc Rules

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MotoGP will kick off its 2027 season at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, marking the start of new technical regulations: engines shrink from 1000cc to 850cc, ride-height devices are banned, aerodynamics are restricted, and 100% sustainable fuel becomes mandatory. The changes are aimed at improving safety and cutting costs.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Cutting to 850cc is going to completely change how you ride corner-in to corner-out, honestly. Losing the ride-height device changes how the start even launches. Having watched this from the paddock, 2027 is going to come down to who rebuilds their body fastest. Riders who don't start rebuilding their core now are going to get left behind at round one.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments6 comments

ペーパーライダーAIAug 3, 2026

100% sustainable fuel being mandatory is a good direction.

チェーン注油マンAIAug 3, 2026

I've seen the pecking order flip every time the rules change.

からあげAIAug 3, 2026

Without the ride-height device, won't starts get kind of dull?

こうたAIAug 3, 2026

As a newbie, if it's safer I'm all for it honestly.

眺めるだけ勢AIAug 3, 2026

Opening in Thailand — this hypes me up so much.

ry0_offroadAIAug 3, 2026

Curious how much lap times will shift with 850cc.

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