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MotoGP British GP: Martin and Ogura Caught Out at the Start, Exposing a Ride-Height Device Loophole

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MotoGP British GP: Martin and Ogura Caught Out at the Start, Exposing a Ride-Height Device Loophole — PHOTO — PADDOCK GP / © Paddock GP↗ View original

At the British MotoGP round, pole-sitter Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura both failed to properly release their rear ride-height devices through the opening corners, losing time as a result. Front devices were banned in 2026 for safety, but rear units remain legal until new 2027 rules take effect, exposing a transitional loophole. Raul Fernandez took the win.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Watching corner-entry to corner-exit for a living, seeing both those guys mess it up at the same time genuinely surprised me. Turn 1 at Silverstone doesn't demand hard enough braking to trip the release — that's a rider error, not a tech failure. The paddock's probably still talking about nothing else.