The FIM has banned MotoGP teams from testing 2027-specification machinery until the end of the current campaign.
This comes as the championship announced a number of rule changes ahead of the French Grand Prix, including the introduction of a test day for riders returning from injury and clarified startline procedures sparked by the recent debacle in Austin.
In addition to these rule changes, the FIM announced an agreement had been reached in regards to the testing of prototype bikes ahead of the 2027 rule changes.
A major technical overhaul of MotoGP is coming in 2027, including a shift to 850cc engines, reduced aerodynamics and simplified ride-height devices.
While some manufacturers have already made significant progress on their 2027 machines, it was agreed in a meeting during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend that these bikes cannot be tested on track until the conclusion of the 2025 campaign.
An FIM statement read: “An agreement has been made between the manufacturers that they will not test 2027 specification machines during the 2025 season. This means testing a motorcycle of 2027 specification will only be allowed from 17 November 2025.”
The 2025 season concludes in Valencia on 16 November, but the first 2026 pre-season test is scheduled at the circuit two days later.
Pirelli MotoGP testing ‘unaffected’ by rule change
In addition to the new technical regulations, MotoGP will welcome Pirelli as its new tyre supplier in 2027.
The Italian manufacturer will replace current provider Michelin as the series’ sole tyre supplier.
Pirelli will carry out an initial test of its premier-class tyre compounds later this season, which is expected to be held in Aragon.
For the test, MotoGP manufacturers will provide test riders and a 1000cc bike equipped without ride-height devices and with only a basic aerodynamic package.
Reports from Autosport suggest the Pirelli test remains on track but is still awaiting a final date and it is not affected by the new regulation.
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