The proposed regulation change would end flag-to-flag racing and align MotoGP with Moto2, Moto3, and WorldSBK.
Since the 2005 season, MotoGP riders have had the luxury of two fully prepared machines in their garage following the introduction of the flag-to-flag rule.
Having two bikes available has provided riders with a backup machine in the event of a crash during Practice or Qualifying, while also allowing for quick bike swaps during changing weather conditions in races.
However, according to a report from Motorsport.com, the two-bike rule could be removed from MotoGP from the 2027 season onwards.
It is believed the proposal has been put forward by the MotoGP manufacturers as part of wider cost-cutting measures, reducing investment and expenses for both factory and satellite teams.
As the two-bike system is written into the MotoGP regulations, any proposed change would still need approval from the official GP Commission before being formally introduced.
If the rule change is approved, flag-to-flag races would effectively disappear from MotoGP. In mixed-weather conditions, riders would instead need to make pit stops for tyre changes, or races could potentially be red-flagged and restarted.
The potential removal of the two-bike rule would mark one of the biggest operational changes in modern MotoGP history, as flag-to-flag racing has become a major feature of the premier class over the last two decades.
Some of the championship’s most memorable races have involved riders switching bikes during sudden weather changes, creating dramatic strategic battles between teams and manufacturers.
MotoGP would also align itself more closely with other championships, including WorldSBK, Moto2, and Moto3.
Riders in Moto2 and Moto3 have operated with a single bike in their garage since 2010, although teams keep spare parts in their trucks to rebuild damaged machines if required.
WorldSBK follows a slightly different system, with each rider having one bike in the garage and another stored in the truck or elsewhere within the paddock.
Should a WorldSBK rider suffer a crash that causes irreparable damage, teams must request permission from technical officials before using the backup machine.
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