Despite rivalry on the track: “MotoGP manufacturers share the same vision”

The signing of the new MotoGP framework agreement, running until the end of 2031, marks not only an important milestone for the premier class, but also a historic moment for the Manufacturers’ Association (MSMA). For the first time in the sport’s history, all five participating manufacturers have managed to reach a joint agreement with the World Championship’s rights holder, the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (formerly Dorna).

There had been several indications over recent months that the negotiations were anything but straightforward. This made the sense of relief among those involved all the greater when the agreement was officially announced on Friday lunchtime in Brno. The significance of the agreement was particularly evident in the reactions of MSMA Chairman Massimo Rivola and Ducati Corse boss Luigi Dall’Igna.

Rivalry on the track, solidarity behind the scenes

Aprilia racing director Rivola, who represents the manufacturers’ interests as chairman of the MSMA, spoke of a historic step. “As chairman of the MSMA, I am delighted and proud of the agreement between our association and the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group. For the first time in the history of our sport, all manufacturers have reached a unanimous position on an agreement with MotoGP,” explained the Italian.

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For Rivola, the agreement is above all a sign that, despite their fierce competition on the track, the manufacturers share the same vision for the future of MotoGP. “The agreement means that we all share the same vision for the future of this sport,” emphasised the Aprilia manager.

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MotoGP has enormous potential that can only be realised through joint action. “Only by working together can we capitalise on the opportunities of the global market and grow together in the sport and entertainment business,” said the Aprilia strategist.

Luigi Dall’Igna praises the unity of those involved

Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Igna expressed a similar view. The Italian particularly highlighted the unity of all those involved. “This joint agreement between MotoGP and all the manufacturers represents a significant milestone for our sport,” said Dall’Igna.

The long-serving Ducati technical director sees the agreement as proof that the manufacturers can agree on common goals despite their rivalry. “The shared commitment of everyone in the paddock shows that, whilst we battle fiercely against one another on the track, we are in complete agreement when it comes to the goal of securing a successful future for MotoGP.”

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Dall’Igna also highlighted the planning certainty that the new agreement provides. He said the agreement sets a clear direction for the manufacturers and enables long-term investment in technology, performance and talent. “This agreement ensures stability and a clear outlook for the coming years. It creates the right framework for manufacturers to continue investing in technology, performance and talent.”

Another key point for the Ducati manager is the long-term safeguarding of sporting competition. “Strong competition has always been at the heart of MotoGP’s success. The commitment of all five manufacturers ensures that the World Championship will remain the pinnacle of motorbike racing in the future.”

What is particularly noteworthy is the symbolic significance of the agreement. Whilst Ducati, Aprilia, KTM, Honda and Yamaha battle it out on the track with everything they’ve got, behind the scenes they have succeeded in establishing a common framework for the years 2027 to 2031. The manufacturers are thus not only making a long-term commitment to MotoGP, but are also pledging to a joint strategy for the further development of the World Championship.

Following the intensive negotiations of recent months, it was precisely this unity that was intended to be conveyed in Brno. Rivola summed it up in a single sentence: “We all share the same vision for the future of this sport.”