Darwin Zialcita

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FIM Announces Ban on Trackside Engine Restarts in MotoGP and Other Championships Starting 2026

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FIM Announces Ban on Trackside Engine Restarts in MotoGP and Other Championships Starting 2026

Geneva, Switzerland – January 12, 2026 The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has introduced a significant safety update to its regulations, prohibiting trackside engine restarts following crashes or technical issues in MotoGP, World Superbike (WorldSBK), and all other FIM-sanctioned circuit racing events, effective from the 2026 season. According to the directive

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