There’s a push to ban the ‘leg wings’ currently on the Aprilia and Honda bikes, and if it goes through, the change could come into effect straight away.
Aprilia first introduced the design at Silverstone back in May, and Honda soon followed suit. But there’s now talk of banning them over safety concerns.
The worry is that the winglets are too close to where a rider’s legs would be during a crash. However, as reported by Motorsport Italy, there hasn’t been any clear evidence yet to support these concerns.
Ducati are said to be driving the move, partly because it could disrupt Aprilia. Meanwhile, KTM and Yamaha might also see an advantage in stopping what they view as a key area of development for their competitors.
How would an Aprilia Wing ban change the 2026 MotoGP Season?
The rule change doesn’t need everyone to agree, since it’s being pushed on safety grounds. If it passes, the winglets would be banned straight away.
Mundo Deportivo says this could ‘turn the paddock upside down’ going into next year, with Aprilia and Honda having to rethink how they manage airflow without the wings.
But with only eight weeks to go before pre-season testing starts in Malaysia, making major changes to aerodynamic setups now would be difficult.
Aprilia had a strong season last year, winning seven races and finishing second behind Ducati in the constructors’ standings. They looked like they had the fastest bike by the end of the year, though it’s hard to say for sure with Marc Marquez not racing at that point.
What rule changes are coming to MotoGP for 2026?
The 2026 MotoGP season is expected to look much like 2025 in terms of regulations, as the series is holding off on major changes until the new rules come into effect in 2027.
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