For those of you who think a “motorcycle should look like a motorcycle” rather than a hybrid with an airplane, we have good news. Wings on MotoGP race bikes will be illegal beginning with the 2017 series, according to a ruling made by the Grand Prix Commission this past weekend.
The ban on wings resulted from the failure of the MSMA (Manufacturers Association – consisting of the race bike manufacturer representatives) to reach an agreement on rules for the future use of wings in the MotoGP class. As with everything else in Grand Prix, it is possible that wings could be approved for future use if the ruling bodies have a change of heart.
Ducati might be the biggest loser here, as it has used wings longer, and perhaps more effectively, than the other race teams.
