The Pirelli test row shows why MotoGP riders need a stronger voice
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What happened
The switch to Pirelli in 2027 and testing restrictions for riders changing teams highlight a longstanding weakness in MotoGP, where the absence of a united riders’ association leaves them exposed to manufacturers’ political interests
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