Moto2 and Moto3 to Undergo Major Session Format Changes in 2025
Both the Moto2 and Moto3 classes will follow in MotoGP’s footsteps of having one dedicated session towards direct Q2 entry
The Moto2 and Moto3 classes will join MotoGP in adopting a weekend format that includes two free practice sessions to work on race setup and one that allows rider to automatically gain access to Qualifying Two.
This season MotoGP made the first step to rejig its the session format with the second practice on a Friday being the one directly linked to automatic Q2 entry.
The top ten riders from that session would directly go into Saturday’s Q2 and therefore miss the Q1 session which sees the top two riders move on to Q2.
That meant the first and third practice sessions had no relevance to qualifying and could instead provide a more stress-free approach for teams and riders as they could focus solely on setting up their bike for race trim.
A statement from MotoGP officials said: “The Grand Prix Commission has approved some sporting and technical regulation updates for Moto2 and Moto3 in 2025. One is the session format.
“After the success of the new format in the MotoGP class providing a balance between entry to Q2 and track time for teams and riders to work on setup, the session structure for Moto2 and Moto3 will change in 2025 to establish consistency across the classes. This will give Moto2 and Moto3 two Free Practice sessions that do not count towards entry to Q2 and one Practice session on Friday afternoon that will decide the entrants to Q2.
“Another is if it rains on the grid. The rain on grid procedure for Moto2 and Moto3 will be brought in line with MotoGP, so in case of rain on the grid in Moto2 or Moto3, bikes will now be pushed into pit lane to make adjustments.”
Other changes not mentioned include an engine and chassis price cap for the Moto3 class. What that means is the ten-year fixed term for the price cap of the Moto3 rolling chassis and engine will be marginally raised in order to better balance the cost increases currently borne solely by manufacturers.
After receiving the approval of a previous request from a brand to upgrade its Moto3 engine, a specification freeze of all performance parts (engine and chassis) for machines in the Moto3 class has been extended until the end of 2026.
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