Dorna Disallows the Addition of New MotoGP Teams in 2024

In the 2024 season, MotoGP will continue to feature the same number of riders and teams, i.e., 22 riders and 11 teams. 

Dorna Sports, the official rights holder of MotoGP, has made it clear that they will not allow the addition of new teams in 2024. In short, Dorna has refused to expand the grid for the upcoming season.

For the record, the grid lost two teams last year after Suzuki left MotoGP, citing financial constraints. On the other hand, KTM is a manufacturer pushing hard to get six motorcycles on the grid.

However, Dorna's chief sporting officer, Carlos Ezpeleta, clarified that the number of teams and riders will likely remain unchanged in the 2024 season.

Ezpeleta's words

Speaking to Catalunya Radio, the official said, "There are no plans to have more than 22 bikes next year. In fact, for us, the ideal number is 20. From what I understand, we will have the pleasure of having Pedro in MotoGP. But then there are some conversations between Pedro and his team and his manufacturer [to be had]," as quoted by motorsport.com.

Concessions for Yamaha and Honda

On the other hand, the Dorna official also confirmed that the governing body is doing everything possible to give concessions to Yamaha and Honda so that they can become competitive again.

For the record, when Ducati struggled in the sport, Yamaha and Honda allowed concessions to Ducati, and because of this, the Italian outfit quickly became a formidable name. Other teams, such as Suzuki and KTM, also benefitted from concessions in the past.

Ezpeleta said, "We are working on helping, not only Honda, but also Yamaha, another Japanese manufacturer, so that they can become competitive again in a faster way."

"Honda and Yamaha were very considerate with the concessions regulation in the past, and that was vital for Ducati to be competitive and also for Suzuki to be competitive so quickly, and for KTM and Aprilia to enter the world championship officially and be competitive as well. The other manufacturers will also understand this. Dorna's official position is that the concessions system must be updated," he added.