Former Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner expressed confusion over why MotoGP teams allow bikes to sit idle during sessions when a primary rider is injured.
Steiner compared the situation to Formula 1, where reserve drivers are almost always ready to step in to ensure the team continues gathering vital data.
He noted that leaving a bike in the garage is a wasted opportunity for technical development and fails to provide value to the team’s sponsors and fans.
In MotoGP, teams often wait for a “permanent” replacement or simply skip sessions if the injury occurs mid-weekend, a practice Steiner finds inefficient for a professional sport.
The outspoken manager suggested that the series should have a more robust system for substitute riders to maintain a full grid and maximize track time.
His comments have sparked a conversation between the two paddocks regarding how differently top-tier championships handle rider availability and asset utilization.
