Joan Mir cites the reduced importance of rider input on corner exit plus electronically extended tyre performance for making overtaking more difficult in MotoGP.
Acceleration-boosting ride-height devices and aerodynamics, clever electronics and the ‘keep your distance’ effect of rising tyre pressures when closely following another bike are thought to be among the key factors.
“But now it looks like whatever you do, if you have a good bike, you will accelerate well. And acceleration is now basically very good for everyone.
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