Check out how has MotoGP tackled the weather conditions in the city following heavy rainfall in Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi and the rules changes when there is rain
The two races’ distances have had to be shortened due to the inclement weather: the short race is now 12 instead of 11 laps, and the long race is now 24 instead of 21.
Does MotoGP stop in the rain, rules changes, race length, tyres and cover explained
Extreme weather conditions as well as a challenging and complicated circuit were faced by the MotoGP riders in India. They are being put to the test by both the heat and the humidity in the air. After the freepracticee, almost every rider voiced a complaint about the issue and brought it up in front of the Safety Commission.
The Buddh International Circuit in Dankaur, which is 50 km southeast of New Delhi, serves as the venue for the Grand Prix. The temperature is expected to be 32 degrees on Saturday and a scorching 34 degrees on Sunday.
Riding on a wet surface is a difficult skill that not everyone can perfect, but some people can. All motorcyclists are aware that the risks increase in these situations, though.
Few motorcyclists are adept at riding quickly while it is raining. Many people don’t like it, in fact. You probably already know that every MotoGP rider loves what they do and that they want to ride in ideal circumstances. But a race in the wet might potentially put some riders in the front positions, which is something they are not used to.
New limits
There are two clear limitations while riding on dry asphalt: those of the motorcycle that has been in use all weekend and those of the rider. These limits, however, become less distinct in the rain, and there is where the risks reside. How much risk-taking is allowed by the rider?
As per Box Repsol website, Dani Pedrosa revealed:
the front wheel plays an important role on the wet surface because it gives the rider confidence.”
He adds that it is simpler to anticipate impending falls when:
the back wheel lifts off the ground since you never know how much you can accelerate until you scare yourself.”
Tyres and brakes
The tyres are one of the components that is most frequently disregarded when discussing the differences between riding on dry and wet surfaces. In these cases, Michelin provides a variety of rain tyres.
Since these rubber tyres are softer than slicks, they warm up to their ideal temperature more quickly. Any MotoGP fan will have seen the grooves in the tyres numerous times. They are a response to the necessity to move water out of the way to prevent hydroplaning.
When it comes to the brakes, steel discs were chosen over carbon discs because the latter require a very high temperature to work at their best when it rains. The water from the front tyre that is moved towards the radiator has an intriguing and somewhat less well-known effect of potentially dangerously cooling the engine.
Putting on appropriate clothing
Along with wearing a waterproof gear, riders also modify their helmets entirely to fit the damp environment. The visor is transparent to begin with and has additional ridges to keep water out. A race is not stopped during rain with there being rare occasions of a race being called off due to inclement weather.