Overview
- Non-running bikes after a crash can no longer be restarted on the track or in run-off areas and must be taken behind the first line of protection to the service road.
- Only riders may perform repairs or adjustments behind the barriers, with marshals limited to push-assistance there and no push-starts allowed trackside.
- If a bike remains running after a fall, the rider may continue, subject to marshal inspection and a stop signal if damage poses a risk such as fluid leaks or loose parts.
- The protocol, driven by Grand Prix and SBK Commission decisions, is being harmonized across all FIM circuit racing championships for 2026 with briefings to enforce procedures.
- Coverage highlights likely sporting effects including greater time loss that could deter rejoining attempts, with context on series nuances such as WorldSBK practice and Superpole constraints.