The technical freeze on bike-specification in the Moto3 class, which began in Qatar 2020 due to the Covid pandemic and was due to expire at the end of 2021, has now been extended until 2023. Then, from 2024, a minimum two-year rolling period for bike design will be introduced, meaning no 'new' machines until the end of 2025 and possibly 2026. The move has been agreed 'to ensure continued cost control for Moto3 teams and manufacturers'. To avoid a manufacturer being stuck with an uncompetitive bike for the 2-3 seasons following 2024, each manufacturer will be permitted to make one upgrade to each of the following areas, in the first year only: main fairing, front fender, swingarm, frame...
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