No Changes to MotoGP Manufacturer Rankings at Mid-Season

With the MotoGP summer break upon us, it's time to reassess the manufacturer rankings based on their performance over the past 12 months.

These rankings determine the development restrictions each manufacturer will face over the next six months.

The standings consider all races from the start of the 2025 season, as well as those following the 2024 summer break.

The rankings reveal no changes from the past 18 months. Ducati remains in Category A, facing the most stringent restrictions.

Aprilia and KTM are in Category C, while Japanese manufacturers Honda and Yamaha are in Category D, enjoying the greatest freedom.

Category placement is based on the percentage of points earned in the Constructors' Championship. Manufacturers earn points based on their highest-placed rider in each race, regardless of whether they are from the factory team or not.

So, what are the differences between the development restriction categories? In Category A (>85% of points): manufacturers have 170 test tires, can only use test riders in private tests at three designated tracks, cannot use wildcard riders, and their riders are limited to eight homologated engines and two fairings per season.

In Category B (60-85%): manufacturers have 190 test tires, can only use test riders in private tests at three designated tracks, can use wildcard riders three times per season, and their riders are limited to eight homologated engines and two fairings.

In Category C (35-60%): manufacturers have 220 test tires, can only use test riders at three tracks, can utilize wildcard entries in six rounds, and riders have eight homologated engines and two fairings per season.

In Category D (<35%): manufacturers have 260 tires, can use official riders in private testing at an unlimited number of tracks, can utilize wildcard entries in six rounds, and riders have ten non-homologated engines and three fairings per season.