Riders Safety Commission rejuvenated
MotoGPBlog reported
last year that there was a startling lack of representatives regularly turning up to meet to discuss safety prior to each round; only Rossi and Capirossi were regulars, following KR Jnr’s resignation part way through the 2007 season. Ezpeleta made it known in January that he wanted the situation to improve, rightly so, and as a result the Rider Safety Commission will now consist of one rider from each manufacturer - except Ducati which has nominated both riders. Obviously the boys at Ducati are done testing for the year and have time to spare…
- Ducati: Stoner and Melandri
- Yamaha: Rossi
- Suzuki: Capirossi
- Kawasaki: Hopkins
- Honda: Pedrosa
The commission was formed following the death of Daijiro Kato at Suzuka in 2003. In the past the Commission has tested riding under lights at Qatar, requested Donington be resurfaced after the wet race in 2007, and has requested modifications here and there to circuits to improve safety. Having more riders, hopefully actively participating, will see standards of safety in the sport continue to improve.
this is from the motogp blog