In a paddock where the roars of the engines resonate as strong as emotions, MotoGP asserts itself as a bastion of verbal freedom. Unlike F1 and WRC, governed by the FIA and their recent crusade against the laws, the FIM and Dorna championship leaves the pilots and the teams the luxury of a more … raw expression. And that is not likely to change.
Pedro Acostanew nugget of KTMdon’t chew his words. And he is not the only one. Jack Millerking of flowery language, has still recently dropped to Jerez : « You can only piss with the tail you have ” – An Australian franchise pearl which was not censored, simply because it did not have to be. No blame, no fine, no press release.
During this time, Formula 1 tighten the screw. Max Verstappenyet one of the most publicized faces of sport, saw its deviations from language doing the front page. Between fines, warnings and restraint requests, FIA try to smooth his champions. Even press conferences have become areas to be monitored.
Why this contrast? Because MotoGP, such as surfing or BMX, comes from a culture of resourcefulness, from the raw passion. Historically populated by pilots from modest backgrounds, the championship retains a strong link with the public. Barry Sheene spoke like a cockney, not like an aristocrat. And today, Acosta, Miller Perpetuate this tone without filter in Grand Prix.
Even Valentino Rossi knew it: to be loved, you had to remain sincere, sometimes a little dirty, but always true.
MotoGP prefers authenticity to hypocrisy. And it works
By letting emotions express speaking without filter, the MotoGP wins an invaluable thing: the personality. At a time when standard F1, two-wheelers exhibits flaws, anger, jokes.
This gives a more human image. More accessible. And in a grid of pilots often made up of Spanish and Italians, the familiar language becomes a way to stand out. Put a brake on this, and you will see the soul of MotoGP gradually fading.
While Liberty Mediaowner of F1, eyeing the MotoGP, some fear an Americanization of the tone, with its media prudery. Hopefully this does not sound the death of the swear on live. Because yes, sport must evolve. But he must also preserve what makes his heart beat. And sometimes this heart is expressed with words of four letters.
If it bothers? So much the better. It may be a sign that there is still a corner of paddock still a little wild. “” When you risk your life, you have the right to let go“, Analysis precisely a team member.
