What role does a MotoGP rider really play in bike development?
It's common to see fans credit a manufacturer's progress - or struggles - to the quality of its riders. Some are considered exceptional development riders, while others are accused of leading engineers in the wrong direction. But how much influence does a MotoGP rider actually have over the technical evolution of a bike?<br />Joan Mir has experienced both ends of the spectrum, winning the 2020 world ...<a class="more" href="https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/what-role-does-a-motogp-rider-really-play-in-bike-development/10843878/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk">Keep reading</a>