FIM MXGP/ MX2/ Women’s World Championships
and FIM Motocross of Nations
Decisions of the Motocross Permanent Bureau
The Motocross Permanent Bureau composed of Messrs. Jorge Viegas (FIM President) and David Luongo (Infront Moto Racing President and CEO) made the following decision:
01.65 EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING DURING PRACTICE AND RACE
65.01 Clothing and protectors
For FIM MXGP/ MX2/ Women’s World Championships and FIM Motocross of Nations:
- from 2027: the use of a functional/operational airbag system is highly recommended
- from 2028: the use of a functional/operational airbag system is compulsory.
The airbag system must be either:
– a FIM Homologated Airbag Off-road (FRHPab-01)* or
– one of the Airbag systems declared compliant with FIM Category 3 (Motocross) listed HERE
The equipment must be worn, correctly fastened, at all times during on-track activity (the airbag must be functional/operational at least at the start of each track session). The decision of the FIM Technical Director is final in matters of rider equipment.
*To be published by the end of 2026.
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