The latest MotoGP 2025 concessions ranking update confirms that the standings will remain unchanged throughout the season, with Aprilia narrowly avoiding a downgrade after the Czech Grand Prix. Ducati continues to dominate the rankings while other manufacturers like Yamaha and Honda remain at the lower end of the concessions scale.
Explanation of the Updated MotoGP Concessions System
To boost the competitiveness of struggling Japanese riders and teams, MotoGP implemented a revised concessions system at the start of the 2024 season. Unlike the previous arrangement that granted concessions based on podium finishes, the new system categorizes manufacturers according to the percentage of total points they have earned within specific evaluation periods.
Manufacturers are divided into four ranks—A through D—based on the proportion of points collected compared to the maximum possible over two different time windows. The higher the rank, the more restrictions a manufacturer faces, while lower ranks benefit from increased allowances such as more engine development freedom and additional testing opportunities.
The first window spans a full season’s worth of events, and the second covers the period between the first race after the summer break of the prior year and the last race before the shutdown the following year. The close of the window period was marked by the finish of the Czech Grand Prix, after which the 2025 rankings were finalized.
Criteria for Each Concessions Ranking Group
The criteria for ranking manufacturers in the concessions system are straightforward:
• Rank A includes brands scoring 85% or more of total available points during the evaluation window.
• Rank B is assigned to those scoring between 60% and 85%.
• Rank C includes manufacturers earning between 35% and 60%.
• Rank D applies to brands scoring less than 35% of the total points.
Detailed Manufacturer Positions Following the Czech Grand Prix
Heading into the Czech Grand Prix, the principal question was whether Aprilia would maintain its position or drop from rank C to rank D by failing to meet the 10-point threshold required during the Brno race. Avoiding this demotion was crucial as rank D provides valuable benefits, including more wildcards, unrestricted engine development, and private testing time with race riders, which could have notably helped Jorge Martin adapt more quickly to the RS-GP machine.
Aprilia’s CEO, Massimo Rivola, expressed confidence during the German Grand Prix weekend, emphasizing the importance of remaining in rank C as a reflection of the team’s ongoing performance and progress.
“he wasn’t looking to drop in the concession order because remaining rank C would be proof of the brand’s performance.” — Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia
Aprilia’s 2025 season has already featured strong moments, including a victory at the British Grand Prix alongside two additional podium finishes, positioning the team second in the constructors’ standings ahead of KTM. Despite a disappointing second half of 2024 when Aprilia secured only 127 points compared to 192 in the first half, the manufacturer managed to hold onto rank C with 36.9% of the 851 points available between the British Grand Prix last year and the recent Czech Grand Prix.
Ducati remains the dominant force, having accumulated an extraordinary 837 out of 851 points during the same span, firmly holding rank A with the most restrictions due to its commanding performance.
KTM continues to pursue closely behind Aprilia, reaching 39.7% of the total points, underscoring its improvement through the 2025 season even though it still lies behind the leaders.
Meanwhile, Honda and Yamaha have not made significant strides this year, remaining at the bottom rank D, where they continue to enjoy maximum concessions until at least the end of 2025.
What This Means for the Remainder of the 2025 Season
With the concession rankings locked in after Brno, manufacturers will race the rest of the season under these established conditions. Ducati’s continued dominance forces other teams to maximize the benefits they retain from lower ranks to close the performance gap moving forward. Aprilia’s ability to stay in rank C validates its recent improvements, though its narrow margin presents motivation to strengthen consistency.
The unchanged rankings also mean that Yamaha and Honda must work within their current concessions framework to develop competitive packages. The system’s sliding scale aims to keep competition balanced, promoting ongoing development and parity across the grid as the championship progresses.
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