The International Motorcycling Federation announced a number of rule updates for the MotoGP World Championship including mandatory brake lever protection.
Lever protectors would stop the brake lever from being accidentally pressed in the case of a collision with another racer, preventing a sudden braking or lockup of the front wheel.
The new regulation leaves the design of the lever protector open; they may be bolt-on guards or even an extended fairing, so long as the technical director deems it safe.